National Sports
Alexander Zverev says lightning struck his flight to Paris for the French Open
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — German tennis player Alexander Zverev said Friday his plane was hit lightning on the way to Paris for the French Open and had to turn around, delaying his arrival for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. He wound up getting in at about 3 a.m. “We were supposed to fly yesterday evening at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open 2025: Jannik Sinner returns to Grand Slam tennis after his doping ban
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner passed his first test back on tour after a doping ban — a run to last weekend’s final at the Italian Open, where his tennis felt good and looked good, and the statistics he studied afterward backed that up. Now comes a whole new set of challenges for the 23-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A sold-out Indy 500 packed with drama, from firings to Larson’s double to Newgarden threepeat bid
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There has been so much drama ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 that Kyle Larson’s attempt to complete the 1,100-mile NASCAR double doesn’t even crack the top attention-getters. Roger Penske’s credibility was tested this week and he fired the top three executives of his IndyCar team because the cars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox manager Alex Cora empathizes with reliever Liam Hendriks following offensive messages
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — One day after Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks took to social media to condemn offensive messages made against him and his family, manager Alex Cora empathized with his player. Cora spoke Friday ahead of the first game of a doubleheader against Baltimore at Fenway Park. “We’re in the public eye and people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA orders fines and stadium sanctions against six nations in World Cup qualifying
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA fined six soccer federations 20,000 to 26,500 Swiss francs ($24,400 to $32,200) each for discrimination offenses at World Cup qualifying games in March. Albania’s federation also was ordered to cut the capacity of its stadium by 20%, or fill the seats with “community and/or special interest groups.” Albania’s next home game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A glance at a busy weekend in world soccer
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
It’s a big weekend in world soccer with titles to be decided in Italy and Mexico, the Women’s Champions League final and the Premier League wrapping up. Here’s a brief glance at what’s going on: FRIDAY Italian league: Napoli and Inter Milan have a chance to clinch Serie A in the final round. Napoli leads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins bring Carlos Correa back from concussion for series opener vs. Royals; Buxton not quite ready
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa passed concussion protocol and was reinstated from the 7-day injured list ahead of a three-game series against Kansas City that begins Friday night. Correa collided with center fielder Byron Buxton in pursuit of a shallow fly ball on May 15 at Baltimore, forcing both players out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Cheveldayoff a finalist for NHL general manager of the year with Nill, Zito
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is one of three finalists for the 2025 Jim Gregory Award. Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the other finalists announced Friday by the NHL for the award given annually to the league’s top GM. Cheveldayoff, a runner-up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League in women’s European soccer moves to pay-TV in 5-year deal with Disney+
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The Women’s Champions League in European soccer will go mostly behind a paywall for the next five seasons on Disney+ in a deal announced by UEFA’s joint venture with top clubs on Friday. The final on Saturday between defending champion Barcelona and Arsenal in Lisbon completes a four-year broadcast deal where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoli fans already celebrating before Serie A-deciding matches kick off
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
ROME (AP) — Napoli fans were already in a celebratory mood ahead of the game against Cagliari later Friday, which could secure a second Serie A soccer title in three years for the southern club. Napoli leads defending champion Inter Milan by one point entering the final round. Inter visits Como in a game that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers sign Canadian singer Michael Buble — for a cancer fund-raising cause
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have signed Canadian singer Michael Buble — for a good cause. Buble, a five-time Grammy-winning pop icon from Burnaby, B.C., has signed on to be part of the team’s fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. The “Panthers on the Prowl” initiative combines art and philanthropy to support ... Read More »
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