National Sports
Canada’s Diallo, Shapovalov eliminated in second round of French Open
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
PARIS — Canadians Gabriel Diallo and Denis Shapovalov are out of the French Open after second-round losses Thursday. Montreal’s Diallo lost 7-5, 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-3 to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands, while 27th seed Shapovalov fell 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6), 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 to Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic. The losses leave qualifier Victoria Mboko ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchan leads Harper-less Phillies over Braves 5-4 in doubleheader opener for 23rd win in 29 games
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Backup catcher Rafael Marchan hit a two-run homer, drove in the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and caught two runners stealing, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in in a doubleheader opener Thursday. Phillies star Bryce Harper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons. Pat Brisson confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that Toews reached out to him on Wednesday to say he’s 100% ready to move forward on a comeback attempt. Toews, 37, is a free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan fires Conceicao with deal for Allegri reportedly near
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan fired Sergio Conceicao as expected on Thursday following a disappointing season that saw the Rossoneri fail to qualify for Europe. The seven-time European champion has reportedly reached an agreement with Massimiliano Allegri to return as coach. Milan finished eighth in Serie A, 19 points behind Italian champion Napoli. “The club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers send Joel Payamps outright to Triple-A Nashville after he clears waivers
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps cleared waivers and was sent outright to the minor leagues on Thursday, a week after the Milwaukee Brewers had designated him for assignment. Payamps, 31, will report to the Brewers’ Triple-A Nashville affiliate. After playing a key role in Milwaukee’s bullpen the last two years while helping the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Video’s Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
TORONTO — Prime Video’s upcoming Canadian lineup includes a docuseries about Alberta brothers who sell RV parts and a true crime story about the dark side of Toronto’s dating scene. The streamer announced programming plans loaded with non-scripted fare including “Trailer Trash,” executive produced by Jacob Tierney of “Letterkenny” fame. It follows two brothers who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers re-sign Tyson Foerster to a 2-year, $7.5 million contract
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the extension Thursday. Foerster will count $3.75 million annually against the salary cap in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NHL seasons. Foerster, 23, set career highs with 25 goals, 18 assists and 43 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United winger Amad explains obscene gesture as team’s woes continue on another continent
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Manchester United winger Amad says he doesn’t regret making what appeared to be an obscene gesture toward some fans in Malaysia because his mother allegedly had been insulted. Footage shared widely on social media appeared to show the 22-year-old Ivory Coast international raising his middle finger while outside a hotel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Women’s Open features four-way tie for lead after first round’s morning groupings
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Jinhee Im, A Lim Kim, Yealimi Noh and Rio Takeda each carded 4-under 68 to tie for the lead after the morning groupings Thursday in the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills. Those scores are notable because only two players finished under par in last year’s U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
LONDON — The invitation to take part in a threesome came in a text message, followed by a phone call, one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault testified Thursday. Carter Hart told a London, Ont., courthouse he was outside a bar with two other players in the early hours of June 19, 2018, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada dispatches Panama 7-1 in opening game of CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
ALAJUELA — Anabelle Chukwu scored twice as Canada opened play at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship on Thursday with a comfortable 7-1 win over Panama. The 18-year-old from Ottawa added to her Canadian youth international scoring record, previously held by Christine Sinclair. Chukwu now has 36 goals in 38 games from the under-15 to under-20 ... Read More »
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