June 23rd, 2025

National Sports

White Sox reach agreement for potential future sale of controlling interest to Justin Ishbia

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement that will give Justin Ishbia, the brother of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, the chance to buy a future controlling interest in the club. The team made the announcement Thursday, adding that Ishbia will make capital infusions into the White Sox as a limited ... Read More »

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Olympic star, 3-time pro champion Vasiliy Lomachenko announces retirement from boxing

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

Vasiliy Lomachenko has announced his retirement from boxing after a decorated career that included two Olympic gold medals and professional world titles in three weight classes. Lomachenko announced his decision with a video on social media Thursday. “I am grateful for every victory and every defeat, both in the ring and in life,” Lomachenko said. ... Read More »

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French Open: Coco Gauff beats LoĂŻs Boisson to set up a 1 vs. 2 final against Aryna Sabalenka

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating LoĂŻs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361. The victory by No. 2 Gauff sets up a blockbuster championship match against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. Sabalenka ... Read More »

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French Open: Swiatek says chair umpire’s refusal to inspect a mark was unfair

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek said it’s unfair that the chair umpire refused her request to climb down and inspect a mark during her semifinal loss to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open on Thursday. The incident happened when Swiatek was 4-2 up in the second set and with Sabalenka serving on Court Philippe-Chatrier. ... Read More »

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Federal judges rule in favor of NASCAR in lawsuit filed by Jordan-owned 23XI and Front Row

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A three-judge federal appellate panel ruled Thursday in favor of NASCAR in the antitrust lawsuit filed by two teams, one owned by Michael Jordan, and vacated an injunction that required 23XI and Front Row be recognized as chartered teams as their case snakes through the legal system. Both race teams sued ... Read More »

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China out of contention for World Cup after 1-0 loss to Indonesia

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

PERTH, Australia (AP) — China was eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualification Thursday after a 1-0 loss to Indonesia in Jakarta. A first-half penalty from Ole Romeny was enough to keep China, whose sole appearance was in 2002, last in Group C with just one game remaining. Indonesia, coached by Patrick Kluivert, took the lead ... Read More »

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‘I was overwhelmed’: Gill on becoming India’s new test captain

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

Shubman Gill admitted he was surprised and excited when he was named as India’s new test captain. Gill was appointed last month following the test retirements of the last two captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He met the media in Mumbai on Thursday before India leaves for the five-test series against England starting on ... Read More »

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Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman join Australia SailGP team as co-owners

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman become co-owners of the Australia SailGP team on Thursday. The “Deadpool & Wolverine” stars joined driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the team’s rebrand after several successful seasons, winning three championships in its four seasons. The team will be called the BONDS Flying Roos, with the Australian underwear company ... Read More »

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Triumph reunites to lay it on the line at Stanley Cup final in Edmonton

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

EDMONTON — Canadian rock legends Triumph will reunite for a three-song set ahead of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday. The Mississauga power trio — Rik Emmett, Gil Moore and Mike Levine — rose to fame in the late ’70s and ’80s with hits like “Lay It on the Line.” The song ... Read More »

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Olympic high jump gold medalists Kerr and Tamberi debate the rules for ties

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

ROME (AP) — At the last two Olympics, the men’s high jump produced a tie — requiring a big decision. In Tokyo four years ago, Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim agreed to share the gold. In Paris last year, Hamish Kerr and Shelby McEwen agreed to a jump-off that Kerr finally won after an interminable ... Read More »

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PWHL Vancouver signs former Charge goaltender Maschmeyer to two-year contract.

By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team continued to add to its initial roster Thursday by signing goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer to a two-year contract. Maschmeyer spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa Charge. She was one of the franchise’s three foundational signings in the PWHL’s inaugural season, but she sustained a season-ending lower-body ... Read More »

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