National Sports
NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on June 29th, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday for violating the league’s gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts along with free agent Demetrius Taylor received indefinite suspensions through at least this season for betting on NFL games in 2022. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jacob Larsson to one-year contract extension
By The Canadian Press on June 29th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Larsson to a one-year, two-way extension, the team announced Thursday. The contract carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $325,000 in the American Hockey League. Larsson had four goals and 13 assists in 57 games with the Belleville Senators, Ottawa’s AHL affiliate, last season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers trade Yamamoto, Kostin to Detroit Red Wings for future considerations
By The Canadian Press on June 29th, 2023
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers are clearing cap space by trading forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations on Thursday. Yamamoto, 24, had 10 goals and 15 assists in 58 games last season, his sixth in Edmonton. In 2021-22, Yamamoto hit career highs of 20 goals and 41 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wozniacki receives National Bank Open wild card after coming out of retirement
By The Canadian Press on June 29th, 2023
MONTREAL – Tennis Canada is awarding Caroline Wozniacki with a wild card into the National Bank Open’s main draw in Montreal after the former world No. 1 announced she was coming out of retirement on Thursday. Wozniacki has not played an official match since losing to Ons Jabeur in the third round of the Australian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draft Roundup: Canadiens select David Reinbacher with No. 5 pick at NHL draft
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
NASHVILLE – David Reinbacher had a good meeting with the Montreal Canadiens this week. He spoke with the team’s owner, Jeff Molson, and met head coach Martin St. Louis. Despite the positive vibes, Reinbacher wasn’t optimistic the Original Six franchise would call his name. He was thrilled to be wrong. Montreal selected Reinbacher with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, June 28, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Atlanta 3, Minnesota 0 Washington 4, Seattle 1 Cincinnati 11, Baltimore 7 Toronto 6, San Francisco 1 Miami 6, Boston 2 Houston 10, St. Louis 7 Tampa Bay 3, Arizona 2 American League Texas 10, Detroit 2 Cleveland 14, Kansas City 1 Chicago White Sox 11, L.A. Angels 5 N.Y. Yankees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Domingo Germán perfect through 8 innings against Athletics
By The Associated Press on June 28th, 2023
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán has not allowed a baserunner through eight innings against the Oakland Athletics. Germán has nine strikeouts and has thrown 93 pitches, 67 for strikes. The 30-year-old right-hander is winless in six previous outings against the A’s. New York led major league-worst Oakland 8-0 through eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs go for Easton Cowan with the 28th overall pick at NHL draft
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
NASHVILLE – The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Easton Cowan with the No. 28 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Cowan, a five-foot-10, 170-pound winger from Mount Brydges, Ont., had 53 points (20 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights last season. Toronto acquired the pick, which belonged to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs go for Easton Cowan with the 28th overall at NHL draft
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
NASHVILLE – The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Easton Cowan with the No. 28 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Cowan, a five-foot-10, 170-pound winger from Mount Brydges, Ont., had 53 points (20 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights last season. Toronto acquired the pick, which belonged to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets choose Colby Barlow as 18th overall at NHL draft
By The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
NASHVILLE – The Winnipeg Jets selected Colby Barlow with the No. 18 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Barlow, a six-foot, 195-pound forward, had 79 points (46 goals, 33 assists) in 59 games for the Ontario Hockey League’s Owen Sound Attack last season. The 18-year-old from Orillia, Ont., also represented Canada at the under-18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays score five runs in first inning and roll to 6-1 victory over Giants
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on June 28th, 2023
TORONTO – George Springer had three hits and starter Trevor Richards threw three strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays scored five runs in the first inning against Giants starter Logan Webb, who lasted five frames. Toronto improved to 3-2 ... Read More »
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