August 2nd, 2025

National Sports

Tempo GM Monica Wright Rogers plotting out Toronto roster a year before WNBA debut

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

TORONTO — Monica Wright Rogers is just about ready to shift the Toronto Tempo into a new gear. Wright Rogers has been focused on the business side of the new WNBA franchise in her first four months as the Tempo’s inaugural general manager. But in the coming months, she’ll turn her attention to assembling the ... Read More »

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‘This is amazing’: Panthers celebrate 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup with another parade

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Champagne was swilled and spilled, cigars were smoked and the Stanley Cup was hoisted a few more times, all with about 400,000 people watching. The Florida Panthers are getting pretty good at these parades. The back-to-back Stanley Cup champions had their championship parade and rally on Fort Lauderdale Beach on ... Read More »

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Jamal Musiala back at training for Bayern Munich at Club World Cup after injury scare

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Star German midfielder Jamal Musiala is back training with Bayern Munich on Sunday after he went off only 25 minutes after entering Friday night’s Club World Cup match for Bayern Munich and was substituted by national team veteran Thomas MĂĽller in the 82nd minute. Musiala came on in the 57th minute ... Read More »

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Shapiro remains steadfast on no state money for new arenas, champions Pa. sports scene at Pocono

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed the state would provide no funding for any new sports arenas — a possibility that looms with the Eagles’ lease set to expire in 2032 — and said there were conversations about bringing NASCAR to Philadelphia as he championed the state’s full sports slate next ... Read More »

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Chisholm rallies Yankees to 4-2 win as New York takes 2 of 3 from Orioles

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run double off the right-center field wall in a three-run eighth inning, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Sunday. New York won its second straight after losing seven of its previous eight games. A day after the Orioles were held hitless ... Read More »

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Viktor Hovland with a neck injury is among 3 players to withdraw at Travelers

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Viktor Hovland withdrew after two holes at the Travelers Championship on Sunday when he felt soreness in his neck on the range and the pain became worse. Hovland was among three players to withdraw from the PGA Tour’s signature event. Eric Cole, who was tied for 14th, pulled out before the ... Read More »

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Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win in Club World Cup

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kenan Yildiz scored two goals in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Wydad in the Club World Cup on Sunday. The victory clinched a spot in the elimination round of the tournament for Juventus. In the sixth minute, Juventus took the lead as defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil deflected a shot attempt by Yildiz into the ... Read More »

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India leads England by 96 after Day 3 with Headingley test still finely poised

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

LEEDS, England (AP) — India led England by 96 runs on the second innings after three days of an enthralling test series opener at Headingley on Sunday. India bowled out the host for 465 at tea to eke out a six-run first-innings lead, and was 90-2 in its second bat when rain stopped play a ... Read More »

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India leads England by 96 after Day 3 at Headingley

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

LEEDS, England (AP) — India led England by 96 runs on the second innings after three days of an enthralling test series opener at Headingley on Sunday. India bowled out the hosts for 465 at tea to eke out a six-run first-innings lead, and was 90-2 in its second bat when rain stopped play a ... Read More »

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Reds set to call up top pitching prospect Chase Burns from minors to start against Yanks

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are preparing to call up top pitching prospect Chase Burns to start during their series against the New York Yankees this week. Burns, a 22-year-old right-hander, has rapidly moved through the minor leagues after Cincinnati drafted him with the No. 2 pick last year from Wake Forest. Burns ... Read More »

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Kevin Durant is going from the Suns to the Rockets in a blockbuster trade, AP source says

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The Rockets are giving up Dillon Brooks of Mississauga, Ont., Jalen Green and six future picks — including the No. ... Read More »

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