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French Open: Musetti kicks a ball that hits a line judge and is cited for unsportsmanlike conduct
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct for kicking a tennis ball that inadvertently hit a linesperson during his French Open quarterfinal against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday. Unlike most top-level tennis tournaments, which rely on electronic line-calling, there are still humans on court at Roland-Garros to make rulings on whether shots land ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inzaghi reportedly tells Inter he is leaving in wake of rout in Champions League final
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
MILAN (AP) — The 5-0 rout by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final may have been Simone Inzaghi’s final match in charge of Inter Milan. Inzaghi told Inter on Tuesday that he is leaving the club, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported, although there was not immediately an official announcement. Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swimming world body to banish athletes and supporters of doping-fueled event in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Swimmers and officials who compete in and support a doping-fueled sports event planned in Las Vegas will be banished from the sport, the governing body World Aquatics said on Tuesday. Organizers of the Enhanced Games scheduled next May promise $1 million bonuses for athletes who beat world record times over sprint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brentford sells Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen and signs Kelleher as replacement goalie
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Brentford sold Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday and immediately announced a replacement goalkeeper, bringing in Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool. Flekken, a Netherlands international, signed a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee and will work under fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United coach who recently joined Leverkusen. Lukas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers sign forward Noah Cates to $16 million extension
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Noah Cates to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. Flyers general manager Danny Briere announced the extension Tuesday. Cates will count $4 million annually against the salary cap. The 26-year-old Cates scored 16 goals and had 37 points in 78 games this season. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone’s guess what time matches start
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Some tennis players, like plenty of people in other walks of life, absolutely hate waking up early to go to work. Not so Coco Gauff, who is just fine with competing at any time of day. Indeed, the 2023 U.S. Open champion prefers a morning match time to what she referred to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sara Errani to play padel event in Rome following French Open tennis
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
ROME (AP) — Former French Open finalist Sara Errani is going to trade in her tennis racket for a padel immediately after Roland-Garros. Errani was granted a wild card on Tuesday to play in Premier Padel’s Italy Major at the Foro Italico next week. The 38-year-old Errani will pair with 20-year-old Giulia Dal Pozzo. Errani ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalie Flekken leaves Brentford for Bayer Leverkusen in pursuit of Champions League glory
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen completed the signing of goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Brentford on Tuesday. The Netherlands international signed a three-year deal until June 30, 2028, for an undisclosed fee. “Mark Flekken possesses a wide range of skills that a goalkeeper in modern top-flight football needs,” Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said. “He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinclair, Martin, Guay among inductees to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2025
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
CALGARY — Soccer star Christine Sinclair, curler Kevin Martin and alpine skier Erik Guay are among the athletes who will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame this year. Wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell and softball player Darren Zack will join them in the athlete category, while NHL coach Ted Nolan and sport leader Martha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods’ son is in the spotlight for a big win. Jack Nicklaus says a tough road lies ahead
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
Golf is hard enough without having a famous father who set a standard hard to match even by the very best. Tiger Woods is certain to watch that unfold over the next several years. Jack Nicklaus already has seen it. A few hours before Scottie Scheffler set out to win the Memorial for the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO COLLECTION: Best of French Open Tennis Quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
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