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California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams. The federal Education Department announced the finding Wednesday and proposed a resolution that would require California to bar transgender women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Flagg is the prize player as the Mavericks hold the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg lived up to every expectation during one season at Duke and has the potential for NBA superstardom. That’s why Mavericks fans can’t wait to get him to Dallas. The Mavericks are expected to take Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the draft on Wednesday night, quickly adding another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Branstine beats Andreescu in all-Canadian Wimbledon qualifier
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
WIMBLEDON — Carson Branstine defeated Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1 in an all-Canadian second-round Wimbledon women’s qualifier on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Branstine, a California native who represents Canada through family ties in Toronto, was coming off a first-round upset of top seed and French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., struggled on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays acquire right-hander Robinson Pina from Marlins for prospect
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Robinson Pina from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for pitching prospect Colby Martin. Pina, who made his big-league debut last week, was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, the Blue Jays said. The 26-year-old was 4-3 with a 3.47 earned-run average over 13 appearances (11 starts) with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TD signs deal for naming rights for arena in Hamilton, Ont., to be called TD Coliseum
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
HAMILTON — TD Bank Group has signed a multi-year deal for the naming rights for Oak View Group’s arena project in Hamilton, Ont., that is expected to open later this year. The 18,000-seat sports and entertainment venue will be called TD Coliseum. Oak View Group is renovating what was called FirstOntario Centre. The $280-million project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!German cross-country skier and Olympic champion Victoria Carl fails doping test
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — German cross-country skier Victoria Carl has tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol, the German skiing association said Wednesday. The 29-year-old Carl, who won gold in the cross-country team sprint alongside Katharina Henning at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, failed the test after her final race at the Military World Games in March. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grief, loss changed mindset of top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Matthew Schaefer has been hit with heartache and grief. The 17-year-old defenceman projected to go first overall at the 2025 NHL draft dusted himself off after each devastating blow. Those tragedies now help shape his perspective in and out of hockey as he churns toward the biggest moment to date in a young career. “I’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dinusha takes 2 wickets on debut as Sri Lanka restrict Bangladesh on Day 1 of 2nd test
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Left-arm spinner Sonal Dinusha took two wickets on debut as Sri Lanka limited Bangladesh to 220-8 on the opening day Wednesday of the second test. Fast bowlers Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando also took two each at Singhalese Sports Club. An hour-long rain delay meant only 71 overs were played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian international Sarah Stratigakis returns home, signs with NSL’s AFC Toronto
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
TORONTO — Canadian midfielder Sarah Stratigakis tells a familiar story in signing with AFC Toronto “I’m very excited. Finally, to have a chance to play professionally in Canada,” said the 26-year-old from Woodbridge, Ont. “Playing in front of my family, my friends, my hometown, it means the world to me.” Stratigakis was also sold by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!German cross-country skier Victoria Carl fails doping test
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — German cross-country skier Victoria Carl has tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol, the German skiing association said Wednesday. The 29-year-old Carl, who was second in the overall World Cup standings last season, failed the test after her final race at the Military World Games in March. The skiing association, known by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An 85-year-old known as ‘Presidentissimo’ is the key candidate in Italian sports election
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
ROME (AP) — An 85-year-old former IOC member could be the decisive candidate in a contentious election for the presidency of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), which will have a major role in helping organize next winter’s Milan-Cortina Games. Franco Carraro is seen as a peacemaker between leading candidates Luciano Buonfiglio and Luca Pancalli in ... Read More »
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