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Soroka and Call help the Nationals beat the Rangers 2-0
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Soroka struck out seven in six sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Patrick Corbin and the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Friday night. Soroka (3-3) allowed two hits and walked one. Brad Lord and Jose A. Ferrer each got three outs before Kyle Finnegan finished the two-hitter for his 18th save. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venezuela defeats Bolivia 2-0 to approach World Cup intercontinental playoff spot
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela beat Bolivia 2-0 on Friday to extend its advantage in seventh place in South American World Cup qualifying and a potential spot in an intercontinental playoff for next year’s tournament in North America. Bolivian Héctor Cuellar scored an own goal in the fifth minute after a simple pass to goalkeeper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech hoops and football coaches cheering Red Raiders at WCWS
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas Tech and two of its biggest supporters returned to Devon Park for Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series on Friday night, this time with a national championship in mind. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and former Texas Tech signal caller Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, were back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindor healing from broken toe and could be lineup for Mets this weekend, Manaea makes rehab start
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Shortstop Francisco Lindor’s broken toe is healing fast enough that he may soon be back in the lineup for the New York Mets. Possibly even this weekend. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said before Friday’s game against Colorado that Lindor did some running and went through some drills in the cage. He might ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutors describe their evidence in Wander Franco trial as ‘convincing’ and ‘compelling’
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Key prosecution witnesses testified on Friday in the trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse against a minor, before the Puerto Plata Collegiate Court in the Dominican Republic. The trial that was initially scheduled for Dec. 12 was postponed until earlier this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Munroe hits 2 out, drives in 5 and Louisville rips Miami 8-1 in super regional opener
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jake Munroe hit two home runs and drove in five runs, leading Louisville to an 8-1 victory over Miami on Friday in the opening game of the Louisville Super Regional. Louisville took a 2-0 lead on two swings in the second inning — a first-pitch leadoff home run by Garret Pike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver’s Richard T. Lee, third on Asian Tour, tied for third at RBC Canadian Open
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
CALEDON — After Richard T. Lee’s first round of the RBC Canadian Open his wife was telling him how on the PGA Tour’s app a fireball appears beside a golfer’s name on the leaderboard. That small mental image was enough to fuel Lee on Friday, as he fired a 6-under 64 in the tournament’s second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA’s talks about new league in Europe are continuing, though the process remains in early stages
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA’s talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, Commissioner Adam Silver said, though he noted that it may take at least a couple more years to turn the ideas into reality. Silver spoke at a league event to unveil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady signs a second $1 million-plus NIL deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed another $1 million-plus NIL deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the situation publicly. ESPN first reported the deal. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aces, BetMGM Sportsbook team up: What this means for the WNBA
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The announcement last week was made in true Las Vegas fashion, boldly and loudly in the heart of the Strip. Representatives from the Aces, MGM Resorts and a local charity placed their hands on a big red button that they together pushed down, and the famous Bellagio fountains suddenly roared behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champ takes two-shot lead at RBC Canadian Open after being eighth alternate last week
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
CALEDON — Cameron Champ wasn’t even supposed to be here today. Champ shot a 4-under 66 to climb atop the leaderboard on Friday at 12-under overall at the RBC Canadian Open for a two-stroke lead over fellow American Andrew Putnam. A week ago, Champ was the eighth alternate for the only PGA Tour event in ... Read More »
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