National Sports
Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants’ ballpark, team CEO says
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the San Francisco Giants’ home stadium where he set baseball’s career home run record, the team’s CEO said Thursday. Giants President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer was asked during a radio interview about a statue for Bonds, and he responded that it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kershaw moves closer to 3,000 strikeouts, Ohtani hits 28th HR as Dodgers beat Rockies 3-1
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Clayton Kershaw struck out five to inch closer to 3,000, Shohei Ohtani hit his 28th home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Thursday. Kershaw (4-0) struck out five in six innings for his fourth straight win and has 2,997 strikeouts over his 18-year career — three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports and shift enforcement efforts to college sports betting and “behaviors that directly impact game integrity.” The Division I Council introduced the proposal that will be considered this fall and be implemented if Divisions II ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Chiefs president Mark Donovan requested the extension Thursday in a letter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge were the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park, elected as starters by fans on Thursday. Judge led the major leagues with 4,012,983 votes in the first round of fan balloting and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!While a date with top-ranked U.S. looms, Canada not looking past No. 43 Costa Rica
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
TORONTO — With a date with the top-ranked United States looming Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the Canadian women take to the field Friday in Toronto against Costa Rica. At No. 43, the Central Americans are ranked 35 places below Canada. But Canada coach Casey Stoney is wary of what awaits at BMO Field. “I think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Head leading Australia’s survival against West Indies on Day 2
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — Travis Head was leading another Australia attempt to be competitive against the West Indies on Thursday in a first test that may not go beyond three days at Kensington Oval. West Indies claimed a 10-run first-innings lead when it was bowled for 190. Australia then rallied from 65-4 to 92-4 by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are on the verge of extending the collective bargaining agreement more than a year before it expires and expanding the regular season to 84 games. The league and union have been in talks since April and are closing in on a memorandum of understanding addressing a number of high-profile ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dryburgh and Porter post a 66 in alternate shot to lead Dow Championship
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Cassie Porter drove the green on a reachable par 4 and chipped in to start a streak of three straight birdies Thursday, teaming with Gemma Dryburgh in foursomes for a 4-under 66 to lead the Dow Championship in the LPGA Tour’s only team event. The duo dropped only one shot and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Ryan is pitching like the ace the struggling Twins badly need
By Canadian Press on June 26th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With their pitching at the core of a damaging slump, the Minnesota Twins held a special meeting to address the failures, frustrations and path forward. Joe Ryan followed it up with a stellar start they badly needed. With Pablo LĂłpez shelved because of a shoulder injury until perhaps September, Ryan has unquestionably ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dumars dealing early in his tenure as the Pelicans’ new 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 »
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