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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 GimĂ©nez 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 »
Be the first to comment!Competition should stiffen for unproven Americans in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Freese’s gaffe that cost the U.S. the lead in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group play finale drew a reaction from coach Mauricio Pochettino that Americans can apply to the rest of their last competitive test before next year’s World Cup. “Move on,” Pochettino said of the goalkeeper’s botched clearing attempt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MVP. Finals MVP. Scoring champ. NBA champ. OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now 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 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 and the Oklahoma ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points, Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 for NBA title
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions. The best team all season was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson leads Aces past Fever to end three-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 24 points in a battle with cold-shooting Caitlin Clark on Sunday to lead the Aces to an 89-81 victory over the Indiana Fever and stop a three-game Las Vegas skid. Wilson, the reigning MVP, was one of five Aces in double figures. Jackie Young scored 19 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GĂĽndogan has two goals, Haaland scores as Man City routs Al Ain 6-0 at the Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Ilkay GĂĽndogan had a pair of goals, Erling Haaland scored on a penalty and Manchester City locked up its spot in the knockout round of the Club World Cup with a 5-0 rout of Al Ain on Sunday night. Claudio Echeverri, Oscar Bobb and Rayan Cherki also scored for City, which is ... Read More »
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