National Sports
Jim Irsay’s impact can be felt all around Indianapolis as city celebrates big sports weekend
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Mark Miles strolls around downtown Indianapolis, he sees Jim Irsay’s influence everywhere. From the trademark sports facilities to the towering J.W. Marriott hotel to the Pan Am Plaza currently under construction, he’s not sure any of it could have happened without the assistance of the longtime Colts owner who helped this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year extension
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season, the CFL club announced Friday. Collaros, who is entering his sixth season in Winnipeg, has helped the Bombers reach five straight Grey Cup finals, with victories in 2019 and 2021. Collaros, who was named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The road back to respectability proving to be a long one for Toronto FC
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — A record 6-1 win at rival CF Montreal last time out and the possible return of captain Jonathan Osorio from injury for Saturday’s visit by Nashville SC offer hope for beleaguered Toronto FC fans. But the road back to respectability is proving to be a long one for Toronto (3-7-4). Saturday’s game is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Islanders hire Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Mathieu Darche as their general manager
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
The New York Islanders hired Mathieu Darche as their general manager Friday, giving the two-time Stanley Cup-winning Tampa Bay Lightning assistant his long-awaited first chance to run an NHL team. Darche was named executive vice president and GM and put in charge of the organization’s hockey operations department. “Mathieu is the perfect choice to lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from injured list almost 1 year after ACL injury to left knee
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated from the injured list by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, almost one year after he tore the ACL in his left knee. The Braves announced the move before Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. Infielder Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, was designated for assignment to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot diggity dog! Wienermobiles put on riveting race in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Give the Borg-Wiener Trophy at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the Wienermobile affectionately known as Slaw Dog. In a down-to-the-wire race among the six iconic Wienermobiles that serve as goodwill ambassadors for Oscar Mayer, the hot dog-on-wheels representing the Southeast proved to be the big dog on Carb Day ahead of Sunday’s running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lahore routs defending champion Islamabad by 95 runs to reach PSL final
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Lahore Qalandars qualified for their third Pakistan Super League final in four years after an emphatic 95-run win against defending champion Islamabad United on Friday. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed two wickets for three runs in his three overs as Islamabad was routed for 107 in 15.1 overs in reply to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everybody’s scoring for Florida. Nobody’s scoring for Carolina, and that sums up the East finals
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Everybody’s scoring for Florida. Nobody’s scoring for Carolina. In simplest terms, that might be the best way to describe the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers lead the series 2-0, lead 10-2 in goals, have nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defeat to Hyderabad dents Bengaluru’s hopes of top-two finish in IPL
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 94 off 48 balls helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in its penultimate game of the Indian Premier League on Friday. Kishan hit five sixes and seven fours as Hyderabad notched up a huge 231-6. In reply, Bengaluru was bowled out for 189 in 19.5 overs, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England set for big win after forcing fighting Zimbabwe to follow on
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — England ousted Zimbabwe cricketers at a rate on Friday that suggested their four-day test will be over with a day to spare at Trent Bridge. Despite an acclaimed fightback by Zimbabwe for much of the second day, the visitor was forced to follow on and was 30-2 at stumps, still 270 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL’s Vancouver expansion team names Cara Gardner Morey first general manager
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team has named Cara Gardner Morey as its first general manager. The league made the announcement Friday. Gardner Morey is coming off of eight seasons as head coach of Princeton’s women’s hockey team, a stretch that saw the university win an Ivy League championship, qualify for two ... Read More »
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