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PGA Tour and European tour agree to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2023
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour. As part of the deal, the sides immediately are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kienan LaFrance signs with B.C. Lions after 3 seasons with Roughriders
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions say they have signed veteran running back Kienan LaFrance after he was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. LaFrance had 91 yards on 18 carries and hauled in 14 receptions for 97 yards across 43 regular season games with the Riders. The Winnipeg native was selected 45th overall in the 2015 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2023
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour. As part of the deal, the sides immediately are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gee rewarded for Giro exploits with new long-term Israel- Premier Tech deal
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
Canadian rider Derek Gee has been rewarded for his breakout performance at the Giro d’Italia with a new long-term contract with Israel-Premier Tech. The 25-year-old from Ottawa was promoted to Israel-Premier Tech’s pro team in May 2022, signing a three-year deal in moving up from the team’s academy. On Tuesday, Israel-Premier Tech said it had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf litigation
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2023
The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world. As part of the deal, the sides are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf against each other effective immediately. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eustaquio, Huitema honoured as Canada Soccer players of the month for May
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio and striker Jordyn Huitema have been named Canada Soccer’s Players of the Month for May. Eustaquio helped FC Porto reach the final of the Portuguese Cup (Taça de Portugal) while Huitema scored three goals for NWSL’s OL Reign during the month. Eustaquio played 349 minutes in all competitions as Porto won five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gee rewarded for Giro exploits with new long-term Israel Premier-Tech deal
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2023
Canadian rider Derek Gee has been rewarded for his breakout performance at the Giro d’Italia with a new long-term contract with Israel Premier-Tech. The 25-year-old from Ottawa was promoted to Israel-Premier Tech’s pro team in May 2022, signing a three-year deal in moving up from the team’s academy. On Tuesday, Israel Premier-Tech said it had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV litigation
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2023
The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world. As part of the deal, the sides are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf against each other effective immediately. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham hires Ange Postecoglou as latest manager after his departure from Celtic
By James Robson, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2023
Ange Postecoglou was hired as Tottenham manager on Tuesday as the English Premier League club begins its latest reboot after another turbulent season. The former Celtic manager is the fourth permanent manager to be hired since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure in 2019 and will be tasked with the responsibility of turning Spurs’ fortunes around after 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday’s sports scoreboard for June 5, 2023
By The Canadian Press on June 5th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard Stanley Cup Final Vegas 7 Florida 2 (Vegas leads best-of-seven series 2-0) — AHL Western Conference Finals Coachella Valley 4 Milwaukee 3 (Coachella Valley wins best-of-seven series 4-2) — MLB American League Houston 11 Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 4 Boston 1 National League Cincinnati 2 Milwaukee 0 San Diego 5 Chicago Cubs 0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights crush Panthers 7-2, lead Stanley Cup final 2-0
By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on June 5th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL’s hottest post-season goalie, and the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 on Monday night. Adin Hill continued his stellar play in net with ... Read More »
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