National Sports
Together again, Vernon Adams Jr. and Dominique Rhymes reunite as Calgary Stampeders
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
CALGARY — Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and receiver Dominique Rhymes want their shared history to be an advantage, for each other and their new team, as both men settle into becoming Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders acquired Adams in a trade with the B.C. Lions in November. Calgary and Adams, 32, quickly agreed to a restructured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California changes competition rules for track and field finals amid controversy over trans athlete
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track and field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete. The California Interscholastic Federation said it was extending access for more “biological female” athletes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jack Nicklaus was surprised by Rory McIlroy’s decision to skip the Memorial
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jack Nicklaus said Tuesday he was surprised Rory McIlroy decided to skip the Memorial for the first time since 2017 and that he hasn’t spoken to him since McIlroy won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Nicklaus was short with his answers on McIlroy, not wanting to make his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox trade C Matt Thaiss to Tampa Bay and reinstate C Korey Lee from injured list
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago White Sox traded Matt Thaiss to Tampa Bay and reinstated fellow catcher Korey Lee from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Chicago received minor league outfielder Dru Baker from Tampa Bay for the 30-year-old Thaiss, who hit .212 with a homer and eight RBIs in 35 games with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blashill and the Blackhawks think he is ready for a second opportunity as an NHL head coach
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Blashill was 41 when he replaced Mike Babcock with the Detroit Red Wings in 2015. A decade later, long after he was dumped by the Red Wings, he has a second chance to prove himself as a head coach in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks think he is ready. Blashill was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It’s one win in a series otherwise going resoundingly against them. The Carolina Hurricanes still face a long and improbable climb ahead against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. For now the reward from Monday’s sweep-averting road win is simply another chance to play at home in Wednesday night’s Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelly Korda preaching patience as she seeks her first title of the year at US Women’s Open
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Nelly Korda says she has learned the value of patience during a season in which titles haven’t come as easily as they did for her a year earlier. That trait is particularly important this week at the U.S. Women’s Open, a tournament that hasn’t been kind to the world’s top-ranked player. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime gives up two-set lead in French Open loss to Arnaldi
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
PARIS — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the French Open after giving up a two-set lead in a 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 first-round loss to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi on Tuesday. Arnaldi, who roared back into contention after being soundly defeated in the second set, picked up his fourth and fifth breaks of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California changes competition rules for track and field final amid controversy over trans athlete
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend’s state track and field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete. The California Interscholastic Federation said it was extending access for more cisgender athletes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge steps down in Diego Maradona trial after documentary controversy
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — One of the three judges in the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona stepped down from the proceedings Tuesday after becoming embroiled in controversy for having participated in the making of a documentary about the case. Julieta Makintach withdrew from the San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook say he’s having surgery on his right hand to fix 2 breaks
By Canadian Press on May 27th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook said he was having surgery Tuesday to fix two breaks in his right hand that he suffered during the season. He wrote in his “ Word of Westbrook ” newsletter that he was “grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back ... Read More »
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