National Sports
Two Americans test positive for doping in top Chinese basketball league
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency has released the names of two American basketball players who failed in-competition tests in April during the domestic league. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Chinese Basketball Association said it had been notified by the agency of doping violations involving Montrezl Dashay Harrell and Troy Akeem Gillenwater. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam Delap scores his 1st Chelsea goal in 3-0 win over Esperance in Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Liam Delap scored his first goal for Chelsea and Enzo Fernández has two assists in a 3-0 win over Esperance on Tuesday night that helped clinch a round-of-16 berth in the Club World Cup. Tosin Adarabioyo scored on a header from 7 yards from Enzo Fernández’s free kick in the third minute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mystics finish strong to hand Lynx second loss
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss, 68-64 on Tuesday night. Austin’s putback tied the game at 64 with 32 seconds left. After a timeout to advance the ball, Bridget ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardoso scores career-high 27, Reese has a double-double as the Sky rallies past the Sparks 97-86
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamilia Cardoso scored a career-high 27 points, Angel Reese had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Los Angeles Sparks 97-86 on Tuesday night. Reese finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Ariel Atkins scored 13 points for the Sky (4-10). Chicago took its first lead, 74-72, at 7:23 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dingler and Carpenter homer to lift Tigers over Athletics 11-4
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Dillon Dingler hit a three-run home run, Kerry Carpenter added a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 11-4 on Tuesday night. Riley Greene had four hits, including a double, two RBIs and scored twice for the Tigers and Wenceel PĂ©rez added two hits and two RBIs. Greene has 45 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas manager Bochy says he’ll consider a rotation spot for Latz after impressive start vs. Orioles
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jacob Latz may have earned a spot in the Texas Rangers’ rotation. Manager Bruce Bochy says he’ll consider it. “Of course,” Bochy said. “He’s a weapon whether he starts or he’s in the bullpen, but he’s stretched out. You’ve heard me say he’s got starter’s stuff.” Latz took a no-hitter into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres rookie righty Bergert knocked out of game by line drive off his pitching elbow
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert left Tuesday night’s game in the fourth inning after being hit on his pitching elbow by a 103-mph line drive by Washington’s Jacob Young. Bergert bent over for a minute with his arm pulled in tight and then popped up and grabbed the ball, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer’s 8th-inning grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6 on Tuesday night. Springer’s eighth career slam and 11th home run this season gave the Blue Jays a 10-4 lead. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arike Ogumbowale scores 21, Bueckers hits double figures in 12th straight game as Wings top Dream
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogumbowale scored 21 points, Paige Bueckers scored in double figures for the 12th straight game and the Dallas Wings topped the Atlanta Dream 68-55 on Tuesday night. Bueckers scored 12 points and has reached double figures in all 12 games she has played. Aziaha James added 11 points and Li ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves stay hot and rally past skidding Mets on 97-degree night in NY
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Olson had three RBIs, including a tiebreaking single that capped a five-run sixth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the reeling New York Mets 7-4 on Tuesday night. Spencer Strider (3-5) overcame one rugged inning to win his third straight start, and the Braves took advantage of nine walks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lux’s walkoff single in 2-run 11th gives Reds 5-4 win over Yankees
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer and pinch-hitter Gavin Lux hit run-scoring singles in the 11th inning and Cincinnati rallied from a three-run deficit for a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night after Chase Burns made an impressive major league debut for the Reds. Aaron Judge scored on Connor Phillips’ wild pitch ... Read More »
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