National Sports
Holy cow! Pato O’Ward finally milks a cow before Indy 500, hoping to break his streak of heartbreak
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O’Ward learned this week that it behooves Indianapolis 500 drivers to take part in the rookie tradition of milking a cow if they ever want to drink the stuff in victory lane upon winning “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Problem is that O’Ward never got that opportunity — until Friday. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time Daytona 500 champ William Byron receives 4-year contract extension from Hendrick Motorsports
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — William Byron received a four-year contract extension from Hendrick Motorsports on Friday that will keep the 27-year-old driver with the team through the 2029 NASCAR Cup Series season. Financial terms of the contract were not released. The two-time Daytona 500 champion has emerged as one of the sport’s most competitive drivers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot gives open hint that Alexander-Arnold is headed for Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has given his first big hint that Trent Alexander-Arnold is headed for Real Madrid while revealing discussions he had with the England right back about his attitude in training sessions during preseason. Speaking Friday ahead of Liverpool’s final game of the season, Slot said he was happy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto teen Victoria Mboko breaks through to French Open main draw
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
PARIS — Victoria Mboko is into her first Grand Slam main draw after beating Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 7-5, 6-3 in the final round of French Open qualifying Friday. The 18-year-old from Toronto hit two aces, converted six of nine break-point opportunities and closed the match in 93 minutes on Court 12. It’s the latest breakthrough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England declares on 565-6 early on Day 2 of test against Zimbabwe
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — England declared on 565-6 before lunch on Day 2 of the one-off test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Friday. Resuming on 498-3 after a dominant opening day in Nottingham, England quickly lost Ollie Pope for 171 after he added just two runs to his overnight unbeaten score. Captain Ben Stokes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal’s absence from the 2025 French Open changes the tournament
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — As the French Open enters a new, post-Rafa, era this year, there are a couple of prevailing sentiments among tennis players. One is: It’s a shame the world won’t get to see the King of Clay, as Rafael Nadal came to be called, ply his unique brand of topspin-heavy relentlessness on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull. F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for Sunday’s race will change that. Drivers will be forced to change tires at least twice in the hope that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle hopeful striker Alexander Isak can play in crucial season finale
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has made “good progress” and could be available Sunday when Eddie Howe’s team can clinch Champions League qualification with a victory against Everton in the final game of the Premier League season. Isak had a groin injury that forced him to miss last week’s 1-0 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know ahead of the final round in the Premier League
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
Here what’s to look out for heading into the final round of the Premier League on Sunday: Fight for the Champions League Five teams — Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest — are bidding for the remaining three Champions League qualification spots alongside already-crowned champion Liverpool and second-place Arsenal. City is in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL plans further expansion, and eyes 2026 Olympics to broaden reach in Europe, Kasten tells AP
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
As impressive as the PWHL’s growth has been less than two years since its launch, with the league blowing past initial attendance and revenue projections, and already into its first phase of expansion, Stan Kasten says you’ve seen nothing yet. The league’s advisory board member laid out an ambitious vision of the PWHL’s future during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid makes Ancelotti’s departure official, calling the coach a ‘true legend’
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid made it official on Friday that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving the club after the end of the Spanish league this weekend. Ancelotti had already been announced as the next Brazil coach but the Spanish club had yet to make any announcement about his departure. Ancelotti had another year left on ... Read More »
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