National Sports
Dylan Carlson’s 3-run homer powers the Orioles to their 3rd straight win, 5-2 over the Cardinals
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Carlson hit a three-run homer against his former team, Charlie Morton earned his first victory with Baltimore, and the Orioles achieved their first three-game winning streak of the season, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Monday. Carlson’s drive in the fourth off Erick Fedde (3-4) put the Orioles up 5-0. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A driver plows a minivan through soccer fans celebrating in Liverpool and is arrested
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A 53-year-old white British man plowed his minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, as shouts of joy turned into shrieks of terror. Police said they arrested the man, who was from the area. They did not give any information on casualties. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chourio’s leadoff homer lifts the Brewers over the Red Sox 3-2
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio homered on the opening pitch from Garrett Crochet, and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday. Milwaukee pushed the lead to 2-0 in the fifth on consecutive doubles by Joey Ortiz and Andruw Monasterio. Milwaukee starter Chad Patrick pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings, giving up three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taillon and Tucker help the surging Cubs beat the Rockies 3-1
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Kyle Tucker drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Monday. NL Central-leading Chicago improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games. Colorado lost for the eighth time in nine games, dropping to a major league-worst 9-45. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are off to good starts at the French Open in their title defenses
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek, who has struggled lately, and Carlos Alcaraz, who has not, got off to good starts in their French Open title defenses Monday, recording straight-set victories to reach the second round. Swiatek was up first in Court Philippe-Chatrier and defeated 42nd-ranked Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 6-3. Swiatek compiled 25 winners and 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO COLLECTION: Liverpool parade and crash
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
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Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner beats Arthur Rinderknech at the French Open for a 15th straight Grand Slam win
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner stretched his Grand Slam winning streak to 15 matches by grabbing the last five games to complete a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Arthur Rinderknech of France in the French Open’s first round on Monday night. The No. 1-ranked Sinner is playing in his second tournament since serving a three-month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dramatic late goal saves Heidenheim’s Bundesliga status
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Heidenheim will play in the Bundesliga again next year after overcoming Elversberg 2-1 with a dramatic stoppage time goal in the German league’s most lucrative playoff on Monday. The teams drew 2-2 in Heidenheim last Thursday and Heidenheim secured its place in the top tier with a 4-3 aggregate triumph after Leo Scienza completed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haliburton, Pacers look to make corrections after 2nd half collapse allows Knicks to get within 2-1
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton blamed himself for the Indiana Pacers’ second-half collapse in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Coach Rick Carlisle figured Haliburton’s teammates played their part, too. Less than 24 hours after blowing a 16-point lead in the final 20 minutes Sunday night and allowing the New York Knicks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Brazil coach Ancelotti turns down Neymar and predicts a ‘better’ Vinicius Júnior
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti’s first day as Brazil coach included saying “No” to Neymar and a promise to find more improvement from his former Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior. Ancelotti was introduced on Monday at a packed press conference in a Rio de Janeiro hotel, and just to ensure he was under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Endurance swimmer completes circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — A British-South African endurance athlete on Monday finished swimming roughly 60-miles (97-kilometers) over multiple days, becoming the first person to swim all the way around the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Lewis Pugh, 55, began swimming multiple hours a day in the 47 degree (8 degrees Celsius) water on May 15 ... Read More »
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