June 24th, 2025

National Sports

Gonsolin joins Glasnow, Sasaki and Snell among 14 Dodgers pitchers on injured list

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday by the Dodgers because of right elbow discomfort, joining fellow rotation members Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell among 14 Los Angeles pitchers on the IL. NL West-leading Los Angeles activated relievers Kirby Yates from the 15-day IL and Michael ... Read More »

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Seiya Suzuki hits two of the five Cubs home runs in a 6-1 win over the Tigers

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Cubs hit five home runs, including two by Seiya Suzuki, and went on to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. The Cubs, playing before a sold-out crowd of 41,334 in Detroit that appeared to be at least one-third Chicago fans, also got home runs from Michael ... Read More »

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The Thunder have been exceptional after losses all season. The Pacers know what awaits in Game 2

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the Oklahoma City Thunder get hit, they tend to hit back. Immediately, too. Everybody knows what probably is coming in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. The Thunder, down 1-0 in the series with the Indiana Pacers, will be raring to go. That’s been their way all ... Read More »

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Guardians ace Shane Bieber stays optimistic despite facing setback in rehab

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber promised himself after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April that he would be honest about his rehabilitation process. Even though the Cleveland Guardians ace is going through his first setback, Bieber is trying to remain optimistic. Bieber is in the middle of a seven-day pause from throwing after experiencing soreness ... Read More »

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Tagger, McDonald win French Open junior titles

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Lilli Tagger of Austria has won the girls’ title at the French Open without dropping a set in the tournament. Making her junior Roland-Garros debut this year, the 17-year-old Tagger beat eighth-seeded Hannah Klugman of Britain 6-2, 6-0 in the final on Saturday. Tagger saved all five break points she faced and ... Read More »

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‘He’s a battler’: Veteran forward Corey Perry playing key role for Oilers

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

EDMONTON — Mark Hunter remembers pulling Corey Perry aside for a chat. The co-owner and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights wanted to make sure his player understood the consequences. “Grit, hitting people and punching people,” Hunter recalled of the skinny teenager’s on-ice approach. “He was like 160 pounds … ‘Seriously Corey, ... Read More »

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Sabalenka rues another missed chance against Gauff in French Open final: ‘This one hurts so much’

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — While Coco Gauff was taking selfies on Court Philippe-Chatrier to celebrate her triumph on the Parisian clay, her opponent on the other side of the umpire’s chair was filled with anger and sadness. As Roland-Garros officials prepared the court for the trophy ceremony, Aryna Sabalenka sat with her gaze lost in the ... Read More »

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Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation, no timetable for return

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scuffling Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow Saturday when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before their game against the Pirates. Harper sat out Friday night’s 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. The move is retroactive to Friday. The two-time National League MVP and ... Read More »

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Miami bounces back to defeat Louisville 9-6 and force Game 3 of their super regional

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Renzon Gonzalez drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Daniel Cuvet added a three-run home run in the eighth and Miami defeated Louisville 9-6 on Saturday to even the Louisville Super Regional at a game apiece. In the seventh, Dorian Gonzalez Jr. doubled to lead off the inning and ... Read More »

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Carson Hocevar living the dream back home in Michigan as aggressive, headline-grabbing NASCAR driver

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Carson Hocevar grew up 80 miles west of Michigan International Speedway, where he attended his first race at the age of 5. As a kid in Portage, he dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver that people talked about. The 22-year-old Hocevar got his wish. He knocked Ricky Stenhouse Jr. out of ... Read More »

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Kane saves England from embarrassment against Andorra in World Cup qualifying

By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — England needed a second-half goal from Harry Kane to secure a 1-0 win over lowly Andorra and maintain a perfect record under Thomas Tuchel after three World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. England was held scoreless by a team ranked 173rd in the world until Kane redirected a pass from Noni Madueke ... Read More »

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