National Sports
Neymar apologizes for red card in what could be his last game with Brazilian club Santos
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Neymar has apologized for a red card that he says cost Santos a victory in the Brazilian league, claiming that “desperation” to score led to the mistake in what could be his final match with the club. Neymar was sent off in the 76th minute of Santos’ 1-0 loss to Botafogo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!African Champions League title stays in Egypt after Pyramids beats Mamelodi Sundowns
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — The African Champions League soccer title stayed in Egypt with Pyramids winning the final Sunday just seven years after the club was renamed and moved to Cairo. The president of African soccer’s governing body Patrice Motsepe presented the trophy after watching the South African club he owns, Mamelodi Sundowns, lose the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property Brothers, Dina Pugliese among stars in Rogers’ first HGTV and Food Network slate
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
“Breakfast Television” host Dina Pugliese and “Property Brothers” duo Drew and Jonathan Scott are among the stars headlining new HGTV and Food Network Canada shows under the Rogers umbrella. Rogers’ head of original programming Kale Stockwell says the company’s inaugural slate for its newly acquired specialty channels — previously held by Corus — includes 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!79 detained as more violence disrupts PSG’s Champions League celebrations
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — French authorities detained an additional 79 people as violence continued to disrupt PSG’s celebrations of its historic Champions League title, the Paris police chief said on Monday. After more than 100,000 people welcomed the return of PSG players to the French capital following their 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City midfielder Kovacic has Achilles surgery and is out of Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic was ruled out of the Club World Cup after undergoing surgery on an Achilles injury, the English team said Monday. “Mateo will spend the summer rehabilitating from the operation,” City said, “and everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.” The expanded 32-team Club World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen blames frustration for a ‘move that was not right’ after colliding with Russell
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
Max Verstappen said Monday that frustration caused “a move that was not right and shouldn’t have happened”, a day after he initially seemed unrepentant over his collision with George Russell at Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. Before the collision, Verstappen had been asked by his Red Bull team to give up a place to Russell. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they’re looking to overcome their snake-bitten history
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Pacers have finally ended the franchise’s 25-year NBA Finals drought, achieving the unthinkable after starting 10-15 and looking like anything but a title contender. Now Indiana will try to exorcise the demons of its decades-long, snake-bitten history and actually win the title when the Pacers take on the Oklahoma City in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Astros look vulnerable in the AL West. Is anyone ready to dethrone them?
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
Slowly but surely, the stars of Houston’s 2017 World Series-winning team have scattered about in the years since. George Springer is in Toronto now, Alex Bregman in Boston and Carlos Correa in Minnesota. Justin Verlander pitches for San Francisco. Jose Altuve and Lance McCullers Jr. are still with the Astros, but it feels like it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Don’t settle for this’: Postecoglou wants ambition from Tottenham after Europa League success
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged the club to show ambition after ending its 17-year trophy drought as he awaits a decision on whether he will stay on for a third season at the English team. Tottenham claimed its first piece of major silverware since 2008 by beating Manchester United 1-0 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Showstopper. World Cup champion Glenn Maxwell retires from one-day international cricket
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It’s a Big Showstopper. Two-time World Cup champion Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day international cricket in a bid to play a role in Australia’s push for a Twenty20 world title next year. The 36-year-old Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia in an enduring career that is memorable for his unbeaten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards leads Marlins against the Rockies after 5-hit outing
By Canadian Press on June 2nd, 2025
Colorado Rockies (9-50, fifth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (23-34, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marquez (1-7, 7.13 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Marlins: Max Meyer (3-4, 4.53 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Marlins -198, Rockies +165; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
