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Guardiola picks up another honor in Manchester. This one is from its university
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Manchester on Monday to recognize his contribution on and off the field since joining the club in 2016. Guardiola was presented with an honorary doctorate by the university’s chancellor at a ceremony to honor his success with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matt Vogt once chose dentistry over golf. Back home at the US Open, he’s learned he didn’t have to
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Vogt was always going to be at the U.S. Open this week. The man who likes to plan had it all planned out. He and his wife, Hilary, and their 15-month-old daughter, Charlotte, and their dogs would make the nearly six-hour drive from the Indianapolis suburbs and then crash at his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New coach Lane Lambert says he expects to lead the Kraken to the playoffs
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Lane Lambert said he feels no pressure to turn the Seattle Kraken into a playoff contender. But his own expectation is to do exactly that. Lambert was introduced as the Kraken’s coach on Monday at the team’s practice facility. He was hired on May 29 after spending last season as an associate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cricket’s Hall of Fame inducts Dhoni, Mir, Smith, Amla, Hayden, Vettori and Taylor
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Two-time world champion Mahendra Singh Dhoni led the 2025 class of seven cricketers into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday. He was joined by Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, South Africa’s most successful captain and second highest test scorer, Matthew Hayden of Australia, Daniel Vettori of New Zealand, Sarah Taylor of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran forward Cyle Larin to captain Canada against Ivory Coast at Canadian Shield
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Veteran striker Cyle Larin will captain Canada in its final outing at the Canadian Shield tournament against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday. With regular captain Alphonso Davies out injured, vice-captain Stephen Eustaquio led the team out Saturday in the tournament-opening 4-2 win over No. 25 Ukraine. Forward Jonathan David, who scored twice Saturday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wander Franco’s attorney to ask court to exonerate his client in sexual abuse case
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
PUERTO LA PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The attorney for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco said Monday he will ask the court to exonerate his client of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes. Franco, who was charged in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The late Jim Irsay’s 3 daughters take charge of Colts under his transition plan
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are moving forward with the late Jim Irsay’s transition plan for ownership, which calls for his three daughters to take charge of the club. The team said Monday that Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson each would continue to hold the title of owner, which they have done ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Adams to miss US-Switzerland friendly because of foot injury
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams will miss Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland because of a foot injury. “I hope it’s not a big issue,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said Monday. “I think we can manage in a good way and rest him a few days and then see if he can be ready ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers embrace urgency after disappointing 2024 season
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The vibes were off from the start of last season for the San Francisco 49ers. Contract disputes provided a cloud over the team throughout the spring and summer, the Super Bowl hangover and a third straight short offseason sapped some energy and a lack of roster turnover led to some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Complainant in hockey players’ sex assault trial is not credible, defence argues
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
LONDON — A woman accusing five hockey players of sexual assault made up a false narrative because she didn’t want to take responsibility for her decisions that night, a defence lawyer for one of the players argued as final submissions in the case began Monday. David Humphrey, who represents Michael McLeod, argued the complainant has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Bennett raising his game and wreaking havoc for Florida Panthers
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SUNRISE — Connor McDavid goes way back with Sam Bennett. The youngsters played together on the same team in the Greater Toronto Area as kids, faced off in the Ontario Hockey League, and have been on opposite sides in the Battle of Alberta. They also went toe-to-toe in last year’s Stanley Cup final, which Bennett’s ... Read More »
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