National Sports
Bryson DeChambeau is back to competing, preparing for US Open title defense after ‘fun side quests’
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — As much as Bryson DeChambeau loves to practice and compete, the U.S. Open champion also appreciates the limited LIV Golf schedule that gives him time to pursue other interests. DeChambeau arrived at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club for LIV Golf Virginia after a characteristically busy few days that included a round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open: Jannik Sinner wins his 19th consecutive Grand Slam match and returns to the semifinals
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner’s overpowering run through the French Open moved into the semifinals with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 victory over No. 62 Alexander Bublik on Wednesday. Sinner, who lost to champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final four at Roland-Garros a year ago, needed just 1 hour, 49 minutes to advance against Bublik, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks look to go further in 2025 after returning to playoffs last season
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — After taking a meaningful step forward last season, the Ottawa Redblacks enter 2025 with cautious optimism they have the pieces in place to emerge as legitimate Grey Cup contenders. The Redblacks returned to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2018, falling 58-38 to the Toronto Argonauts in the East semifinal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
BENGALURU, India (AP) — At least 11 people are dead and more than 30 injured after a stampede on Wednesday as crowds tried to enter a cricket stadium in southern India’s Karnataka state, authorities said. The crush happened as tens of thousands of cricket fans gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru city to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL players vote Lightning forward Kucherov as Ted Lindsay Award winner
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
TORONTO — Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is the winner of this season’s Ted Lindsay Award, the NHL Players’ Association announced Wednesday. The award is given annually to “the most outstanding player in the NHL” as voted by his peers. Kucherov led the league with 121 points (37 goals, 84 assists) in 78 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds place ace Greene on 15-day injured list and sign veteran left-hander Miley to 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed ace pitcher Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right groin strain and signed veteran left-hander Wade Miley to a one-year contract. Miley, 38, who had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in May 2024, signed a minor league contract with the Reds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A fairy tale in Paris: French wild card Boisson stuns No. 6 Andreeva to reach French Open semis
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
The run continues for the 361st-ranked Loïs Boisson at Roland-Garros. After taking down third-seeded Jessica Pegula in the previous round, the French wild-card entry upset sixth-ranked Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (6), 6-3 Wednesday in front of a boisterous and largely partisan crowd to reach the semifinals of the French Open. A year ago, Boisson tore the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open: Coco Gauff will face a Frenchwoman ranked 361st in the semifinals
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — That No. 2 seed Coco Gauff reached Thursday’s French Open semifinals should surprise no one. Her 361st-ranked opponent for a berth in the title match? That’s a whole other story. Gauff made it to the final four at Roland-Garros for the third time, getting past No. 7 Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA monitoring storms which could affect Germany-Portugal semifinal in Nations League
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — UEFA says the Nations League semifinal between Germany and Portugal is still scheduled to go ahead Wednesday despite warnings of possible storms in Munich. European soccer’s governing body said it “continues to monitor the meteorological situation closely along with the relevant local authorities” and recommended that fans heading to the game should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen A. Smith signs deal with SiriusXM for radio shows on sports, current events
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
Stephen A. Smith is expanding his broadcasting portfolio beyond ESPN — and he won’t be talking about just sports. The satellite radio network SiriusXM said Wednesday that it has signed Smith to produce and appear on two new shows. One is a daily sports talk show that will appear on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers believe weekend film studies at Kenny Clark’s home may produce more consistent pass rush
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Kenny Clark is hosting his fellow Green Bay Packers pass rushers for weekend offseason gatherings in hopes of producing more frequent get-togethers in opposing backfields each Sunday this fall. The three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman realizes Green Bay’s pass rush can’t afford a repeat of its inconsistent 2024 performance. “It ... Read More »
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