June 24th, 2025

National Sports

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran and manager Alex Cora ejected from series finale at San Francisco

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran was ejected in the eighth inning of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants after he argued a tag call at second base that had been upheld following a replay review. Duran singled to right field and was out at second on a throw ... Read More »

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Shohei Ohtani pitches sharp first inning for Dodgers before driving in 5 runs at the plate

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitched one hitless inning Sunday in his second mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out two and allowing just one baserunner on an error. The three-time MVP then drove in five runs at the plate, hitting a three-run triple down the right field line in the seventh ... Read More »

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Kylian Mbappe expected to return from illness against Salzburg at Club World Cup

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kylian Mbappe will likely return Thursday against Salzburg after being sidelined from Real Madrid’s first two Club World Cup games, according to coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso told The Associated Press, after the team’s 3-1 win over Pachuca on Sunday, that he is “looking forward to have him back. We need to ... Read More »

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Canada cricketers celebrate T20 World Cup qualification with win over Bermuda

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

KING CITY — Teenage batsman Yuvraj Samra scored 45 runs Sunday as Canada celebrated qualification for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over Bermuda in the final game of the four-country Americas Qualifier. Canada’s seven-wicket win over the Bahamas on Saturday, coupled with Bermuda’s nine-wicket loss to the Cayman Islands, ... Read More »

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Montreal Roses FC, Vancouver Rise FC play to 0-0 draw in Northern Super League

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

BURNABY — Montreal Roses FC and Vancouver Rise FC played to a 0-0 draw in Northern Super League action on Sunday. Vancouver, which had its winless streak extended to four games (0-2-2), had 57 per cent of possession with 14 total shots, seven of which were on target. The Rise (3-4-3) have not won a ... Read More »

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Sonia Citron has 27 points and 11 rebounds, hits winning 3 as Mystics beat Wings 91-88 in OT

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookie Sonia Citron scored a season-high 27 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 12.2 seconds left in overtime, Shakira Austin added 21 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 91-88 on Sunday. Citron made 9 of 13 from the field, hit a career-best four 3-pointers and had a season-high 11 ... Read More »

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Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth excited to perform national anthem before Game 7 of NBA Finals

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At 4-foot-11, Kristin Chenoweth always wanted to play basketball. It never happened, but she still made it to the NBA Finals. The award-winning actress, singer, Oklahoma native, Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee and unabashed Thunder fan was the pick to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 7 of the title series ... Read More »

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Shoeless Jazz Chisholm Jr. crosses plate for Yankees, a century after Shoeless Joe Jackson

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoeless Jazz crossed the plate, a century after Shoeless Joe. Both of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s cleats flew off his feet as he scored from second base in the New York Yankees’ 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in an unusual morning start Sunday. “I was so sweaty. My socks were wet. ... Read More »

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Two-way college star Travis Hunter signs 4-year, $46.6M rookie contract with the Jaguars

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Two-way college star and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, the second overall pick in April’s NFL draft, signed a four-year, $46.6 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The deal includes a $30.5 million signing bonus. Hunter had been one of three unsigned first-round picks, including Cincinnati edge rusher ... Read More »

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Mickey Moniak’s 3-run homer helps MLB-worst Rockies avoid sweep with 4-2 win over D-backs

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run fifth inning, Antonio Senzatala won his second straight start, and the major league-worst Colorado Rockies snapped a three-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The Rockies (18-60) avoided the worst record through 78 games in the modern ... Read More »

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LSU sweeps Coastal Carolina in CWS finals for its 2nd national title in 3 years and 8th overall

By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU knocked previously unbeaten Coastal Carolina ace Jacob Morrison out of the game with a four-run fourth inning and the Tigers won their second national championship in three years Sunday with a 5-3 victory in the College World Series finals. The Tigers (53-15) completed a two-game sweep of the Chanticleers (56-13), ... Read More »

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