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Jeeno Thitikul extends Women’s PGA lead and semi-retired Lexi Thompson contending for another major
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Semi-retired Lexi Thompson is going into the weekend contending for her first major title in more than a decade, and in a dwindling group of players under par at the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship while Jeeno Thitikul extended her lead. Thitikul, the No. 2-ranked player in the world, finished a six-hour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski is perfect through 6 vs. Twins in his 2nd career start
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers has a perfect game through six innings Friday against the Minnesota Twins, extending his run of hitless innings to start his big league career to 11. In his second career start, the hard-throwing 6-foot-7 right-hander has struck out six with a fastball regularly reaching triple digits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allisha Gray scores 18, Brionna Jones adds 14 as Dream beat Mystics 92-91
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 18 points to lead all five Washington starters in double figures and the Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 92-91 on Friday night. Brionna Jones scored 14 points for Atlanta (9-4) and Rhyne Howard had 13 points and six assists. Jordin Canada added 11 points and Brittney Griner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox beat the Blue Jays 7-1 to end an 8-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer in Chicago’s four-run third inning and the White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Friday night to end an eight-game losing streak. Josh Rohas had a two-run double in the third for Chicago. Andrew Benintendi had a solo home run in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RamĂrez hits 3-run homer to leads Marlins to 6-2 win over Braves
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — AgustĂn RamĂrez hit a three-run home run, Janson Junk pitched five effective innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night. RamĂrez made it 4-1 in the third with a drive off Braves starter Didier Fuentes (0-1) that went 436 feet to left, giving the rookie catcher a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Robert Jr.’s two-run homer lifts lowly White Sox over Blue Jays 7-1
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Luis Robert Jr.’s two-run homer was the highlight of a four-run inning as the White Sox routed the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Friday as Chicago snapped an eight-game losing skid. Josh Rohas had a two-run double as part of the four-run third for Chicago (24-52). Andrew Benintendi had a solo home run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeGrom pitches 6 strong innings, Seager snaps homer drought in Rangers’ 6-2 victory over Pirates
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one walk. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson apologizes for red card in Club World Cup loss to Flamengo
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nicolas Jackson apologized to Chelsea fans after he was sent off with a red card during the team’s 3-1 loss to Flamengo in the Club World Cup on Friday. Trailing the Brazilians 2-1, the striker was sent off in the 68th minute with a straight red just four minutes after replacing Liam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki resumes his throwing program in recovery from shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has restarted his throwing program as he continues his recovery from a right shoulder injury. Manager Dave Roberts said the 23-year-old phenom threw from 60 to 90 feet Friday in his return to workouts after a brief pause. “That was a bonus,” Roberts said. “That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youcef Belaili scores in Esperance’s 1-0 victory over LAFC in the Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Yousef Belaili scored in the 70th minute and Esperance de Tunisie beat LAFC 1-0 on Friday night in the Club World Cup to remain in contention to advance and eliminate the California MLS team. LAFC had one final chance to tie it in the 99th minute on DĂ©nis Bouanaga’s right-footed shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres closer Suarez suspended 3 games, fined for hitting Ohtani with pitch; managers banned 1 game
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount Friday for intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a pitch during the NL West rivals’ contentious meeting Thursday night. Suarez will appeal the suspension, keeping him eligible to play for San ... Read More »
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