National Sports
Top-ranked Nelly Korda even par to start Women’s PGA after reaggravating neck injury
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda shot an even-par 72 in the opening round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday, three days after the world’s top-ranked player reaggravated a neck injury during a practice round. While Korda said she doesn’t feel pain hitting shots, the two-time major champion said she has pain “just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Jannik Sinner loses to Alexander Bublik in second round at Halle
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner was upended by Alexander Bublik 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round at the Halle grass-court tournament Thursday. Sinner, the Halle defending champion, was playing in his first tournament since losing a five-set thriller to Carlos Alcaraz in the Roland-Garros final. The three-time Grand Slam champion had beaten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan climbs netting at Wrigley Field to retrieve Sal Frelick’s bat
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — From villain, to superhero. A fan was removed by security before returning to cheers on Thursday after he climbed Wrigley Field’s protective netting near first base to retrieve a bat that slipped through Sal Frelick’s grasp and became lodged there. The Milwaukee outfielder’s bat got stuck about 10 feet up after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke ‘questionable’ for rematch with Bombers due to injury
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
SURREY — The B.C. Lions may be without their No. 1 quarterback when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday. Nathan Rourke suffered a core injury against the Bombers in Winnipeg last Thursday and left midway through the fourth quarter after throwing for 249 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The 27-year-old Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto on Thursday. The Herons trailed 1-0 at the break, but Telasco Segovia tied it two minutes into the second half off a cross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jac Caglianone goes deep twice for 1st homers in majors as Royals beat Rangers 4-1
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top prospect Jac Caglianone went deep twice for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday. Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot, and Michael Wacha held the Rangers hitless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA Lakers join list of teams being sold at ever-escalating prices
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
The family-owned Los Angeles Lakers are about to be sold at a valuation of $10 billion, smashing the previous record for the purchase price for a team sport. The cross-country rival Boston Celtics went for $6.1 billion just three months ago. With team values soaring, there have been a number of notable franchise transactions in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals stop 11-game skid as Wood hits second 2-run homer in 11th for 4-3 win over Rockies
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood hit a pair of two-run homers, including a game-winning shot in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals snapped their 11-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. With one out and automatic runner Riley Adams on third, Wood drove a 1-0 pitch from Seth Halvorsen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappe discharged from hospital. No timeframe on when Real Madrid star will play at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Kylian Mbappe was discharged from the hospital Thursday after experiencing an acute case of gastroenteritis, and it was not known when he will be able to play for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. Mbappe missed the Spanish giant’s opening game of the tournament — a surprise 1-1 draw against Saudi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto FC skipper Michael Bradley starts ‘dream job’ with Red Bulls II
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
Calling it a “huge huge moment” for the franchise, the New York Red Bulls introduced former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley as coach of its reserve side Thursday. Bradley, 37, succeeds Ibrahim Sekagya, who was promoted to a full-time assistant coach with the first team after Vedad Ibisevic left the club earlier in the month. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sceptres re-sign Flanagan, Victoire bring back Dubois as PWHL draft approaches
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
The Toronto Sceptres and Montréal Victoire continued to round out their rosters Thursday ahead of the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League draft. The Sceptres signed defender Kali Flanagan to a one-year contract extension, while the Victoire re-signed forward Catherine Dubois through the 2025-26 season. The 29-year-old Flanagan from Burlington, Mass., had three goals and four ... Read More »
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