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Kiner-Falefa has 2-run single in 10th as Pirates beat Tigers 8-4 to earn doubleheader split
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in a four-run 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 for a split of a doubleheader Thursday. The Tigers won the first game 9-2 behind four RBIs from Riley Greene. Pinch-hitter Ke’Bryan Hayes led off the 10th with a single to right, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates reliever Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan during game with Tigers
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan during the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point is seen leaping and swiping at the person. In videos posted to social media, Santana can be seen pointing out the fan to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays pitcher carted off field after foul ball strikes him in dugout
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene Thursday night after he was struck by a foul ball in the dugout. In the top of the seventh inning, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman fouled a pitch into the Rays’ dugout and it hit Bigge, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeeno Thitikul stays patient and goes on a birdie streak to take first-round lead at Women’s PGA
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul walked off the fifth green after a double bogey in the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship reminding herself to stay patient and that some missed shots are going to happen. “Majors, you’re going to miss anyway,” said Thitikul, who’s No. 2 in the women’s world ranking. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olson and Strider help Braves sweep Mets and extend their losing streak to 6 games
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Olson hit a three-run double, Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 7-1 on Thursday night to complete a series sweep that extended New York’s season-worst losing streak to six games. New York’s latest sloppy defeat, paired with Philadelphia’s 2-1 win over Miami, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men win again at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
KING CITY — Dilpreet Bajwa scored 55 runs and fellow opener Yuvray Samra added 25 Thursday as Canada defeated the Cayman Islands by 42 runs in a rain-shortened match at the Americas Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The weather restricted both teams to five overs, instead of the normal 20. Canada, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark eager to move forward after Indiana’s scuffle with Sun
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Caitlin Clark has no interest in rehashing Indiana’s physical, testy win against Connecticut when she was shoved to the floor by Marina Mabrey. Mabrey’s hit on Clark in Tuesday night’s game was upgraded to a flagrant 2 on Wednesday. “I think Steph (Fever coach Stephanie White ) talked about it plenty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Rugby final: the Chiefs take on the Crusaders’ unbeaten home playoff record
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Chiefs are aiming to send head coach Clayton McMillan out on a winning note when they face the Crusaders on Saturday in the Super Rugby Pacific final. McMillan will leave New Zealand after the final to coach Munster in Ireland. He has guided the Hamilton- based Chiefs to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monique Akoa Makani scores 21 points and Mercury hand Liberty their 1st home loss, 89-81
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Monique Akoa Makani scored a season-high 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 89-81 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win. Sami Whitcomb scored eight of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, Satou Sabally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thin Mets rotation could eventually receive help from Hagenman and Montas debut may come soon
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — A depleted New York Mets’ rotation could see right-hander Justin Hagenman make his first start of the season soon, but it won’t come on Friday at Philadelphia. Perhaps of more significance, the Mets debut for right-hander Frankie Montas could come soon. The Mets on Thursday recalled Hagenman and right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton plays in Game 6 of NBA Finals despite calf strain
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton started for the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night while still dealing with a strained right calf. Haliburton has been dealing with lower leg issues throughout the series and the calf strain flared up in Game 5 on Monday ... Read More »
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