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Don Cherry, 91, signs off podcast after 313 episodes, future uncertain
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry signed off from his podcast for the final time — or so it seemed. The 91-year-old Cherry had hosted “Don Cherry’s Grapevine Podcast” since August 2023, producing 313 episodes in total. His son and co-host, Tim Cherry, said on the finale that it had racked up 6.5 million downloads. “Well, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keith, Chara, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill, Decker named to HHOF
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker were the players named to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau were named as builders. The group will be officially inducted in November. Defencemen Keith, Chara and Thornton were all in their first year of Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Keith, Chara, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill, Decker named to HHOF
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Duncan Keith, Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker are the players elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2025. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA hits 5 billion social views during Finals. OKC’s Game 7 win draws top finals audience in 6 years
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The NBA generated more than 5 billion views across social media platforms during this season’s NBA Finals, up 215% from last season’s title series. That figure, released Tuesday, follows a 10% leap in overall viewership for ESPN and ABC during the 34 games they carried in this year’s playoffs as opposed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge in Maradona negligence case resigns amid scandal
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine judge embroiled in the scandal that led to the mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona’s death resigned Tuesday after a grand jury announced it would continue a process to consider her removal. Julieta Makintach, who withdrew from the case because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keegan Bradley would be a shoo-in for the Ryder Cup except that he’s the American captain
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The question about playing in the Ryder Cup was inevitable. For the Americans who have spent time with Keegan Bradley over the last year, the answer he gave on the 18th green was as pure as the 6-foot putt he had just made to win the Travelers Championship. “Go USA!” was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo, Auger-Aliassime advances to Mallorca quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
SANTA PONSA — Montreal will be well-represented in the quarterfinals of the Mallorca Championship after Gabriel Diallo and FĂ©lix Auger-Aliassime won their second-round matches Tuesday. Diallo continued his successful grass-court season with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Laslo Djere. Later, second-seed Auger-Aliassime joined his compatriot in the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-3 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is ‘pretty sure’ the 2025 season will be his last in the NFL
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” the 2025 season, his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be his last in the NFL, the 41-year-old quarterback said Tuesday. The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets. Rodgers’ base salary is $13.65 million and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back after lengthy break, TFC looks to snap 12-game winless run against Red Bulls
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
TORONTO — After a 25-day hiatus, Toronto FC returns to action Wednesday looking for a change of fortune when it hosts the New York Red Bulls. Toronto’s break was longer than most, with a June 13 game at Los Angeles FC pushed back to Oct. 8 after LAFC qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will the Islanders bring James Hagens home? GM Mathieu Darche weighs his options in the NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Mathieu Darche’s phone keeps ringing as he prepares for his first NHL draft as general manager of the New York Islanders, and he’s sure of only one thing: They are not trading the No. 1 pick. Beyond that, it’s wide open. While Darche is not saying, the growing consensus is the Islanders are expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England chases down 371 runs to beat India in series opener at Headingley
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — England brilliantly paced a mammoth chase of 371 runs to beat India by five wickets and take the series-opening Headingley test on Tuesday with 14 overs to spare. England pulled off the 10th highest successful run chase in test history by playing clinically and confidently on a fifth-day pitch and in ... Read More »
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