National Sports
Semi-retired Lexi Thompson going into weekend at KPMG Women’s PGA contending for another major
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Semi-retired Lexi Thompson shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Friday to put herself in position to contend over the weekend for her first major title in more than a decade. After an even-par round Thursday, Thompson was bogey-free in the second round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IIHF including women in tournament bonus money ‘significant’, says Canada’s Kingsbury
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
CALGARY — The International Ice Hockey Federation’s decision to share tournament bonus money with women after years of men in the driver’s seat is both symbolic and practical, says the general manager of Canada’s women’s team. “It’s very significant,” said Hockey Canada women’s general manager Gina Kingsbury. “For years, these types of topics have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Waltrip joins ownership group of AF1’s Nashville Kats
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip has joined the ownership group of the Nashville Kats, a founding franchise of the Arena Football 1 league. The Kats announced Waltrip joining the group Friday along with his craft beer company Michael Waltrip Brewing. The ownership group already includes former NFL coach Jon Gruden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox reinstate Wilyer Abreu, option Kristian Campbell to Triple-A
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have reinstated outfielder Wilyer Abreu from the 10-day injured list and optioned Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester. Abreu had been placed on the injured list on June 9 with a left oblique strain and will make his return when the Red Sox open a three-game series on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSU goes for 2nd national title in 3 years as it opens CWS finals against streaking Coastal Carolina
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU and Coastal Carolina have met only two times previously as they enter the College World Series finals Saturday night. Those games back in 2016 have not been forgotten. Coastal Carolina swept the Tigers on their home field in super regionals on the way to their first national championship. The Chanticleers’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Jesse Marsch downplays latest CONCACAF disciplinary proceeding
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
HOUSTON — Canada coach Jesse Marsch is downplaying a CONCACAF investigation into his actions during the Canadian men’s opening game at the Gold Cup. Marsch told a news conference in Houston, in advance of Canada’s game against Curaçao on Saturday, that the issue was of more interest to the media than the team. Noting that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees activate Luke Weaver after the right-hander missed two weeks with a strained left hamstring
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees activated right-handed reliever Luke Weaver from the injured list Friday after he missed two weeks with a strained left hamstring. Weaver was injured warming up before a June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. After being placed on the injured list, the Yankees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus-year hiatus
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago’s afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners. Sosa, who is set to be inducted into the Cubs’ team Hall of Fame this year, arrived at the iconic North Side ballpark in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool signs Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for huge fee that could climb to $156 million
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Liverpool delivered a huge statement of intent after winning the Premier League title by signing Germany star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. The transfer fee could climb to 116 million pounds ($156 million), which would make the 22-year-old Wirtz the most expensive player in the history of British soccer. “I feel very happy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!List of most expensive soccer signings in history
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Florian Wirtz became one of the most expensive players in soccer history when the Germany playmaker joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday for a fee of up to 116 million pounds ($156 million). Neymar: $262 million (222 million euros) Paris Saint-Germain shattered the world-record transfer fee by signing the Brazil superstar from Barcelona in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gill and Jaiswal hundreds power India to 359-3 against England on day one of series
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — Centuries by captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal catapulted India to 359-3 against England at Headingley on the opening day Friday of the five-test series. Gill was 127 not out in his maiden test as skipper and Jaiswal made 101, becoming the first opening batter from Asia to hit a hundred ... Read More »
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