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PWHL’s new Vancouver team lands Frost defensemen Thompson and Jaques in expansion signing period
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
The PWHL’s new Vancouver franchise went defense first by landing the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost’s blue-line duo of Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques to start the league’s expansion signing period on Wednesday. The Frost teammates were among the league’s top-scoring defensemen. Thompson, Jaques and Toronto’s Renata Fast were the finalists for the defender of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gifts pink toy luxury car to Shohei Ohtani’s baby daughter
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and his wife have gifted Shohei Ohtani’s baby daughter with a pink toy Porsche. Ohtani posted a video of him, Roberts and the toy car on his Instagram account. “We had a little running practical-joke situation going on,” Roberts said Wednesday, “but this was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Vancouver signs former Frost defenders Thompson, Jaques as club’s first players
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team has signed its first player, nabbing defender Claire Thompson from the Minnesota Frost. The two-time Walter Cup champions left the 27-year-old defender exposed and Vancouver inked her to a one-year contract when the exclusive signing window opened to expansion teams on Wednesday. Vancouver later announced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Manfred announced the new interpretation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers scratch Carpenter against White Sox because of right hamstring tightness
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The major league-leading Detroit Tigers scratched right fielder Kerry Carpenter from the lineup against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night because of right hamstring tightness. Carpenter’s hamstring has been bothering him for a few days. Manager A.J. Hinch said the Tigers were “just being cautious” and that he was available to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Ben Lively has Tommy John surgery, expected to miss 12-18 months
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians pitcher Ben Lively had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday morning. Dr. Keith Meister did a right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with a flexor tendon repair on the 33-year-old Lively in Dallas. Lively will have a postoperative recheck Thursday before reporting to the Guardians’ spring training complex in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why bettors are avoiding the favored Thunder in the NBA Finals
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder are such heavy favorites to win the NBA title that many bettors are looking for other wagers instead. Professional bettors, in particular, have searched out player propositions and hit the under on the totals rather than take the Thunder at -700 at BetMGM Sportsbook or -650 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL, NHLPA in ‘really good shape’ on talks for new CBA: Bettman
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
EDMONTON — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and its union are in “really good shape” with negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Speaking ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, he added that there’s “no comparison” to past CBA talks with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions add veteran Trystan Colon to offensive line that lost center Frank Ragnow to retirement
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have added depth on their depleted offensive line, signing veteran Trystan Colon. Detroit waived/injured cornerback Divaad Wilson on Wednesday to clear a roster spot. The Lions lost their starting center to retirement earlier this week. Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, called it a career after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simone Inzaghi signs to coach Saudi club Al-Hilal after leaving Inter Milan
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Simone Inzaghi took over as head coach of Al-Hilal on Wednesday, a day after leaving Inter Milan and two weeks before the Saudi Arabian club’s first game at the Club World Cup. Inzaghi signed a two-year deal after Al-Hilal lured him with an offer of reportedly more than 20 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Vancouver signs former Frost defender Thompson as club’s first player
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team has signed its first player, nabbing defender Claire Thompson from the Minnesota Frost. The two-time Walter Cup champions left the 27-year-old defender exposed and Vancouver inked her when the exclusive signing window opened to expansion teams on Wednesday. “I’m incredibly excited to join PWHL Vancouver and ... Read More »
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