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Niemann wins LIV Golf Virginia for 4th victory in the Saudi-funded tour’s first 8 events of the year
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Joaquin Niemann of Chile won LIV Golf Virginia on Sunday for his fourth victory in the Saudi-funded tour’s first eight events of the season, closing with an 8-under 63 to beat Graeme McDowell and Anirban Lahiri by a stroke. Niemann broke out of a logjam at the top with birdies on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz, and each time it’s happened he has won the tournament anyway. But not in such dramatic style as Sunday’s French Open final, however, when the Spaniard rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan India hits a tiebreaking double as the Royals beat the White Sox 7-5
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking double in Kansas City’s two-run seventh inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. each hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which had lost three of four. Jac Caglianone went 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England clinches T20 series against West Indies as Brook’s winning start as captain continues
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
BRISTOL, England (AP) — England captain Harry Brook praised the unity of his “group of mates” after sealing his second series win in just 11 days in charge on Sunday. England won the second Twenty20 cricket international against West Indies by 4 wickets with nine balls to spare to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McLain’s homer sends Reds past Diamondbacks 4-2 for 3-game sweep
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt McLain broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer off Zac Gallen, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep with a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jose Trevino also homered for the Reds (33-33), who got back to .500 for the first time since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronaldo scores to take Nations League final to extra time with Portugal and Spain level at 2-2
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored to send the Nations League final into extra time on Sunday with Portugal and Spain level at 2-2. Ronaldo equalized in the 61st minute with his record-extending 138th goal for Portugal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a 2-1 halftime lead. Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Portugal goalkeeper Diogo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chukwu’s wonder goal the difference as Canada women crowned CONCACAF U-20 champions
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
ALAJUELA — Canada won the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship on Sunday, defeating Mexico 3-2 after extra time thanks to a marvellous goal by Annabelle Chukwu in the 122nd minute. Chukwu beat two defenders at the byline and then, from an almost impossible angle, roofed the winner as the clock counted down in stoppage time. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hemi power: Ram plans return to NASCAR in 2026 with Truck Series entry. Cup Series could be next
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
Ram will return to NASCAR next year in the Truck Series, a comeback the Stellantis-owned brand believes is the first step toward launching a stock car program in the top Cup Series. Ram, which left NASCAR after the 2012 season, will race in the third-tier Truck Series alongside rivals Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota. Ram becomes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final is as tight as can be. Game 3 could tilt the series
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — After going the distance in the Stanley Cup Final last year with the Florida Panthers beating the Edmonton Oilers by a goal in Game 7 and being one win apart during the regular season, not much is separating these two NHL powerhouses so far in their championship series rematch. This final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray State pounds Duke 19-9 to force deciding game in Durham Super Regional
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Dustin Mercer had four hits, Dom Decker and Will Verling drove in four runs apiece and Mercer pounded Duke 19-9 on Sunday to force a deciding third game in the Durham Super Regional. Four players scored three times and two scored twice as the Racers (43-15) scored 10-plus runs for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open gets a soggy start to the week at Oakmont, with Jordan Spieth among early arrivals
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Players began arriving at Oakmont on Sunday with umbrellas and expectations for a U.S. Open to live up to its reputation as golf’s toughest test. Jordan Spieth was among the early arrivals, playing the front nine on Saturday and 11 holes on Sunday in a light, but steady rain. Turns out ... Read More »
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