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Giants place infielder Casey Schmitt on the 10-day IL because of left hand inflammation
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The San Francisco Giants put infielder Casey Schmitt on the 10-day injured list Monday because of left hand inflammation. Schmitt last played on Wednesday, when he was hit by a 95 mph sinker from Miami’s Calvin Faucher in the ninth inning of an 8-5 loss to the Marlins. Giants infielder Tyler Fitzgerald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kylian MbappĂ© is ‘a big possibility’ to make Club World Cup debut on Tuesday against Juventus
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Star striker Kylian MbappĂ© could make his Club World Cup debut when Real Madrid faces Juventus in the round of 16 on Tuesday, coach Xabi Alonso said. “I don’t know how much, but a big possibility,” Alonso said Monday at Hard Rock Stadium about the prospect of MbappĂ© being available. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to four-year, US$42M contract
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have completed a key piece of off-season business. Edmonton re-signed star defenceman Evan Bouchard to a four-year, US$42-million contract Monday. The hard-shooting Bouchard, known for his “Bouch Bomb” from the point, was set to become a restricted free agent when the market opened Tuesday at noon ET. Instead, he’ll speak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Hicks, the first piece of the Rafael Devers trade, activated by Red Sox
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday, bringing in their first piece of the Rafael Devers trade. To make room for Hicks, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. Kelly left Sunday’s 5-3 loss to Toronto with right oblique tightness, but manager Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Hicks, the first piece of the Rafael Devers’ trade, activated by Red Sox
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox brought in their first piece of the Rafael Devers’ trade two weeks ago when they activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday. To make room for him, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. Kelly left Sunday’s 5-3 loss to Toronto with right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA free agency opens after waves of player movement in recent days
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
The Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements Monday, adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA’s free agency window officially opened. ESPN first reported the deal, and a person with knowledge of the agreement confirmed the terms to The Associated Press. Houston becomes Finney-Smith’s fourth team after stints ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks to conduct 2nd interview with Mike Brown for coaching job, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will interview two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown for a second time as they seek Tom Thibodeau’s replacement, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday. Brown’s return this week will make him the first of the known candidates to get a second interview ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays OF Anthony Santander still not swinging because of partial shoulder dislocation
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander still hasn’t been able to resume swinging a bat as he recovers from a partially dislocated left shoulder. General manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Santander had a left shoulder subluxation after crashing into the outfield wall in Anaheim in early May. Toronto put Santander on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aitana BonmatĂ rejoins Spain squad after being hospitalized with viral meningitis
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Aitana BonmatĂ rejoined Spain’s squad on Monday after being hospitalized with viral meningitis, giving the world champion a boost three days before its opening match in the Women’s European Championship. The Spanish Football Federation showed photos of BonmatĂ arriving in Switzerland and meeting with coach Montse TomĂ©. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA sets salary cap for 2025-26 at $154.647M, the maximum 10% increase over this past season
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has set the salary cap for the coming season at $154.647 million, the maximum allowed 10% increase over the level for this past season. The tax level for the 2025-26 season is $187.895 million, the league said Monday. The cap and tax go into effect on Tuesday, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs, Oilers make big moves ahead of NHL free agency’s opening bell
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
The Maple Leafs and Oilers went to work ahead of NHL free agency’s opening bell. Toronto is reportedly trading pending unrestricted free agent Mitch Marner to Vegas. The winger signed an eight-year, US$96-million contract with Toronto before the deal with the Golden Knights, according to multiple media reports Monday. He would have only been able ... Read More »
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