National Sports
Knicks fire coach Tom Thibodeau after Eastern Conference finals trip, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday just days after their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers with a loss in Game 6 on Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets calling up prized infield prospect Ronny Mauricio after Vientos injury, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are calling up prized infield prospect Ronny Mauricio from the minors, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the move. Mauricio’s promotion comes after third baseman Mark Vientos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees closer Luke Weaver goes on injured list with strained left hamstring
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Luke Weaver was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left hamstring sustained while warming up at Dodger Stadium last weekend, an injury that likely moves Devin Williams back into New York’s closer’s role. New York made six roster moves before Tuesday night’s series opener against Cleveland, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengaluru beats Punjab to win its first IPL title as Virat Kohli ‘overcome with emotion’
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Royal Challengers Bengaluru earned their first Indian Premier League title by beating Punjab Kings by six runs on Tuesday. Bengaluru finished runners-up in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but finally won at the Narendra Modi Stadium — thanks largely to Krunal Pandya’s sensational spell of 2-17 in four overs. Virat Kohli shed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big East Conference is moving its headquarters to the Empire State Building
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East conference is moving its headquarters to the Empire State Building. The league is moving from the East Side of Manhattan, where it has been for about a decade, to the 102-story Art Deco skyscraper 12 blocks away. The new office will feature almost 8,000 square feet of space ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason aiming to punch through an Eastern final roadblock
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — There’s been plenty of disappointment for the Carolina Hurricanes after falling short in another Eastern Conference final. General manager Eric Tulsky and coach Rod Brind’Amour view that as a positive. The franchise that went nine straight years without a playoff berth has nearly matched that with seven straight seasons of winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Lewis opens CFL season chasing CFL touchdown receptions record
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
Eugene Lewis will resume his quest to land in the CFL record book. Lewis and the Ottawa Redblacks open the 2025 campaign Thursday night, visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Lewis, 32, joined Ottawa in free agency following two seasons with the Edmonton Elks. The six-foot, 200-pound Lewis finished 2024 on quite a roll. The three-time CFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleet’s Knight, Sceptres’ Spooner highlight list of unprotected PWHL players
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
Several stars could be on the move as the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s new franchises start building their rosters this week. The league’s six original teams released their lists of protected players Tuesday. The Boston Fleet are keeping goalie Aerin Frankel, defender Megan Keller and forward Alina Muller, while the championship-winging Minnesota Frost will hang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Challengers Bengaluru win Indian Premier League title
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Royal Challengers Bengaluru earned their first Indian Premier League title by beating Punjab Kings by six runs on Tuesday. Bengaluru finished runners-up in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but finally won at the Narendra Modi Stadium — thanks largely to Krunal Pandya’s sensational spell of 2-17 in four overs. Virat Kohli shed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See how players qualified for the US Open at Oakmont
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — The field for the 125th U.S. Open on June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible. The USGA is holding back six spots for anyone getting in through the top 60 in the world ranking after this week: U.S. Open champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for apparent homophobic slur at NCAA regional vs. Tennessee
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wake Forest and baseball coach Tom Walter apologized on Tuesday for what appeared to be a homophobic slur caught by television cameras during an NCAA regional game against Tennessee. “I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused,” Walter ... Read More »
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