National Sports
Cal Poly’s swimming and diving programs won’t be reinstated despite fundraising efforts
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — A fundraising campaign to save the recently eliminated Cal Poly men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs came up short and the programs will not be reinstated, university president Jeffrey D. Armstrong announced this week. The school announced the elimination of the programs in March, citing the financial hardships ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL widows struggled to care for ex-players with CTE. They say a new study minimizes their pain
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of widows and other caregivers for former NFL players diagnosed with CTE say a published study is insulting and dismissive of their experience living with the degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and other repeated head trauma common in contact sports like football. An open letter signed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Dodgers against the Nationals on Sunday
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will next pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The two-way superstar made his mound debut for the Dodgers on Monday against the San Diego Padres, throwing one inning and allowing one run and two hits. He also batted leadoff as the designated hitter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is hospitalized with gastroenteritis at the Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis to add to a difficult start for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. World Cup winner Mbappe missed the Spanish giant’s opening game of the tournament on Wednesday — a surprise 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Cuesta, 29, becomes youngest Serie A coach in nearly a century
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Carlos Cuesta has become the youngest coach in Serie A in nearly a century after being hired by Parma on Thursday. It is the 29-year-old Cuesta’s first role as a head coach after spending the past five years as an assistant at English Premier League club Arsenal. Parma announced that Cuesta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs coach Andy Reid says WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons are ready for training camp
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid expects to have wide receiver Rashee Rice and first-round draft pick Josh Simmons fully available when the Kansas City Chiefs report to training camp at Missouri Western State University the last full week of July. Rice is coming off a torn ACL that limited him to four games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Sceptres re-sign defender Kali Flanagan to one-year extension
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
The Toronto Sceptres have signed defender Kali Flanagan to a one-year contract extension, the Professional Women’s Hockey League team announced Thursday. The 29-year-old from Burlington, Mass., had three goals and four assists in 30 games with the Sceptres this past season and was second on the team in time on ice with over 647 minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salzburg defeats Pachuca 2-1 in a Club World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Karim Onisiwo scored a tiebreaking goal in the 76th minute to lead Salzburg to a 2-1 victory over Pachuca in a Club World Cup Group H game on Wednesday night. Oscar Gloukh, a 21-year-old midfielder, scored in the 42nd minute for Salzburg in a game played in front of a crowd of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trawlerman turns on the style to win the Gold Cup on Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ASCOT, England (AP) — On a sun-kissed day showcasing elegance and fashion at Royal Ascot, Trawlerman turned on the style to win the signature Gold Cup by seven lengths on Thursday. Jockey William Buick rode the favorite to victory in the top race of the week and earned a first prize of $500,000 for Trawlerman’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salzburg defeats Pachuca 2-1 in a tense Club World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Karim Onisiwo scored a tiebreaking goal in the 76th minute to lead Salzburg to a 2-1 victory over Pachuca in a Club World Cup Group H game on Wednesday night. Oscar Gloukh, a 21-year-old midfielder, scored in the 42nd minute for Salzburg in a game played in front of a crowd of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars re-sign Matt Duchene to a 4-year, $18 million contract
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract worth $18 million. General manager Jim Nill announced the deal Thursday. Duchene will count $4.5 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 season. “We are thrilled to have Matt back with our organization,” Nill said in a statement. ... Read More »
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