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Chase Briscoe wins third straight pole and NASCAR-high 4th pole at Michigan International Speedway
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Chase Briscoe won his third straight pole and NASCAR -high fourth this year at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. Briscoe, driving the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, turned a lap of 195.514 mph in qualifying on the 2-mile oval in the fastest pole in the Cup Series since Ryan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Capitals’ Spencer Carbery wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year. The league announced the honor Saturday after members of Carbery’s family surprised him with the trophy earlier in the week. Carbery is the first person to be named coach of the year in the NHL, American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamlin undeterred by ruling siding with NASCAR in lawsuit filed by Jordan-owned 23XI and Front Row
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Denny Hamlin is unfazed that a three-judge federal appellate panel vacated an injunction that required NASCAR to recognize 23XI, which he owns with Michael Jordan, and Front Row as chartered teams as part of an antitrust lawsuit. “That’s just such a small part of the entire litigation,” Hamlin said Saturday, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation
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 the Pirates. The move is retroactive to Friday. The two-time National League MVP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves’ all-time saves leader Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment 1 day after getting promoted
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Craig Kimbrel’s stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise’s career saves leader for assignment Saturday and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox. The Braves had selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against the San Francisco ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gauff defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win her first French Open title
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff has won the French Open for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday’s final. The second-ranked Gauff came out on top of a contest that was full of tension and momentum swings to claim her second major trophy after the 2023 U.S Open, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets to win her first French Open title
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff has won the French Open for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday. The second-ranked Gauff came out on top of a contest that was full of tension and momentum swings to claim her second major trophy after the 2023 U.S Open, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mass in the past: Josh Hines-Allen and his Jaguars teammates slim down in hopes of turning up
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Hines-Allen tipped the scales like never before in 2024. The seventh-year pro beefed up to 285 pounds at the behest of first-year (now former) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen, whose “mass kicks ass” motto was a mainstay during the offseason and in training camp. It was catchy — and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lambourn wins English Derby to give trainer Aidan O’Brien his 11th victory at the classic
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
EPSOM, England (AP) — Lambourn raced away from the pack to win the English Derby on Saturday, giving Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien his 11th win at the classic race. Lambourn set the pace early and then pulled away down the final stretch to win by about 3 1/2 lenghts. The 3-year-old colt, ridden by Wayne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Capitals’ Spencer Carbery named winner of Jack Adams Award
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
NEW YORK — Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals captured the Jack Adams Award on Saturday as the NHL’s top coach. Carbery was the runaway winner with 81 first-place votes and 464 points as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Scott Arniel of the Winnipeg Jets was second with 249 points while Martin St. Louis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coco Gauff levels French Open final against Aryna Sabalenka
By Canadian Press on June 7th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff has leveled the French Open final at one set apiece against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. After a topsy-turvy opening set that Sabalenka edged 7-6 (5), the No. 2 seed responded with an immediate break and won the second set 6-2. Gauff raced to a 4-1 lead in the second set, her ... Read More »
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