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Wander Franco’s attorney to ask court to exonerate his client in sexual abuse case
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
PUERTO LA PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The attorney for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco said Monday he will ask the court to exonerate his client of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes. Franco, who was charged in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The late Jim Irsay’s 3 daughters take charge of Colts under his transition plan
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are moving forward with the late Jim Irsay’s transition plan for ownership, which calls for his three daughters to take charge of the club. The team said Monday that Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson each would continue to hold the title of owner, which they have done ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Adams to miss US-Switzerland friendly because of foot injury
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams will miss Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland because of a foot injury. “I hope it’s not a big issue,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said Monday. “I think we can manage in a good way and rest him a few days and then see if he can be ready ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers embrace urgency after disappointing 2024 season
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The vibes were off from the start of last season for the San Francisco 49ers. Contract disputes provided a cloud over the team throughout the spring and summer, the Super Bowl hangover and a third straight short offseason sapped some energy and a lack of roster turnover led to some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Complainant in hockey players’ sex assault trial is not credible, defence argues
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
LONDON — A woman accusing five hockey players of sexual assault made up a false narrative because she didn’t want to take responsibility for her decisions that night, a defence lawyer for one of the players argued as final submissions in the case began Monday. David Humphrey, who represents Michael McLeod, argued the complainant has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Bennett raising his game and wreaking havoc for Florida Panthers
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SUNRISE — Connor McDavid goes way back with Sam Bennett. The youngsters played together on the same team in the Greater Toronto Area as kids, faced off in the Ontario Hockey League, and have been on opposite sides in the Battle of Alberta. They also went toe-to-toe in last year’s Stanley Cup final, which Bennett’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Bowl punter Logan Cooke signs a 4-year contract extension with the Jaguars
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Pro Bowl punter Logan Cooke has signed a four-year contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cooke, a second-team All-Pro selection in 2024, was entering the final year of his second deal with the team. It had been unclear how Jacksonville’s new regime would handle Cooke’s contract situation. Jacksonville, which drafted Cooke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil could reach World Cup with a win on Ancelotti’s home debut; Ecuador also close
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Two more South American teams could qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Second-placed Ecuador will do it by winning in Peru. Fourth-placed Brazil or third-placed Paraguay could secure a berth with a win in Sao Paulo as long as Venezuela loses at Uruguay. The most anticipated match of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A.J. Greer is making his Stanley Cup Final debut for the Florida Panthers in Game 3
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A.J. Greer is back in for the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night after missing the first two in the series against the Edmonton Oilers because of injury. Coach Paul Maurice confirmed Greer would return on Florida’s fourth line. Jesper Boqvist comes out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Famers Els, Montgomerie to tee off at Rogers Charity Classic
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
CALGARY — World Golf Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie have been added to the field of the Rogers Charity Classic, the only Canadian stop on the Champions Tour. Els, a former world No. 1 and a four-time major winner, will tee off at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City signs left back AĂŻt-Nouri from Wolves ahead of Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 9th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City signed Algeria left back Rayan AĂŻt-Nouri from Wolverhampton for a reported fee of 37 million euros ($42 million) on Monday. City has been deploying center backs Nathan Ake and, more recently, Josko Gvardiol at left back in recent seasons but now has a specialist option in AĂŻt-Nouri, who is ... Read More »
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