National Sports
Rangers place Jake Burger on the injured list
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a strained left oblique. Burger was injured on a swing during Friday night’s 6-2 win over the Pirates. Infielder Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and was in uniform for Saturday’s game. Utility player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medvedev defeats old rival Zverev to reach Halle Open final, Bublik awaits
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Daniil Medvedev ended home favorite Alexander Zverev’s hopes of grass-court glory with a 7-6 (3), 6-7 (1), 6-4 win in their Halle Open semifinal on Saturday. Medvedev recovered from squandering three match points on Zverev’s serve at 5-6 in the second set and took nearly 3 hours to get past his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple’s two children with a caption that said: “When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caminero and Pepiot help the surging Rays beat the Tigers 8-3
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Junior Caminero, Danny Jansen and Christopher Morel each hit a solo homer, helping Ryan Pepiot and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Saturday. Taylor Walls had two RBIs for Tampa Bay, and Yandy DĂaz extended his hitting streak to 12 games. Pepiot (5-6) struck out seven while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund beats Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in blistering hot Club World Cup group stage match
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Borussia Dortmund was gifted an easy goal to start the match and held off a strong response from the Mamelodi Sundowns on a fiercely warm day to win 4-3 in the Club World Cup group stage on Saturday. Both teams and the crowd of 14,006 at TQL Stadium sweat through high temperatures ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stenhouse has vowed retaliation on rival Carson Hocevar. Will NASCAR payback be delivered at Pocono?
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Carson Hocevar walked around Pocono Raceway without a scratch on his face. His polo shirt looked more tailored than tattered and the Spire Motorsports driver was ready to race rather than rumble. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. hadn’t socked Hocevar with a right hook quite yet — hot on the heels of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ollie Pope century leads England fightback against India at Headingley
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — Ollie Pope and his latest century spearheaded England to 209-3 after India was bowled out for 471 on day two Saturday of the test series opener at Headingley. Pope was 100 not out and the leading scorer as England slashed its deficit to 262 runs by stumps and won the day. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles’ Jordan Westburg exits game against Yankees with left hand discomfort
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg exited Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees in the third inning because of left hand discomfort. Westburg, who started at designated hitter, walked in the first inning and stole second during an at-bat by Gunnar Henderson. He was replaced in the third by rookie Coby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to ‘hostile’ atmospheres
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — As kickoff approached it was clear — the fans weren’t coming. The Club World Cup, soccer’s shiny, new competition, has been billed as the event to breathe new life into the world’s most popular sport. It began a week ago in the United States, where sports stadiums of monumental capacity and steep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medvedev defeats old rival Zverev to reach Halle Open final
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Daniil Medvedev ended home favorite Alexander Zverev’s hopes of grass-court glory with a 7-6 (3), 6-7 (1), 6-4 win in their Halle Open semifinal on Saturday. Medvedev recovered from squandering three match points on Zverev’s serve at 5-6 in the second set and took nearly 3 hours to get past his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rishabh Pant’s latest audacious century for India lights up Headingley test
By Canadian Press on June 21st, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — Rishabh Pant doesn’t always embrace the easy hit. One of cricket’s mavericks, the India wicketkeeper loves the difficult, high-risk shot. Even in the most nerve-shredding moments, Pant considers options other than the conservative choice. For eight years, his swashbuckling play and attitude has been engaging or enraging India fans. Either way, ... Read More »
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