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Stokely, Stevenson combine for 9 RBIs and North Carolina routs Arizona 18-2 to open Super Regional
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Hunter Stokely drove in five runs, Luke Stevenson drove in four and North Carolina rolled to an 18-2 victory over Arizona on Friday to open the Chapel Hill Super Regional. Jake Knapp allowed two runs on nine hits in seven innings. He improved to 14-0 with a 2.02 ERA. Tom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHP Tyler Alexander clears waivers and becomes free agent after Brewers designate him for assignment
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander, who got designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers this week, has elected free agency after clearing waivers. Alexander, 30, had been designated for assignment on Sunday. Alexander had a 3-5 record with a 6.19 ERA and one save for the Brewers this season while making 21 appearances, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champ takes clubhouse lead at RBC Canadian Open; Vancouver’s Lee low Canadian
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
CALEDON — American Cameron Champ shot a 4-under 66 in Friday’s morning wave to become the clubhouse leader in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. Vancouver’s Richard T. Lee fired a 6-under 64 to rocket up the leaderboard and sit in a tie for second with Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen. They are three shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Knight eager to introduce PWHL and women’s hockey to her new team in Seattle
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
As Hilary Knight winds down her international career, the four-time Olympian and long-time face of U.S. women’s hockey is hardly done making inroads in her sport. Next up for the 35-year-old during a trailblazing career — in which she stood up to USA Hockey in demanding better wages and helped found the PWHL — is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats veteran quarterback Mitchell poised to reach 100-win milestone
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell is poised to join a very select group. The veteran quarterback chases his 100th career CFL regular-season win Saturday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Calgary Stampeders in the season opener for both teams. And the Katy, Tex., native can achieve the milestone faster than any other player in league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with “a serious form of cancer”
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with “a serious form of cancer that’s spread.” In a story posted on the club’s website Friday, Goveia, 55, said the diagnosis was made in April. Although there was no specific mention as to the form of the disease, two league sources said Goveia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base. Shaken by flops at the Copa America and the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. plays Turkey on Saturday at East Hartford, Connecticut, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars fire coach DeBoer after losing in West final for a 3rd year in a row
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham fires coach Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club’s first trophy in 17 years. Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, fulfilling his promise that he “always” delivers silverware in his second season. But, until then, Spurs had a dismal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham fires coach Ange Postecoglou despite ending trophy drought with Europa League title
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, two weeks after the Australian led the club to the Europa League title to end its 17-year wait for a trophy. Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final but otherwise had a dismal season as it finished 17th in the Premier League standings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this trivia quiz (answers below): ___ 1. Where was the first U.S. Open in Pennsylvania? a.) Oakmont b.) Philadelphia Cricket Club c.) Merion 2. Jack Nicklaus won his first U.S. Open at Oakmont. Who did he beat in the playoff? a.) Arnold ... Read More »
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