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Cubs OF Kyle Tucker leaves game against Reds with a jammed finger
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker left Sunday’s game against Cincinnati with a jammed right ring finger. Tucker was removed after he fouled out to the catcher for the final out of the fourth inning. He was replaced by Vidal Bruján in right field before Cincinnati batted in the fifth. The 28-year-old Tucker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wake Forest heading to Knoxville Regional final after beating Cincinnati 10-3
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marek Houston went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double and four RBIs, Matthew Dallas pitched 7 2/3 solid innings and Wake Forest eliminated Cincinnati from the Knoxville Regional with a 10-3 victory Sunday. The Demon Deacons (38-21) will play No. 14 national seed Tennessee in the regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida coach Paul Maurice has Panthers back in Cup final, fueled by his mix of laughs and hard work
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice keeps the day-to-day routine simple. Show up for work early and have copious amounts of coffee. Trust assistant coaches to do their jobs. Sit in on meetings when needed. Hammer home a consistent message with players. Swear a little bit sometimes, swear profusely at other times. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Root hits 166 not out to lead England to series win against West Indies
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Joe Root hit a stunning 166 not out as England beat West Indies by three wickets at Sophia Gardens in the second ODI on Sunday to take the series. England scored 312-7 with seven balls remaining in reply to West Indies’ 308 all out in 47.4 overs — led by Keacy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer called out after hopping on third base, ending Blue Jays rally in the 5th inning
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays outfielder George Springer skipped into third base on a key RBI hit by teammate Alejandro Kirk, and hopped right into an inning-ending out in the fifth on Sunday against the Athletics. Springer was called out following a replay review after Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann alertly kept his glove on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith drives in 4 runs, deGrom works 6 solid innings as Rangers beat Cardinals 8-1
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith matched his career high of four RBIs with a two-run homer and two-run double, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for the eighth straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 Sunday. The Rangers (29-31) won two of three games against St. Louis and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Easton Carmichael homers twice, Oklahoma rolls past Huskers 17-1 to reach regional final
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Easton Carmichael homered twice and drove in four runs, Oklahoma matched its season high with 18 hits and Cade Crossland scattered five hits over seven innings as the Sooners advanced to the Chapel Hill Regional final with a 17-1 rout of Nebraska on Sunday. The Sooners (37-21) will play No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Yelich exits Brewers’ game against the Phillies with a hand injury
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich left Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Yelich suffered a right hand contusion, the Brewers announced. He was hit by a 90 mph sinker from Ranger Suarez. He remained in the game but was lifted for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balogun to miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup, dropped from US roster already without Pulisic, McKennie
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Forward Folarin Balogun will miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of an ankle injury and was among three players dropped Sunday from a roster already without Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah and Gio Reyna. Defender DeJuan Jones (lower body) and midfielder Sean Zawadzki (knee) also were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piastri and Norris score McLaren 1-2 at Spanish GP to extend F1 lead. Verstappen 10th after penalty
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris moved closer to making this Formula 1 season a simple question of which one of them will come out on top after finishing the Spanish Grand Prix one-two on Sunday. That sense of dominance was aided by a late-race collapse by Max Verstappen and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open: Carlos Alcaraz shows sportsmanship by conceding a point in win over Ben Shelton
By Canadian Press on June 1st, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz called himself for breaking the rules at the French Open and conceded a point to Ben Shelton on Sunday during the defending champion’s 7-6 (8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory in the fourth round. Early in the second set, Shelton whipped a passing shot well out of Alcaraz’s reach up at ... Read More »
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