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Reports: Bayern agrees deal with Leverkusen to take Tah to Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has reportedly agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to take Germany defender Jonathan Tah to the Club World Cup. Kicker magazine and other media outlets reported Saturday that Bayern, which had announced Tah’s signing “without a transfer fee” on May 29, has agreed to pay Leverkusen up to 4 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yui Kamiji wins fifth French Open wheelchair singles title
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Yui Kamiji of Japan won a fifth wheelchair singles title at the French Open by beating second-seeded Aniek Van Koot on Saturday. Kamiji won 6-2, 6-2 in the women’s final on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. It was the 72nd meeting between Kamiji and her Dutch rival, and their 20th at a Grand Slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
Popeye Jones was an NBA rookie with the Mavericks the same season that Dallas debuted its new NHL team, and he decided to go to a Stars game after meeting future Hall of Fame player Mike Modano. “I couldn’t figure out hockey. They were jumping over and off the ice … I’m like, ‘what’s going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former champions Justine Henin and Andre Agassi to present French Open trophies
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Former French Open champions Justine Henin and Andre Agassi will present the women’s and men’s singles trophies at Roland-Garros, organizers said Saturday. Henin won the clay-court Grand Slam four times. Agassi lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in 1999. He was also twice runner-up in Paris. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka takes on No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders hitch quarterback wagon to “Big-play VA” Vernon Adams Jr.
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
CALGARY — The road back to the CFL playoffs goes through Vernon Adams Jr. in Calgary. The Stampeders acquired the quarterback from the B.C. Lions a month after their worst season in two decades concluded in 2024. Calgary finished last in the CFL with a 5-12-1 record. The Lions choosing Nathan Rourke their No. 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
A federal judge has approved terms of a sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century. In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that college sports was built upon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Club World Cup has faced pushback in Europe but FIFA is banking on its big bet
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
The Club World Cup. A bold new era for the world’s most popular sport — or a major inconvenience, shoe-horned into a soccer calendar that is already at saturation point? FIFA’s newly expanded tournament kicks off June 14 in Miami against the backdrop of legal challenges in Europe, strike threats and repeated concerns over players’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies take home losing streak into matchup with the Mets
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
New York Mets (40-24, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (12-51, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Saturday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (6-3, 3.07 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-4, 8.50 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -282, Rockies +228; over/under is 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays aim to keep win streak going against the Twins
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (34-29, third in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (34-29, second in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (5-4, 3.82 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Twins: Chris Paddack (2-5, 3.58 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -130, Blue Jays +109; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves aim to break 5-game slide, play the Giants
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
Atlanta Braves (27-35, fourth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (36-28, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (2-3, 4.56 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (5-5, 2.55 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -140, Giants +118; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees play the Red Sox leading series 1-0
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
Boston Red Sox (30-35, fourth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (39-23, first in the AL East) New York; Saturday, 7:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (5-4, 1.98 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Yankees: Ryan Yarbrough (3-0, 2.83 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -112, Red Sox ... Read More »
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