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Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Lamine Yamal won the battle of Ballon d’Or contenders on Thursday by scoring twice as Spain eclipsed France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal. The 17-year-old Yamal outshone French counterparts DĂ©sirĂ© DouĂ© and Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© as Spain initially ran riot against Didier Deschamps’ tired-looking team to book its place in Sunday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Contreras has RBI single in 10th to lift Cardinals past Royals, 6-5 in doubleheader opener
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras had an RBI single in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader. Yohel Pozo scored on a fielder’s choice to tie it for the Cardinals before Contreras singled to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks savor the ‘magical moment’ of their 7-run rally in the 9th to stun Braves
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s thoughts drifted to a different level of baseball as he watched Arizona put together a shocking, seven-run rally in the ninth inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 11-10 on Thursday. “I was like a proud dad, right? Just watching a bunch of Little Leaguers go out there and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark’s quad strain will be re-evaluated this weekend. She considers herself day-to-day
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said she remains day-to-day with a left quadriceps strain but will be re-evaluated this weekend after the team’s game at the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Clark spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time since sustaining the injury during Indiana’s loss to the New York Liberty on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: Oakmont is the name that stands out in golf’s toughest test
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Never mind that Rory McIlroy is finally a Masters champion and the first player in 25 years to join the exclusive list of players with the career Grand Slam. Or that Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship and reasserted himself as golf’s best player. They are biggest stars in the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL teams in states with no income tax have economic advantage, professor says
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
The hot-button topic of whether NHL teams based in states without income tax have an advantage is well and alive again. The Panthers’ third straight trip to the Stanley Cup final means a team from the state of Florida has competed for hockey’s biggest prize six straight years, and has won three of the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: Facts and figures for the 125th championship
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Facts and figures for the 125th U.S. Open golf championship: Dates: June 12-15. Site: Oakmont Country Club. Length: 7,349 yards. Par: 70. Cut: Top 60 and ties. Playoff (if necessary): Two-hole aggregate immediately after 72 holes are completed. Field: 156 players. Purse: TBA. Last year: $21.5 million. Defending champion: Bryson DeChambeau. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: A hole-by-hole look at Oakmont
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Oakmont Country Club, site of the 125th U.S. Open to be played June 12-15: No. 1, 488 yards, par 4 Nothing says “Welcome to Oakmont” quite like the opening hole, one of the toughest starts in major championship golf. The narrow fairway is lined by bunkers on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open ’25: Players to watch at Oakmont for the US Open
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Players to watch at the 125th U.S. Open, to be played June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club: Scottie Scheffler Age: 29 Country: United States World ranking: 1 Worldwide wins: 19 Majors: Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025) U.S. Open appearances: 7 Best finish: Runner-up in 2022 at The Country Club Backspin: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A mural honoring Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso is defaced with racist graffiti in Miami
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Police are investigating after vandals defaced a mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso that is part of a collection of artwork honoring baseball players in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. The vandalism was discovered Sunday by a 7-year-old boy who asked his mother what the words and the Nazi symbols meant, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens extend receiver Rashod Bateman’s contract through 2029 in a $36.75M deal
By Canadian Press on June 5th, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens gave out another contract extension to a key offensive player on Thursday, signing receiver Rashod Bateman through 2029. The three-year, $36.75 million extension includes $20 million in guarantees, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms hadn’t been announced. ... Read More »
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