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NBA draft resumes with trades, early selections of All-Americans Broome and Kalkbrenner
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA draft resumed Thursday night with a trade and the deals appeared likely to continue throughout the second round. The Phoenix Suns opened it by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves still made the No. 31 pick, but Phoenix ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors select guard Alijah Martin 39th overall in NBA draft
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
BROOKLYN — Alijah Martin was taken 39th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the NBA Draft. Martin is a six-foot-one guard who finished his five-year U.S. collegiate career at the University of Florida, helping the Gators win an NCAA championship. Collin Murray-Boyles was drafted ninth overall by the Raptors in Wednesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men fall to France and Puerto Rico at FIBA 3×3 World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
ULAANBAATAR — The Canadian men dropped two games Thursday to miss the playoff cut at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup. France defeated Canada 21-18 in the early game. Aaron Rhooms and Grant Audu scored eight points apiece for the Canadians. Puerto Rico beat Canada 21-17 later in the day. Jerome Desrosiers had eight points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA draft resumes with Suns trading up for rights to Rasheem Fleming, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Phoenix Suns opened the second round of the NBA draft by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves still made the No. 31 pick, but Phoenix and Minnesota had worked out the swap a few hours earlier, a person with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets right-hander Griffin Canning injures left ankle, leaves game vs. Braves in 3rd inning
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning left Thursday night’s game against Atlanta in the third inning after suffering a left ankle injury on a non-contact play. Canning struck out three and allowed just one baserunner — Eli White’s single leading off the inning — before he was hurt while breaking toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins top Mariners 10-1 after spark from Woods Richardson’s strong start and Larnach’s homer
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered with three RBIs after Simeon Woods Richardson started with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Thursday after a rain delay of 4 hours and 22 minutes. Brooks Lee led off an eight-run sixth against reliever Zach Pop with a home run. Then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devon Conway is out of the New Zealand squad for T20 tri-series against Zimbabwe, South Africa
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Devon Conway has been omitted from new Black Caps head coach Rob Walter’s first squad, which will play a Twenty20 tri-series against host Zimbabwe and South Africa next month in Zimbabwe. The veteran batsman is one of several leading players who have turned down central contacts with New Zealand Cricket ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fans and players weren’t the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup. Sniffer dogs — a common addition to the security details at many large sporting events — had a job to do at the international soccer tournament despite the sweltering temperatures. And because that job ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dumars dealing early in his tenure as the Pelicans’ basketball operations chief
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Joe Dumars is acting quickly to make his mark on the New Orleans Pelicans. A trio of trades within 10 days has kickstarted a roster overhaul, including the additions of veterans Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, along with a second lottery-level pick in the first round of the NBA draft. Dumars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners’ Garver leaves game after foul ball off mask, forcing Raleigh to catch and forfeit DH
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
Seattle catcher Mitch Garver was removed from Thursday’s game at Minnesota after taking a foul ball off his mask in the fifth inning, forcing star Cal Raleigh to finish behind the plate and the Mariners to forfeit their designated hitter. Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock threw a 94 mph fastball to start against Twins right fielder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dietrich Enns returns to MLB after 1,371 days to pitch 5 scoreless innings in start for Tigers
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Dietrich Enns probably won’t have to wait another 1,371 days for another chance to pitch in the major leagues. Enns threw five scoreless innings while allowing only one single and two walks in a start for Detroit on Thursday in the Tigers’ 8-0 win over the Athletics. It was the 34-year-old left-hander’s ... Read More »
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