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England fast bowler Brydon Carse considered getting toe amputated
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England fast bowler Brydon Carse said he considered getting a toe amputated after encountering longstanding problems because of his bowling action. The damage to his second toe on his left foot became so bad over the winter when playing for England that Carse was forced to pull out midway through its Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term. Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports. Trump’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in the wake of the Nassar scandal, to step down in December
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
Li Li Leung, who deftly guided USA Gymnastics back from the brink of collapse in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, is stepping down at the end of the year. The decision, which USA Gymnastics announced Thursday, comes with the organization in a far different place than it was when Leung took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Sergiño Dest was dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team’s final match of the 2022 World Cup. “The technical, medical and high performance staffs have done a series of evaluations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds experience to his 26-man CONCACAF Gold Cup roster
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
Veterans Alistair Johnston, Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio will rejoin Canada later this month for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. All three are included in Jesse Marsch’s 26-man roster, which also adds goalkeeper Tom McGill and defender Kamal Miller to those held over from the 23-player Canadian Shield Tournament, which kicks off Saturday with No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It doesn’t feel like a crisis’: Wiegman says England squad is ‘happy’ ahead of Women’s Euros
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
England coach Sarina Wiegman laughed off suggestions of a “crisis” in the camp ahead of the Women’s European Championship title defense after a chaotic week when key, experienced players pulled out of selection for the tournament. Star defender Millie Bright declared herself unavailable for the Euros, saying she was not “100% mentally or physically,” while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connecticut Sun are struggling at start of rebuild with losses in six of first seven games
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
Tina Charles returned to the Connecticut Sun knowing the franchise was rebuilding. The WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder didn’t care because it was a chance to come full circle with the team that drafted her No. 1 in 2010. So far on the court it’s been a rough start to the season for the Sun, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open: No. 1 Sinner plays Djokovic and defending champ Alcaraz faces Musetti in semis
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — It is unusual to think of Novak Djokovic as not being the favorite to win a French Open semifinal, given that his greatest clay-court rival Rafael Nadal has retired. After all, Djokovic has won three titles at Roland-Garros among his men’s record 24 Grand Slams. He also owns prestigious winning head-to-head records ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins name ex-forward Marco Sturm as head coach to replace fired Jim Montgomery
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins hired Marco Sturm as coach on Thursday to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016. The Bruins picked Sturm to replace interim coach Joe Sacco, who took over from Jim Montgomery in November and led the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United wants striker Mbeumo as Amorim looks to add to Cunha transfer
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of confidentiality because United has not publicly declared its interest. The 20-time English league champion is planning to overhaul a team that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draisaitl scores in OT, Oilers beat Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Stanley Cup was brought out onto the ice prior to Game 1 of the final, just as it was last year, everything the Edmonton Oilers expressed about this time being different came into focus. “Last year, I was kind of looking at it with googly eyes,” goaltender Stuart Skinner ... Read More »
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