National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Jim Long upsets world champion in first round at U.S. Dart Masters
By The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK – Canadian veteran Jim (The Gentleman) Long has scored a major upset at the 2023 bet365 U.S. Darts Masters, defeating world champion Michael (Bully Boy) Smith. Long won the first-round matchup 6-2 Friday night at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, surviving five 180s from the top-seeded world No. 1 from England to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but the team’s president and sporting director is defending the fan experience at B.C. Place. Axel Schuster said the club is doing everything it can to make the games more family friendly, but that trade-off has been questioned by longtime fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer
By Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press on June 3rd, 2023
The season for pool parties, beach excursions and trips to the cottage has begun.Sadly, some of these events turn tragic each year and drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years old in Canada. Here are some tips from the Lifesaving Society of Canada on how to keep your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick
By The Associated Press on June 3rd, 2023
PARIS (AP) – Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open before her third-round match on Saturday because she is sick. The No. 4-seeded Rybakina was supposed to face 132nd-ranked Sara Sorribes Tormo in the day’s opening contest on Court Philippe Chatrier. Rybakina was considered among the top contenders for the title ... Read More »
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