National Sports
Retegui completes comeback to make Atalanta history
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Mateo Retegui made history on Saturday. And against the team he used to play for. Retegui set an Atalanta scoring record in a Serie A season when his 25th goal snatched a 3-2 win at Genoa. The previous record was 24 by Filippo Inzaghi in 1996-97. Retegui is also waiting to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Rahm signs glove for fan after hitting him with an errant approach shot at PGA Championship
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm dropped his club, knowing right away his approach shot on the par-4 11th hole on Saturday at the PGA Championship was a little off line. The fan sitting in a chair on the left side of the green apparently didn’t. Rahm’s ball wound up hitting the man — who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bernardeschi, Corbeanu score twice to lead Toronto FC to 6-1 thrashing of CF Montreal
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Federico Bernardeschi and reserve Theo Corbeanu each scored two goals and Toronto FC dismantled CF Montreal 6-1 on Saturday. Tyrese Spicer opened the scoring when he broke away on the left sideline and converted a left-footed shot from left of the box past defenseless keeper Sébastian Breza for a 1-0 lead at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals lose pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo to the 15-day injured list
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals All-Star pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo were placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. Left-hander Ragans was moved to the list with a left groin strain and right-hander Lugo with a third finger sprain. Lefties Noah Cameron and Evan Sisk were recalled from Triple-A Omaha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gyokeres helps Sporting Lisbon win a second consecutive Portuguese league title
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Star striker Viktor Gyokeres helped to lead Sporting Lisbon to its second consecutive Portuguese league title after Benfica was held off on the final day of the season on Saturday. Gyokeres and Pedro Goncalves delivered goals in a 2-0 home win over Vitoria SC to ensure the title stayed with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon remains questionable for Game 7 at OKC due to left hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets went through a walkthrough practice session Saturday with Aaron Gordon. They went over the game plan as if Gordon was an integral part of it. Now, they wait. The high-flying forward will be a game-time decision due to a strained left hamstring as the Nuggets prepare to face the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder look to take major step in Game 7 vs. Nuggets
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a moment of truth. The youngest team in league history to win at least 60 regular-season games can validate that success when it hosts Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday. It’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Francona opts for opener against Guardians. Brent Suter will start for Reds
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds will go with an opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Left-hander Brent Suter will start the game followed by Chase Petty, the originally scheduled starter. “Suter has some rest,” manager Terry Francona said. “He’s the natural guy for that. If he gets rolling, he could actually pitch a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindor’s 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Mets over Yanks 3-2 on another quiet day for Soto
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and New York Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 in the Subway Series on Saturday to remain the only team without a three-game losing streak this season. Juan Soto went 1 for 4 with a walk and is 1 for 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola confronts Crystal Palace goalie after FA Cup loss
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Pep Guardiola confronted Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson on the field after Manchester City’s shock FA Cup final loss on Saturday. The City manager was unhappy about Henderson’s perceived time wasting during the 10 minutes of extra time. Guardiola was heated as he repeatedly approached Henderson after the final whistle at Wembley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights head into offseason hoping to reach an extension with Jack Eichel
By Canadian Press on May 17th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don’t have to wait long before planning for their future. Jack Eichel, who has one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension beginning July 1. “He’s ... Read More »
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