National Sports
McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) – Rory McIlroy realized Muirfield Village was playing so tough that he set a goal of just trying to break 70. He didn’t quite get there, and his 2-under 70 still was enough for him to share the lead Saturday in the Memorial. It helped that Hideki Matsuyama went from leading to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman: NHL committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. “It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. “It’s a good market, and if we can make it work, we’ll make it work,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick of this year’s NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Year awards. It’s the first time since the Top Scorer award was introduced in 1994 that a player has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran OL Derek Dennis among Stampeders cuts ahead of CFL roster deadline
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
Veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis is one of 22 players who was released by the Calgary Stampeders ahead of the CFL’s final roster cut-down deadline of 10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Dennis, the league’s top lineman in 2016, re-signed with the Stamps this winter, indicating this would be his final season. The 34-year-old was coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Resilient’ Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts
By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. “For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents,” said the Seattle Thunderbirds forward. “They gave me that no-quit mentality, no matter what I was doing. “If it was in school, hockey or whatever sport ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup
By The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
BERLIN (AP) – Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday. There were few clear chances for either team as they seemed wary of allowing their opponents space to counter. It took a stroke of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affiliate Buffalo. Bassitt shut down his former team, the New York Mets, allowing three hits with eight strikeouts and no walks in seven-and-a-half innings on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Andreescu loses to Ukraine’s Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
PARIS – Canada’s Bianca Andreescu is out of the French Open after losing to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday. Andreescu won just 38 per cent of her first serve points as Tsurenko dominated the match from start to finish. Tsurenko, ranked 66th in the world, went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona wins Women’s Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg
By Mike Corder, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) – Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday at PSV Stadium. Fridolina Rolfö capped the Barcelona fightback by calmly firing into the far corner of the net after a mix-up in the Wolfsburg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Manchester City’s mission to win a treble of major trophies stayed on track after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the first of Ilkay Gundogan’s two goals coming after a record 13 seconds. With City having already retained the Premier League, now only a first-ever Champions ... Read More »
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