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Atlanta visits Dallas after Ogunbowale’s 27-point showing
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
Atlanta Dream (10-4, 7-4 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (3-12, 1-8 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings hosts the Atlanta Dream after Arike Ogunbowale scored 27 points in the Dallas Wings’ 91-88 overtime loss to the Washington Mystics. The Wings have gone 1-5 at home. Dallas is third in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana visits Seattle on 3-game road skid
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
Indiana Fever (6-7, 6-5 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (9-5, 8-4 Western Conference) Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever will attempt to break its three-game road losing streak when the Fever play Seattle Storm. The Storm have gone 5-2 at home. Seattle ranks second in the WNBA with 22.6 assists per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City Thunder win first NBA title with dominant defense in Game 7
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA title with a heavy dose of an old standby –- their stingy defense. The Thunder, who led the league in defensive rating in the regular season and the playoffs, turned in another gem in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, a 103-91 victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No ‘Cers: Indiana fans left gasping as Haliburton’s injury dooms title hopes in Game 7 loss
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The gasp inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse was followed quickly by a hush Sunday night. Just seven minutes into Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers’ roaring fans went silent, struggling to fathom what they were watching — a replay of two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton hurting his lower right leg and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Creighton wins first Korn Ferry Tour title
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
WICHITA — Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., won the Wichita Open on Sunday, a day after shooting an 11-under 59, closing with a 2-under 68 for a one-stroke victory over Emilio Gonzalez of Mexico. Creighton won his first Korn Ferry Tour title, finishing at 17-under 263 at Crestview Country Club. On Saturday, he became the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title. The champagne corks were formidable
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder had just won the NBA championship, the on-court ceremony was over and they were heading to the locker room to start the party. This typically includes the traditional spraying of champagne all over everyone and everything. And the Thunder were ready to partake in all that. “Where’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Wave dominates but plays to 0-0 tie with the Washington Spirit
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Wave dominated possession but couldn’t break through in a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday night. The Wave (7-3-3) have dropped only one of their last five matches. San Diego’s 24 points are the most they’ve had through the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico wins CONCACAF Gold Cup group after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mexico tied Costa Rica 0-0 on Sunday night to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Mexico’s Santiago Giménez appeared to score on a bicycle kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time but the goal was disallowed by Guatemalan referee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers right leg injury in Game 7 loss. His father says it’s an Achilles
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — This is not how Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton saw the season ending. He was outside the locker room, a walking boot on his right leg, standing on crutches, greeting his teammates as they came off the floor at the end of their season. There were hugs. There were tears. The end, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA players union president, speaks out on CBA negotiations
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — As president of the WNBA’s players union, Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike has been asked time and again about the league’s collective bargaining agreement discussions. The WNBA is bringing in more money than ever from sponsors and ticket sales, and will bring in much more from its 11-year media rights deal, worth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MVP, Finals MVP, scoring champ, NBA champ: Gilgeous-Alexander holds all those titles
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — He’s the most valuable player. The scoring champion. And now, an NBA champion along with NBA Finals MVP. All in one season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., has entered one of the game’s most elite clubs. The 26-year-old Canadian is atop the basketball world now in almost every way imaginable. Gilgeous-Alexander ... Read More »
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