National Sports
Veteran linebacker McManis will anchor new-look Toronto Argonauts defence in 2025
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
GUELPH — Wynton McManis finds himself in somewhat unfamiliar surroundings as he returns for a fourth season with the Toronto Argonauts. The veteran middle linebacker will anchor a new-look Argos defence this season. Toronto will open its schedule June 6 in Montreal minus seven starters from the unit that forced five turnovers — resulting in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and comes a day before the Cincinnati Reds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinner passes big test in return from doping ban, Alcaraz sets up rematch with Draper in Rome
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban, beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2), 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. The 18th-ranked Cerundolo has a tour-best 18 wins on clay this year and was coming off a run to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daughter of Maradona testifies against late soccer star’s primary care doctor
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — One of Diego Maradona’s daughters testified Tuesday that her father’s primary care physician couldn’t explain to her what type of treatment the soccer great was receiving and blamed the doctor for recommending that her father be moved to home care before his death in 2020. Leopoldo Luque, a neurosurgeon who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is fueled by the Aces falling short last season
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A’ja Wilson went into last season trying to prove she was indeed the WNBA’s best player even if MVP voters thought otherwise in 2023. She then went out and put together one of the best performances in league history. The problem is her teammates didn’t all come along, and the two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. “In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been,” the 51-year-old American said in an interview. “For me personally, as a coach, as a person, I just feel like I’ve found a home. And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NiJaree Canady handles pressure, makes $1 million-plus NIL deal pay off for Texas Tech
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — NiJaree Canady smiled broadly as she held up a gaudy championship belt with the Big 12 logo in the center. Texas Tech’s star pitcher had dominated the conference tournament, throwing 16 2/3 shutout innings in three games to claim the Most Outstanding Player award. Her smile was as much from relief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tee times for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — At Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, N.C. Purse: TBA Yardage: 7,626; Par: 71 All Times EDT Thursday-Friday First hole-10th hole 7 a.m.-12:25 p.m. — Luke Donald, England; Padraig Harrington, Ireland; Martin Kaymer, Germany. 7:11 a.m.-12:36 p.m. — John Somers, United States; Taylor Moore, United States; David Puig, Spain. 7:22 a.m.-12:47 p.m. — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
TORONTO — It’s been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark’s FC Midtjylland, the 26-year-old Norwegian’s progress has been further hampered by a string of minor injuries. Brynhildsen has made just four starts, with three other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera placed on 10-day injured list with left ankle fracture
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle fracture ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding move, infielder DJ LeMahieu completed his rehab assignment and was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. In the ninth inning of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern hires Bengals scout Christian Sarkisian as its athletic department general manager
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern hired Cincinnati Bengals scout Christian Sarkisian as the athletic department’s general manager on Tuesday to oversee the school’s salary cap and revenue-sharing issues. Sarkisian, who spent the past seven years as a scout for the Bengals, will help Northwestern navigate a changing landscape. Schools would be allowed to share millions ... Read More »
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