National Sports
From Beijing to Oshawa, Wang set to be 3rd Chinese-born NHL draft pick
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Invited to watch his first hockey practice at an ice rink in Beijing, Haoxi Wang was no different than any impressionable, wide-eyed four-year-old being fascinated by the equipment the players wore. They resembled superheroes with sticks, uniforms and bulging pads, their faces hidden behind helmeted cages. This was before the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duckett and Crawley lead England to 117-0 at lunch vs. India with target of 371
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley comfortably cut 96 more runs off England’s winning target of 371 against India by lunch on the last day Tuesday of the test-series opener at Headingley. England was 117 without loss, needing 254 more runs. Duckett was 64 not out, and Crawley 42 not out. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has chip fracture in left wrist, timeline for return unknown
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll has a chip fracture in his left wrist and his timeline for a return is unknown, manager Torey Lovullo said. Lovullo told reporters Monday night after a 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox that Carroll would “continue to get some opinions just to find out what that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France forward Cameron Woki cleared to play after red card at Twickenham
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Forward Cameron Woki has been cleared to play following his red card in France XV’s win over an England XV last weekend at Twickenham. Woki was sent off for an illegal clearout of Jamie George late in Saturday’s match. A bunker review upgraded his yellow card to red. But a World Rugby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies at 77
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
NEW DELHI (AP) — Former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who took 114 wickets in 33 tests, has died. He was 77. The Board of Control for Cricket in India made the announcement on Tuesday, a day after Doshi’s death in London. The India and England teams stood together for a moment’s silence before they played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to help design statue of himself for tournament’s 150th birthday in 2027
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to help design a statue of himself to mark the grass-court tournament’s 150th anniversary in 2027. Wimbledon organizers said Tuesday they aim to unveil the statue of the British tennis great during the 2027 edition. “He’s got to rightly be very involved in that and him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US-owned Leeds signs Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol for return to Premier League
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Newly promoted Premier League club Leeds added Slovenia standout Jaka Bijol to its defense ahead of the second-tier champion’s return to the top level. Leeds said the 26-year-old center back signed a five-year deal. The transfer fee paid to Udinese was reportedly around 15 million pounds ($20 million). Bijol has played 63 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox enter matchup with the Angels on losing streak
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Boston Red Sox (40-40, fourth in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (38-40, third in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (7-4, 2.20 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 125 strikeouts); Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-5, 4.56 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 65 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -197, Angels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles host the Rangers on home winning streak
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Texas Rangers (38-41, fourth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (34-44, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jake Latz (1-0, 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Orioles: Charlie Morton (4-7, 5.64 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -132, Rangers +111; over/under is 10 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics take road win streak into game against the Tigers
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Athletics (32-48, fifth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (49-30, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Severino (2-7, 4.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (8-2, 2.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 117 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -299, Athletics +237; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays try to end road slide, play the Guardians
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (41-36, third in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (39-37, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Eric Lauer (3-1, 2.29 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Guardians: Logan Allen (5-4, 4.21 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -112, Guardians -107; over/under ... Read More »
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