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Tottenham fires coach Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club’s first trophy in 17 years. Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, fulfilling his promise that he “always” delivers silverware in his second season. But, until then, Spurs had a dismal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham fires coach Ange Postecoglou despite ending trophy drought with Europa League title
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, two weeks after the Australian led the club to the Europa League title to end its 17-year wait for a trophy. Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final but otherwise had a dismal season as it finished 17th in the Premier League standings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this trivia quiz (answers below): ___ 1. Where was the first U.S. Open in Pennsylvania? a.) Oakmont b.) Philadelphia Cricket Club c.) Merion 2. Jack Nicklaus won his first U.S. Open at Oakmont. Who did he beat in the playoff? a.) Arnold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s June 13 game at Los Angeles FC postponed to October
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto FC’s MLS game at Los Angeles FC, originally scheduled for June 13, has been postponed until Oct. 8, the club announced Friday. LAFC’s June 25 away game at Real Salt Lake has also been rescheduled to Sept. 17. The shift is due to LAFC’s late qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gasperini takes over from Ranieri at Roma after successful run at Atalanta
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Gian Piero Gasperini was named Roma’s new coach on Friday, taking over for the retiring Claudio Ranieri following his own successful run at Atalanta. “I need a significant challenge,” Gasperini said in an interview released by Roma. He signed a three-year deal for the club owned by Texas-based businessman Dan Friedkin. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: Oakmont’s par-3 8th hole requires removing a head cover
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Maybe no one would complain about the eighth hole at Oakmont Country Club if the term “par” had never been created in championship golf. But there it sits in the middle of the this tough U.S. course, the longest par 3 in major championship history, 289 yards on the scorecard and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars fire coach DeBoer after losing in the West final for a 3rd year in a row
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain draws Sweden in semifinals of Women’s Nations League. Germany gets France
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — World champion Spain will continue its defense of the UEFA Women’s Nations League title against Sweden in the semifinals after the draw was made on Friday. Spain will host the first leg on Oct. 24 and the return is four days later in Sweden. Germany hosts France first in the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio added to Canada roster for Canadian Shield
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Canada has called Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio into camp for the Canadian Shield Tournament. The 32-year-old midfielder was sidelined with a shoulder injury April 30 in a Canadian Championship loss to CF Montreal, returning May 24 off the bench in an MLS game against Nashville SC. Osorio has made two starts since. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund for two decades, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports Friday. Without citing sources, the BBC said Beckham is set to receive further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars fire coach Pete DeBoer after losing West final and pulling Oettinger
By Canadian Press on June 6th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home to ... Read More »
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