National Sports
Rafael Nadal’s absence from the 2025 French Open changes the tournament
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — As the French Open enters a new, post-Rafa, era this year, there are a couple of prevailing sentiments among tennis players. One is: It’s a shame the world won’t get to see the King of Clay, as Rafael Nadal came to be called, ply his unique brand of topspin-heavy relentlessness on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull. F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for Sunday’s race will change that. Drivers will be forced to change tires at least twice in the hope that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle hopeful striker Alexander Isak can play in crucial season finale
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has made “good progress” and could be available Sunday when Eddie Howe’s team can clinch Champions League qualification with a victory against Everton in the final game of the Premier League season. Isak had a groin injury that forced him to miss last week’s 1-0 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know ahead of the final round in the Premier League
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
Here what’s to look out for heading into the final round of the Premier League on Sunday: Fight for the Champions League Five teams — Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest — are bidding for the remaining three Champions League qualification spots alongside already-crowned champion Liverpool and second-place Arsenal. City is in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL plans further expansion, and eyes 2026 Olympics to broaden reach in Europe, Kasten tells AP
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
As impressive as the PWHL’s growth has been less than two years since its launch, with the league blowing past initial attendance and revenue projections, and already into its first phase of expansion, Stan Kasten says you’ve seen nothing yet. The league’s advisory board member laid out an ambitious vision of the PWHL’s future during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid makes Ancelotti’s departure official, calling the coach a ‘true legend’
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid made it official on Friday that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving the club after the end of the Spanish league this weekend. Ancelotti had already been announced as the next Brazil coach but the Spanish club had yet to make any announcement about his departure. Ancelotti had another year left on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivan Toney called up by England for first time since Saudi move
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Ivan Toney has received his first call-up by England since moving to play his club soccer in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old striker was in England’s squad at last year’s European Championship and secured a move to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League a few weeks later. Toney has scored 22 league goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona seeks 3-peat of Women’s Champions League titles when it faces Arsenal in Lisbon final
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Barcelona is aiming to complete a three-peat of Women’s Champions League titles and win its fourth European crown in five years when it faces Arsenal in Lisbon on Saturday. Barcelona is out to reaffirm its status as the dominant force in European women’s soccer after it finally beat Lyon and successfully ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women dominate Australia in 45-7 Pacific Four Series rugby win
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
BRISBANE — Defending champion Canada ran in seven tries en route to a lopsided 45-7 women’s rugby win over Australia on Friday, completing an unbeaten run through the Pacific Four Series. The second-ranked Canadians must now await the outcome of No. 3 New Zealand’s home game against the ninth-ranked U.S. on Saturday in North Harbour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open 2025 guide: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know about Roland-Garros
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Get ready for the French Open before play begins Sunday with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2025 on TV, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is, who the defending champions are and more: When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s para hockey team opens defence of world title against Germany
By Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2025
BUFFALO — Canada seeks back-to-back world titles at the world para hockey championship starting Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y. The host Canadians dented the recent dominance of the United States in the sport by beating the Americans 2-1 for the gold medal last year in Calgary. It was Canada’s first gold medal on home ice and ... Read More »
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