National Sports
Race track to MLB field: Bristol’s transformation shifts into high gear
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Turning a race track into a baseball field worthy of hosting Major League Baseball takes time and a plan. Demolition started in early June with heavy construction now in high gear to transform Bristol Motor Speedway into a ballpark — if only for the Aug. 2 Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford will have elbow surgery after setback in rehab
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford will have elbow surgery Wednesday after a setback during his rehab from a left elbow sprain that has kept him out all season. Chris Young, the team’s president of baseball operations, said Tuesday that Bradford felt something in his elbow when he resumed throwing after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five centuries and India still loses to England in Headingley test
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — India had plenty to salute and regret after losing to England on Tuesday in its first test in 14 years without retirees Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or Ravichandran Ashwin. Under new captain Shubman Gill, India’s revamped side had England on the ropes at Headingley but didn’t deliver knockout blows. India, despite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase. A joint statement from B.C. Tourism Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert and Vancouver Mayor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mogilny finally gets the call as the Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of the class of 2025
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Alexander Mogilny’s long wait for the Hockey Hall of Fame is over, as the high-scoring Russian winger was named Tuesday as part of the eight-member class of 2025. Mogilny was joined by fellow former NHL players Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith as well as women’s hockey stars Brianna Decker and Jennifer Botterill. Mogilny ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don Cherry, 91, signs off podcast after 313 episodes, future uncertain
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry signed off from his podcast for the final time — or so it seemed. The 91-year-old Cherry had hosted “Don Cherry’s Grapevine Podcast” since August 2023, producing 313 episodes in total. His son and co-host, Tim Cherry, said on the finale that it had racked up 6.5 million downloads. “Well, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keith, Chara, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill, Decker named to HHOF
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker were the players named to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau were named as builders. The group will be officially inducted in November. Defencemen Keith, Chara and Thornton were all in their first year of Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA hits 5 billion social views during Finals. OKC’s Game 7 win draws top finals audience in 6 years
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The NBA generated more than 5 billion views across social media platforms during this season’s NBA Finals, up 215% from last season’s title series. That figure, released Tuesday, follows a 10% leap in overall viewership for ESPN and ABC during the 34 games they carried in this year’s playoffs as opposed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge in Maradona negligence case resigns amid scandal
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine judge embroiled in the scandal that led to the mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona’s death resigned Tuesday after a grand jury announced it would continue a process to consider her removal. Julieta Makintach, who withdrew from the case because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keegan Bradley would be a shoo-in for the Ryder Cup except that he’s the American captain
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The question about playing in the Ryder Cup was inevitable. For the Americans who have spent time with Keegan Bradley over the last year, the answer he gave on the 18th green was as pure as the 6-foot putt he had just made to win the Travelers Championship. “Go USA!” was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo, Auger-Aliassime advances to Mallorca quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
SANTA PONSA — Montreal will be well-represented in the quarterfinals of the Mallorca Championship after Gabriel Diallo and Félix Auger-Aliassime won their second-round matches Tuesday. Diallo continued his successful grass-court season with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Laslo Djere. Later, second-seed Auger-Aliassime joined his compatriot in the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-3 win ... Read More »
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