National Sports
Braves’ Strider says he’s not a ‘complete sociopath’ after HBP knocks Phillies’ Harper out of game
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper took a knee and grasped his right arm —- the Phillies’ star slugger’s elbow was bruised, more than 40,000 Phillies fans stomachs were in knots — and the worst was feared as he took off for the tunnel. “Whenever your top hitters, or your best hitter, gets hit like that,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams, Collier lead the way as the Lynx topple the Storm 82-77 in early West showdown
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Courtney Williams scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held on to beat the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night in a matchup of early season leaders in the Western Conference. The Lynx extended their season-opening winning streak to five games and welcomed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alonso and Young homer in 4-run first inning as Mets beat White 6-4 for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso and Jared Young each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive comeback victory. Tylor Megill (4-4) recovered from a shaky start, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings, to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ward scores winner, Tigers advance to Memorial Cup final with 3-1 win over Knights
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
RIMOUSKI — Mathew Ward scored the winner at 1:17 of the third period and Harrison Meneghin stopped 35 shots as the Medicine Hat Tigers advanced to the Memorial Cup final with a 3-1 win over the London Knights on Tuesday night. London will meet the Moncton Wildcats or Rimouski Océanic in Friday’s semifinal. The final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kody Clemens homers with dad Roger looking on, Twins beat Rays 4-2 to stop Rays’ 6-game win streak
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Kody Clemens hit his fifth home run of the season, with father Roger Clemens watching from the stands, and the Minnesota Twins beat Tampa Bay 4-2 Tuesday night to stop the Rays’ season-high, six-game winning streak. A 29-year-old son of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner, Kody Clemens extended his hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Giants pitcher Justin Verlander takes the mound for a bullpen session in Detroit
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander threw during a bullpen session on Tuesday night as the 42-year-old, three-time Cy Young Award winner tries to work his way back from a strained right pectoral muscle. Verlander wore road-gray uniform pants and a black, short-sleeve crew neck as he threw from the mound in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paige Bueckers gets first win as a pro in return to Connecticut as she scores 21 points
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers returned to a familiar place to get the first win of her WNBA career. The No. 1 pick in the draft by the Dallas Wings had lost the first four games as a pro and couldn’t remember a longer losing streak in her storied basketball career. She wouldn’t let ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arenado’s tiebreaking homer in the 8th helps the Cardinals beat the Orioles 7-4
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 on Tuesday night. The Orioles were on a season-high three-game winning streak, but they reverted to old habits, going 1 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The lone hit was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman exits Game 4 versus Dallas Stars with injury
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
EDMONTON — Oilers winger Zach Hyman suffered an upper-body injury against the Stars in Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference final. Hyman took a glancing hit from Dallas forward Mason Marchment in Tuesday’s first period and dropped his stick favouring his right arm before heading straight down the tunnel to Edmonton’s locker room. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suárez shines as Phillies overcome Harper’s loss after HBP and beat Braves 2-0
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies survived an injury scare to slugger Bryce Harper to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Tuesday night. Harper left in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Braves starter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breanna Stewart scores 24 points in Liberty’s 95-67 rout of Valkyries
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Jonquel Jones added 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and the New York Liberty never trailed in a 95-67 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night. The defending WNBA champion, New York (4-0) has won eight consecutive regular-season games. Kayla Thornton, who was ... Read More »
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