June 29th, 2025

National Sports

Caitlin Clark eager to move forward after Indiana’s scuffle with Sun

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Caitlin Clark has no interest in rehashing Indiana’s physical, testy win against Connecticut when she was shoved to the floor by Marina Mabrey. Mabrey’s hit on Clark in Tuesday night’s game was upgraded to a flagrant 2 on Wednesday. “I think (Coach) Steph talked about it plenty after the last game ... Read More »

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Thin Mets rotation could eventually receive help from Hagenman and Montas debut may come soon

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — A depleted New York Mets’ rotation could see right-hander Justin Hagenman make his first start of the season soon, but it won’t come on Friday at Philadelphia. Perhaps of more significance, the Mets debut for right-hander Frankie Montas could come soon. The Mets on Thursday recalled Hagenman and right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez ... Read More »

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton plays in Game 6 of NBA Finals despite calf strain

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton started for the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night while still dealing with a strained right calf. Haliburton has been dealing with lower leg issues throughout the series and the calf strain flared up in Game 5 on Monday ... Read More »

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Arenado hits 350th homer, drives in go-ahead run in 10th to help Cardinals sweep doubleheader

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit his 350th homer in the third inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago 8-6 on Thursday night to sweep a doubleheader and hand the White Sox their eighth straight loss. Rookie Andre Granillo, who got the final out ... Read More »

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Schwarber hits 23rd homer of season, Sánchez pitches 8 sharp innings to lead Phillies past Marlins

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth, Christopher Sánchez pitched eight sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Thursday night. Sánchez (6-2) allowed five hits, one run and struck out four. Philadelphia took three of four in the series. Schwarber put the Phillies ... Read More »

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Australia drops Labuschagne, Smith out injured for cricket test series opener in the West Indies

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped and injured Steve Smith has been ruled out of the Australia lineup for next week’s series-opening cricket test against the West Indies. Cricket Australia on Friday said Smith would miss the opening match of the three-test seies because of a finger injury sustained in the World ... Read More »

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Jenno Thitikul stays patient and goes on a birdie streak to take first-round lead at Women’s PGA

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jenno Thitikul walked off the fifth green after a double bogey in the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship reminding herself to stay patient and that some missed shots are going to happen. “Majors, you’re going to miss anyway,” said Thitikul, who’s No. 2 in the women’s world ranking. ... Read More »

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Canada Soccer preparing response to CONCACAF over alleged incident in Vancouver

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Canada Soccer says it is preparing its response to CONCACAF over an alleged incident involving suspended coach Jesse Marsch at Canada’s 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras on Tuesday in Vancouver. CONCACAF said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings “to investigate the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and its head coach, Jesse Marsch, for incidents that occurred ... Read More »

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Barrios scores twice, Atlético Madrid beats Seattle Sounders 3-1 in Club World Cup

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Pablo Barrios scored twice and AtlĂ©tico Madrid beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Thursday in the Club World Cup. Giuliano Simeone found Barrios at the top of the penalty box in transition to open the scoring in the 11th minute. Madrid pushed to lead to 2-0 in the opening minutes of the ... Read More »

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Kraken acquire Mason Marchment from Stars for 2 draft picks

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars on Thursday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-rounder. The 30-year-old Marchment — one of the NHL’s tallest players at 6-foot-5 — tied his career high with 22 goals last season and had 25 assists in 62 regular-season games. ... Read More »

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Brewers rookie Durbin, a Chicago-area native, hits home run in ‘homecoming’ at Wrigley Field

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers infielder Caleb Durbin was able to thrill — and upset — a group of family and friends at Wrigley Field with one swing of the bat on Thursday. The 25-year-old rookie from the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest, Illinois, hit a two-run homer in the second inning that put Milwaukee ... Read More »

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