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Scheffler hits a perfect shot and plenty of great ones for a 62 to share lead at Travelers
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had one of those rare rounds where he hit a shot so pure it makes his confidence soar. So many other shots were pretty good, too, and they added to an 8-under 62 to share the lead Thursday with Austin Eckroat in the Travelers Championship. The week after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gausman’s June struggles continue as Diamondbacks beat Blue Jays to deny sweep
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching depth is teetering — which makes it a bad time for one of their most reliable starters to be struggling. Kevin Gausman allowed seven earned runs over 4 1/3 innings as the Blue Jays fell 9-5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, denying their sixth sweep of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fever coach Stephanie White to miss game for personal reasons for 2nd time this season
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White will miss Thursday night’s game against Golden State for personal reasons, team officials announced. Austin Kelly will fill in as acting head coach as the Fever and star Caitlin Clark visit Chase Center and the expansion Valkyries for the first time. It’s the second time this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal immigration agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers organization said Thursday that it asked federal immigration agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates. Dozens of federal agents with their faces covered arrived in SUVs and cargo vans to a lot near the stadium’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will play in Game 6 of NBA Finals despite calf strain
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton is going to try to play for the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night while still dealing with a strained right calf. Haliburton has been dealing with lower leg issues throughout the series and the calf strain flared up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Webb’s pitching, Flores’ pinch-hit double help Giants edge Guardians 2-1 to end 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pitched seven splendid innings, pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Thursday to stop a four-game losing streak. Webb (7-5) gave up seven hits but struck out nine. The right-hander did not issue a walk as he lowered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thin Mets rotation could receive help from Hagenman on Friday and Montas debut may soon follow
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — A depleted New York Mets’ rotation could see right-hander Justin Hagenman make his first start of the season on Friday at Philadelphia. Perhaps of more significance, the Mets debut for right-hander Frankie Montas could soon follow. The Mets on Thursday recalled Hagenman and right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suárez hits 22nd homer and drives in 4 and Diamondbacks beat Blue Jays 9-5 to avoid sweep
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Eugenio Suárez homered and drove in four runs, Ryne Nelson pitched 5 2/3 innings for his second straight win and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Pavin Smith also homered and drove in three runs for the Diamondbacks. Arizona had gone two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Contreras and Pozo rally Cardinals past White Sox in 1st game of doubleheader
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and pinch-hitter Yohel Pozo singled home the go-ahead run as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the skidding Chicago White Sox 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday. Chicago reliever Cam Booser (1-4) began the eighth with a 4-2 lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suarez, Smith send Diamondbacks soaring past Blue Jays in series finale
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Eugenio Suarez and Pavin Smith combined to drive in seven runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman struggled through 4 1/3 innings to take the loss, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four. Catcher Alejandro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Spieth withdraws after 13 holes from Travelers with shoulder blade injury
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Spieth was forced to withdraw from the Travelers Championship after 13 holes Thursday when tightness in his shoulder blade reached a point he couldn’t swing without pain. Spieth said the injury appeared out of nowhere, perhaps from sleeping on it in a bad position. He noticed it on the range, ... Read More »
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