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Yankees put RHP Fernando Cruz on IL with strained oblique; C Austin Wells out with finger issue
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — The New York Yankees put right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a strained left oblique and selected righty Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A. Catcher Austin Wells was out of the lineup for a second straight day Monday, with manager Aaron Boone explaining that Wells is sidelined because of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles place right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day IL with low back discomfort
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list on Monday with low back discomfort. Eflin got hurt Saturday during an 11-3 loss to Tampa Bay. He was tagged for four runs and five hits in one inning before he was replaced by Scott Blewett. The 31-year-old Eflin, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will resume their match in the 5th set
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz’s match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Wimbledon’s first round was suspended after four sets on Monday night in case they wouldn’t be able to finish before the tournament’s 11 p.m. curfew. They’ll resume on Tuesday. Playing with the No. 1 Court retractable roof closed and artificial lights on, Mpetshi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th time
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection, the league announced Monday as it named the players who will join Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier as All-Star starters. Bueckers, who was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Dallas Wings, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators sign goalie Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed goalie Leevi Merilainen to a one-year, US$1.05-million contract extension Monday. Merilainen, a Senators third-round draft pick in 2020, posted an 8-3-1 record with a 1.99 goals-against average, .925 save percentage and three shutouts in 12 regular-season NHL games last season. The 22-year-old Finn spent the majority of his season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje is picked for All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta on July 12
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was among nine first-round picks from last year’s amateur draft selected Monday for the All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12. A 22-year-old from the Netherlands selected with the 15th overall pick, Cijntje is 4-4 with 4.88 ERA in 12 starts and three relief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fluminense gets early goal from Germán Cano to knock out Inter Milan in Club World Cup Round of 16
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Germán Cano scored on a header three minutes into the match, and Fluminense held on to defeat Champions League finalist Inter Milan 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup in front of a sparce crowd at Bank of America Stadium on Monday. The Brazilians move on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Maple Leafs sending Mitch Marner to Golden Knights in sign-and-trade
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are trading Mitch Marner to the Golden Knights, according to multiple media reports. The talented winger reportedly agreed to an eight-year, US$96-million contract with Toronto ahead of the deal with Vegas on Monday. Marner would have only been able to sign a seven-year contract on the open market had he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics activate C Shea Langeliers from the 10-day injured list
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Shea Langeliers is back with the Athletics after the veteran catcher was sidelined for 3 1/2 weeks with a strained left oblique. Langeliers was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He was in the starting lineup for the opener of a three-game series at Tampa Bay. The A’s also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies rule out prized pitching prospect Andrew Painter for All-Star Futures Game
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies star prospect Andrew Painter will not pitch in the All-Star Futures Game as part of his recovery from elbow surgery. The 22-year-old Painter was named to the roster for the July 12 game at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Painter has 57 strikeouts in 51 2/3 innings this season for Class-A Clearwater ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport annual report outlines progress in wide-ranging changes that went into play last year
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s annual report updates progress on changes it has made in several areas, including its handling of complaints involving minors and the way it categorizes a wide-ranging set of outcomes called “administrative closures” that sometimes create more questions than answers. The report, released Monday, comes as the center ... Read More »
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