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Horse trainer Christophe Clement dies at 59 from rare eye cancer
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
Christophe Clement, who trained longshot Tonalist to victory in the 2014 Belmont Stakes and won a Breeders’ Cup race in 2021, has died. He was 59. Clement announced his own death in a prepared statement that was posted to his stable’s X account on Sunday. “Unfortunately, if you are reading this, it means I was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah finishes Premier League season as top scorer and with another record
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah finished the Premier League season with a fourth Golden Boot award and yet another record after his latest prolific campaign with Liverpool. The Egypt forward grabbed a late equalizer for Liverpool in the champion’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday to move onto 29 goals — six more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emery accuses ref of ‘big mistake’ as Villa fails to reach Champions League
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confronted referee Thomas Bramall after the final whistle in the Premier League’s final round Sunday, unhappy at what he believed was a “big mistake” by the match official that potentially cost the team a place in the Champions League. A win over Manchester United at Old Trafford would have qualified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penske gives command to start Indy 500, then watches McLaughlin crash out before the green flag
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Penske delivered a forceful command for drivers to start their engines at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday after the most trying of weeks for his own race team, only to watch Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin crash out before it even began. McLaughlin was warming up his tires on the parade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray join the ceremony for Rafael Nadal
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray showed up at the French Open on Sunday to participate in a ceremony honoring 14-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal, symbolizing the approaching end of a golden era in men’s tennis. During the tribute to Nadal, a video played showing his three rivals — together, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skubal’s 1st complete game and 5-run 4th inning help Tigers beat Guardians and avoid 4-game sweep
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal gave up two hits and matched a career high with 13 strikeouts in his first professional complete game, Zach McKinstry had a two-run homer in a five-run fourth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. The reigning AL Cy Young Award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool players raise Premier League trophy in front of Klopp
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool’s players have finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy — and Jurgen Klopp was back at Anfield to enjoy the celebrations. The Reds clinched a record-tying 20th English top-flight title on April 27 but had to wait a month to receive the trophy after their final game of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scott McLaughlin crashes during Indy 500 warm-up, bursts into tears
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott McLaughlin crashed during the warm-up laps for the Indianapolis 500 and immediately burst into tears. The Team Penske driver slammed into the wall as he was swerving to warm his tires before Sunday’s green flag. The New Zealander, who was slated to start 10th, buried his head in his hands while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frustration and slow driving at Monaco GP as F1 rule change backfires
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
Going slow was one way to secure points at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday as Formula 1’s much-hyped attempt to shake up the prestigious race brought little drama. Overtaking is near-impossible on Monaco’s narrow streets. To make the race more of a strategy contest, F1’s governing body, the FIA, required two tire changes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emery confronts ref after controversial call hurts Villa in failed bid to reach Champions League
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confronted referee Thomas Bramall after the final whistle in the Premier League’s final round Sunday, unhappy at a call by the match official that potentially cost the team a place in the Champions League. A win over Manchester United at Old Trafford would have qualified Villa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Indianapolis 500 is starting, but after a rain delay, can Larson complete ‘the double?’
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Penske has delivered the command for drivers to start their engines at the Indianapolis 500 after a 42-minute delay for rain — a pause that has Kyle Larson’s attempt to complete “the double” and race 1,100-miles in one day in jeopardy. The NASCAR star must leave Indianapolis Motor Speedway by 4 ... Read More »
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