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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is ‘pretty sure’ the 2025 season will be his last in the NFL
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” the 2025 season, his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be his last in the NFL, the 41-year-old quarterback said Tuesday. The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets. Rodgers’ base salary is $13.65 million and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back after lengthy break, TFC looks to snap 12-game winless run against Red Bulls
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
TORONTO — After a 25-day hiatus, Toronto FC returns to action Wednesday looking for a change of fortune when it hosts the New York Red Bulls. Toronto’s break was longer than most, with a June 13 game at Los Angeles FC pushed back to Oct. 8 after LAFC qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will the Islanders bring James Hagens home? GM Mathieu Darche weighs his options in the NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Mathieu Darche’s phone keeps ringing as he prepares for his first NHL draft as general manager of the New York Islanders, and he’s sure of only one thing: They are not trading the No. 1 pick. Beyond that, it’s wide open. While Darche is not saying, the growing consensus is the Islanders are expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England chases down 371 runs to beat India in series opener at Headingley
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — England brilliantly paced a mammoth chase of 371 runs to beat India by five wickets and take the series-opening Headingley test on Tuesday with 14 overs to spare. England pulled off the 10th highest successful run chase in test history by playing clinically and confidently on a fifth-day pitch and in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps, expansion side San Diego FC to battle for top of the West
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps were the team to watch through the first half of the Major League Soccer season, earning gutsy, offensively dominant victories against some of the continent’s top teams. And the ‘Caps (10-2-5) know their journey is far from over as the second half of the campaign begins Wednesday. “It’s been amazing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shane Gillis to host ESPN’s award ceremony, the ESPYS
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Gills will host ESPN’s annual awards show, the ESPYS, the network announced Tuesday. The ceremony, which honors the top athletes and sports moments of the past year, will be held in Los Angeles on July 16 and broadcast live on ESPN. The 37-year-old Gillis is one of the nation’s most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo advances to Mallorca quarterfinals with win over Djere
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
SANTA PONSA — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo continued his successful grass-court season with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Laslo Djere in second-round action Tuesday at the Mallorca Championship. Diallo scored his second break of the match to go up 5-3 in the third set, then set up match point with back-to-back aces before wrapping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noah Syndergaard signs a minor league deal with the White Sox
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Noah Syndergaard will attempt to make a comeback with the Chicago White Sox, who have signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league deal. Syndergaard has reported to the team’s spring complex in Glendale, Arizona, the White Sox confirmed Tuesday. The 32-year-old last pitched in the majors in 2023, when he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville Predators hire former Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson as assistant
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators filled out their coaching staff by hiring former Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson as an assistant on Tuesday. Richardson joins Derek MacKenzie, Darby Hendrickson and goaltending coach Ben Vanderklok on coach Andrew Brunette’s staff. General manager Barry Trotz said Richardson brings a wealth of NHL experience as both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon champion Krejcikova saves 2 match points in first-round win at Eastbourne
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova saved two match points on British opponent Harriet Dart’s serve before rallying to win her opening match Tuesday at the grass-court Eastbourne Open. Dart was 40-15 up on serve leading 5-4 in the decisive third set of a rain-affected round-of-32 match that second-seeded Krejcikova went on win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Branstine upsets Boisson in Wimbledon qualifying, will face Andreescu next
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LONDON — Carson Branstine upset top seed Lois Boisson on Tuesday as several Canadians moved to the second round of the Wimbledon women’s qualifying tournament. Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., also won her first-round qualifying match against Brazil’s Laura Pigossi and will next face Branstine on Wednesday. The two Canadians recently re-established a doubles partnership ... Read More »
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