National Sports
Djokovic crashes Sabalenka’s news conference at Wimbledon to offer advice: ‘Put some power into it’
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic offered some lighthearted advice to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon on Saturday after gatecrashing the Belarusian’s news conference. Djokovic and Sabalenka spent some time practicing together at the All England Club this week ahead of the start of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, then playfully ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff says criticism of Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open comments went ‘too far’
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — It didn’t take long for Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to patch up their relationship after this month’s French Open final. Now as Wimbledon is about to start, Gauff is hoping everyone else can also forget what the top-ranked Sabalenka said in the wake of her loss to the American at Roland-Garros. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic figures Wimbledon gives him his best chance at a record 25th Grand Slam title
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — It’s become part of Novak Djokovic’s routine now, particularly at Grand Slam tournaments: He shows up and gets asked — at the start of the event, during the event, after the event or sometimes all three — whether this will be his final appearance there. Happened again Saturday at Wimbledon, and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Bennett says he’s staying in Florida with hopes Panthers turn into a dynasty
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett could have gone to free agency and picked his landing spot, plus probably could have signed for much more money than the Florida Panthers were able to offer. Instead, he chose winning. Bennett, the reigning Conn Smythe Award winner as playoff MVP of Florida’s most recent run to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pogba signs 2-year deal with Monaco to relaunch career after doping ban
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
Former France midfielder Paul Pogba joined Monaco on a two-year contract on Saturday in a bid to relaunch a stellar career derailed by injuries and a doping ban. Monaco confirmed the widely expected transfer on the club website, and in a video posted on X, with the 32-year-old Pogba wearing the club’s red-and-white jersey. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominos falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help in net. Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Anaheim for Gibson, whose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays recall infielder Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo, option Roden to minors
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Will Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, the Jays optioned outfielder Alan Roden to Buffalo. Wagner has three home runs and 13 runs batted in 18 games in the minor leagues for Buffalo this season. He also boasts a .268 batting average. However, he’s batted .186 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen off the pace with ‘undriveable’ car in qualifying for Red Bull home race
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Max Verstappen felt his Red Bull car was “undriveable” as he found himself off the pace at his Formula 1 team’s home race. A lack of grip and an unfortunately timed yellow flag both played a role as Verstappen placed seventh in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring, where he’s won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready to return to Yankees, Marcus Stroman says knee pain stems from torn ACL a decade ago
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman feels ready to return to the mound for the New York Yankees, able to manage pain in his left knee stemming from a torn ACL a decade ago. “It’s something that I try not to put in my head because if you’re just thinking about that 24/7, you’re not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals sign Justin Sourdif and the Kings trade Jordan Spence to the Senators
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
The Washington Capitals signed a young forward they got from the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, a young defenseman is getting a fresh start and a couple of Canadian teams re-signed veteran players on Saturday. Washington signed forward Justin Sourdif for $1.65 million over two years after sending a second-round pick to Florida for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators acquire defenceman Jordan Spence from Kings in exchange for picks
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. In exchange, the Senators are sending a 2025 third-round selection (67th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round selection (via Colorado). Spence had 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) with a plus-23 rating in 79 regular-season games for the Kings in ... Read More »
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