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Italy gives winning sendoff for Spalletti in World Cup qualifying. De Bruyne saves Belgium
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy beat Moldova 2-0 on Monday for its first points in the beleaguered national team’s attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time since 2014. There was also a significant victory for Belgium, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring in the 88th minute to snatch a 4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Bowler Logan Cooke gets $16M extension with Jaguars that makes him NFL’s highest-paid punter
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s Logan Cooke is now the NFL’s highest-paid punter. Cooke has signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Jaguars, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because neither side released contract details. A second-team All-Pro selection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xander Schauffele is a sick man when it comes to golf’s toughest test. He loves the US Open
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Xander Schauffele wrapped up nine holes of the most punishing U.S. Open course and was smiling. This was on a Monday, only a practice round at Oakmont. But the image illustrates why Schauffele rarely seems to suffer at the major reputed to be the toughest test in golf. He has finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College World Series will feature some Pac-12 nostalgia. ‘This is for the West,’ UCLA coach says
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The ghosts of the old Pac-12 will be lurking at Charles Schwab Field this weekend when the College World Series opens. Oregon State, UCLA and Arizona will be back in Omaha, where they combined for seven of the 24 national baseball championships won by the conference. “This is for the West,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers release Jaire Alexander after injuries had limited the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
Jaire Alexander has been released by the Green Bay Packers, ending a seven-year run in which he emerged as one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks before injuries limited his availability. The Packers announced the move Monday, a day before they open their mandatory minicamp. The decision is expected to clear about $17 million in cap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy earns much-needed win in World Cup qualifying in parting gift for Spalletti
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy beat Moldova 2-0 on Monday for its first points in the beleaguered national team’s attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Spalletti was informed ahead of the game in Reggio Emilia that he would be losing his job as Italy coach in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox calling up top prospect Roman Anthony two days after 497-foot grand slam in minors
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are calling up top prospect Roman Anthony two days after the 21-year-old outfielder hit a 497-foot grand slam for Triple-A Worcester. Anthony will make his major league debut Monday night at home against Tampa Bay, batting fifth and playing right field, manager Alex Cora said. A second-round pick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by President Donald Trump’s administration may be among the outside events that impact next year’s tournament. “There are certainly things that are happening at the national level, the international level, there are going to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snake eyes: D-backs’ $425 million investment in starting pitching hasn’t gone as planned
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The normally budget-conscious Arizona Diamondbacks have been willing to spend big money over the past several years, taking chances on the notoriously volatile market of free agent starting pitching. So far, it’s a bet that has come up snake eyes. Over the past 5 1/2 years, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has committed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark will miss 5th game with quad strain but could soon start ‘ramping back up’
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark will sit out a fifth consecutive game with a quadriceps strain when Indiana visits Atlanta on Tuesday, shifting the focus to whether the Fever star will return against the WNBA champion New York Liberty. Indiana coach Stephanie White stopped short Monday of saying Clark had been cleared for basketball activities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top NHL draft prospects have breakfast with Marchand, meet McDavid at the Stanley Cup Final
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Visiting the Stanley Cup Final weeks before hearing their names called early in the NHL draft, top prospects Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, James Hagens and Jake O’Brien got a surprise at the Panthers’ practice facility on Monday. Brad Marchand pulled up a chair and joined them for breakfast. The 37-year-old veteran ... Read More »
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