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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face May trial date in gambling case
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches. U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto on Tuesday said jury selection would tentatively begin May 4 in Brooklyn federal court, with the trial opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have left their mark at the sport’s showcase. Canada has compiled a 7-23-3 record in its nine trips to the tournament — missing out only on the 2023 edition — and has not recorded a win since downing Tonga 25-20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL player-turned-coach Kevin Dineen reveals he has pancreatic cancer
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Longtime NHL player-turned-coach Kevin Dineen says he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dineen, who is 62, posted a message on social media over the weekend revealing the diagnosis. “This Thanksgiving feels a bit different,” Dineen wrote on social media. “It has put a lot into perspective, most of all how lucky I am to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Homan’s team prepping for Games, Einarson’s rink gets Canada entry at Scotties
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Team Kerri Einarson will wear Canada colours at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts next month in Mississauga, Ont. Curling Canada says the rink will assume the title of Team Canada at the Jan. 23-Feb. 1 playdowns. The reigning champions skipped by Rachel Homan will not return to defend their title as they prepare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Todd Dunivant hired as sporting director of Major League Soccer’s New York City FC
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Todd Dunivant, a veteran of 13 Major League Soccer seasons, was hired Tuesday as sporting director of New York City FC. Dunivant, who turns 45 on Dec. 26, replaced David Lee, who left on Sept. 30 to become president of soccer operations and general manager of Sporting Kansas City. Dunivant was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes sign Canadian receiver Philpot to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian receiver Tyson Philpot to a two-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The deal keeps the 25-year-old under contract through the 2027 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. Philpot finished the 2025 season with 61 catches for 804 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games. He had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Miller steps in as Toronto Argonauts head coach after Dinwiddie’s exit
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Mike Miller is the next head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos promoted Miller on Tuesday after he spent four seasons as Toronto’s quarterback coach. Miller succeeds Ryan Dinwiddie, who left the Argonauts in a surprise move to become head coach and general manager of the Ottawa Redblacks on Nov. 5. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Phil Maton’s $14.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Details of right-hander Phil Maton’s $14.5 million, two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs: 2026 base salary: $5.5 million 2027 base salary: $6 million 2028 club option: $8.5 million, or $3 million buyout Performance bonuses: 2026 and 2027: $125,000 each for 40 and 50 games pitched 2028: $250,000 each for 40 and 50 games pitched Assignment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain great Aitana Bonmatí out for five months after surgery on broken leg
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí will be out of action for about five months after successful surgery on her broken leg on Tuesday, Barcelona said. Bonmatí broke her left fibula in training with Spain on Sunday. The injury ruled her out of Spain’s final against Germany in the Women’s Nations League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Isack Hadjar will team up with his childhood hero Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year after an impressive rookie season, while Yuki Tsunoda loses his Formula 1 seat following a tough season. Also, Arvid Lindblad will debut for Racing Bulls. French driver Hadjar is rewarded for a debut campaign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian skiers and snowboarders allowed by CAS to try to qualify for Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Russian skiers and snowboarders won a court ruling on Tuesday to apply as neutral athletes for qualification events to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after nearly four years of being excluded during the war on Ukraine. Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyaryov posted on social media that an appeal from Russia to the ... Read More »
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