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Canada scores four late goals to defeat Costa Rica 4-1 in women’s soccer friendly
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
TORONTO — Late goals by Shelina Zadorsky, Holly Ward, Zara Chavoshi and Emma Regan helped Canada to a 4-1 comeback win over a resolute Costa Rica in an international women’s friendly Friday. The goals came in the 70th, 74th, 82nd and 86th minute as the eighth-ranked Canadians finally found an answer for No. 43 Costa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up after his name was called. The emotion of moment was too much. Thinking about the person he wished more than anything could be by his side overwhelmed the 17-year-old defenceman. His tears flowed soon after. The New York Islanders did the expected Friday, selecting Schaefer with the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds RHP Nick Martinez has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Padres
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez has a no-hitter through eight innings of Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old Martinez has walked one and struck out six. He has thrown 105 pitches thru seven innings, 72 for strikes. Martinez’s previous season high for pitches was 102. His career high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canelo Alvarez, Terrance Crawford share compliments in final stop of media tour for Sept. 13 bout
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — No trash talk necessary. That was Friday’s message from Terrance Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, both complimentary of one another while downplaying a shoving incident in New York earlier this month during the media tour for their blockbuster match on Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium. The fight for the unified super middleweight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emotional tribute to `Johnny Hockey’ as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets’ first draft pick
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first pick in the NHL draft Friday night, 10 months after her husband, John, was killed along with his brother while riding bicycles on the eve of their sister’s wedding. Fans at the Peacock Theater chanted “Johnny! Johnny!” in honor of the late player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sonny Gray strikes out 11, allows only 1 hit in dominant complete game as Cardinals blank Guardians
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sonny Gray allowed only one hit and struck out a season-high 11 for his first complete game since 2017 as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Friday night. Alec Burleson and Pedro PagĂ©s homered, and Nolan Arenado had a pair of RBIs for the Cardinals, who bounced back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks select Braeden Cootes with 15th overall pick at NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — The Vancouver Canucks picked Braeden Cootes of the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds with the 15th overall selection in the NHL draft Friday. Cootes produced 26 goals and 37 assists in 60 games with the Thunderbirds this season. The five-foot-11, 183-pound forward from Sherwood Park, Alta., is also Seattle’s captain. Vancouver finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emotional tribute to “Johnny Hockey” as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets’ first draft pick
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first pick in the NHL draft Friday night, 10 months after her husband, John, was killed along with his brother while riding bicycles on the eve of their sister’s wedding. Fans at the Peacock Theater chanted “Johnny! Johnny!” in honor of the late player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds RHP Nick Martinez has no-hitter through 6 innings against the Padres
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez has a no-hitter through six innings of Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old Martinez has walked one and struck out three. He has thrown 81 pitches thru six innings, 54 for strikes. Martinez’s season high for pitches is 102 and his career high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly return to Daikin Park for first time since Astros traded them
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly returned to Daikin Park on Friday for the first time since the Houston Astros traded them to the Chicago Cubs during the offseason and were greeted by a video tribute before the start of the game. The two stepped out of the Cubs dugout and tipped their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Friday that funds up to $500 million in renovations to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The bill, which won bipartisan support in both of the state’s GOP-controlled chambers, will use sales tax revenue from the stadium and nearby buildings for infrastructure upgrades over the ... Read More »
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