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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 »
Be the first to comment!Skenes dominant into 8th, McCutchen hits go-ahead single as Pirates win 2-1 to sweep Phillies
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 win on Sunday. Skenes lowered his ERA to 1.88 while his record remained at 4-6. The 23-year-old ace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flaherty fans 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Tigers beat Cubs 4-0 in matchup of AL-NL Central leaders
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday and took two of three games in a matchup of two of the MLB’s top teams. The AL Central-leading Tigers improved to 43-24, while the NL Central-best Cubs fell to 40-25 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oyarzabal gives Spain 2-1 halftime lead in Nations League final against Portugal
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored just before the break to give Spain a 2-1 lead at halftime in the Nations League final against Portugal on Sunday. The Real Sociedad forward squeezed the ball past Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa in the 45th minute after Pedri played him in. Spain’s Nico Williams Martin Zubimendi had broken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nolan Jones scores go-ahead run on throwing error in 7th, Guardians beat Astros 4-2
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nolan Jones scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by pitcher Steven Okert in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Steven Kwan followed with a sacrifice fly, plating Bo Naylor, as Okert (1-2) allowed two runs in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jac Caglianone posts his first multihit game with the Kansas City Royals
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone showed off his sweet swing on Sunday, posting his first multihit game since his promotion to the major leagues. Caglianone lined a single to center in the first inning at the Chicago White Sox. He doubled in the fourth, recording a 113.6 mph exit velocity on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Bowman hits wall at Michigan as his rough stretch continues in NASCAR Cup Series
By Canadian Press on June 8th, 2025
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Alex Bowman hit a wall with the front end of his No. 48 Chevrolet as part of a multi-car crash in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan on Sunday. Bowman got out of the car on his own and walked to an ambulance that transported him to the infield for ... Read More »
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