National Sports
Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame horse trainer who won 15 Triple Crown races, has died. He was 89. Lukas’ family said he died at his home Saturday night. Lukas had been hospitalized with a severe MRSA blood infection that caused significant damage to his heart and digestive system and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duncan Robinson exercises option to terminate contract with Heat, though he could return to Miami
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson opted for unrestricted free agency on Sunday, exercising his early termination option for what would have been the final year of his contract with the Miami Heat. The decision doesn’t mean he cannot return to the Heat. Robinson — the franchise’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made — could have let ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets lock up Fabbro with $16.5M contract; Lightning place Sheary on waivers
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
Defenseman Dante Fabbro is staying put in Columbus, while forward Conor Sheary’s tenure is ending in Tampa Bay. The Blue Jackets locked up Fabbro to a four-year, $16.5 million contract on Sunday, two days before the seven-year veteran was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. Columbus acquired the 27-year-old by claiming him in November ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi and Inter Miami exit Club World Cup after 4-0 loss to PSG in round of 16
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The champions of Europe booted Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates out of the Club World Cup on Sunday. Paris Saint-Germain, Messi’s former club and the team that won the Champions League final only a few weeks ago, contained one of the game’s greatest players at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and routed Inter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates reliever Dennis Santana begins serving 3-game suspension for confrontation with a fan
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana will serve a three-game suspension, reduced from four, for an altercation with a fan during a game at the Detroit Tigers on June 19. The suspension went into immediate effect, beginning Sunday with the finale of a three-game home series against the New York Mets. Santana will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neves scores twice and Paris Saint-Germain routs Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — João Neves scored a pair of goals for Paris Saint-Germain and the world’s best team overwhelmed one of the game’s greatest players, embarrassing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup on Sunday. With Messi facing the team where he spent two seasons before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk earns silver at World Triathlon Cup
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
SAIDIA — Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk earned the silver medal at the World Triathlon Cup in Saidia, Morocco, on Sunday. The 30-year-old Mislawchuck finished in one hour 45 minutes 58 seconds in the Olympic distance test for his first World Cup podium in three years. Great Britain’s Oliver Conway won in 1:45:53 and John Reed of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday. The final year of the deal will be at Randle’s option and, if it is exercised, could push the total value of the contract ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias taken off the field on cart with left ankle sprain
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias was taken off the field on a cart after sustaining a left ankle sprain in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. X-rays of his injured lower leg were negative. Arias went deep into the hole to field a grounder hit by Masyn Winn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox RHP Jordan Hicks looks forward to role after being acquired in Rafael Devers’ trade
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jordan Hicks saw the Boston Red Sox wanted him as a free agent when they made a push after the 2023 season. Two weeks ago, he was surprised that they were able to get him while he’s still on the injured list when they shipped Rafael Devers off to San Francisco. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor league team in Reno has a rabbit throw out the ceremonial first pitch
By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025
RENO, Nev. (AP) — It’s been 90 years since Hall of Famer Rabbit Maranville roamed the infield for the Boston Braves. Perhaps the Reno Aces have found his successor. The minor league team had an actual rabbit throw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday, with some help from a pitching machine. The rabbit, named Alex ... Read More »
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