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Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominos falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help in net. Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Anaheim for Gibson, whose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays recall infielder Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo, option Roden to minors
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Will Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, the Jays optioned outfielder Alan Roden to Buffalo. Wagner has three home runs and 13 runs batted in 18 games in the minor leagues for Buffalo this season. He also boasts a .268 batting average. However, he’s batted .186 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen off the pace with ‘undriveable’ car in qualifying for Red Bull home race
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Max Verstappen felt his Red Bull car was “undriveable” as he found himself off the pace at his Formula 1 team’s home race. A lack of grip and an unfortunately timed yellow flag both played a role as Verstappen placed seventh in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring, where he’s won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready to return to Yankees, Marcus Stroman says knee pain stems from torn ACL a decade ago
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman feels ready to return to the mound for the New York Yankees, able to manage pain in his left knee stemming from a torn ACL a decade ago. “It’s something that I try not to put in my head because if you’re just thinking about that 24/7, you’re not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals sign Justin Sourdif and the Kings trade Jordan Spence to the Senators
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
The Washington Capitals signed a young forward they got from the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, a young defenseman is getting a fresh start and a couple of Canadian teams re-signed veteran players on Saturday. Washington signed forward Justin Sourdif for $1.65 million over two years after sending a second-round pick to Florida for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators acquire defenceman Jordan Spence from Kings in exchange for picks
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. In exchange, the Senators are sending a 2025 third-round selection (67th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round selection (via Colorado). Spence had 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) with a plus-23 rating in 79 regular-season games for the Kings in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury to two-year contract
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$950,000. Fleury, 28, had seven assists in 39 regular-season games for the Jets in 2024-25. He added two more assists in eight post-season contests. The six-foot-four, 207-pound Fleury signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa teenager Pretorius becomes youngest test cricketer to score 150 on debut
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — South Africa teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius became the youngest player to score 150 runs in test cricket on Saturday against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club. Pretorius made 153 on debut in the first test at 19 years, 93 days. He was 26 days younger than when Pakistan’s Javed Miandad tallied 163 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign defenceman Kevin Bahl to six-year contract
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract, the club announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$5.35 million. Bahl, who turned 25 on Friday, had 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) and 35 penalty minutes in 73 games for the Flames this past season. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women top Spain to advance to 3×3 hoops World Cup semifinal
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
ULAANBAATAR — Canada’s women are off to the semifinals of the FIBA 3×3 World Cup. Canada defeated Spain 11-10 on Saturday to advance. Canada will next face the Netherlands on Sunday, with the third-place game and final going on Monday. Saicha Grant-Allen led the way for Canada with six points and five rebounds. Paige Crozon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lando Norris feels back to his old self with pole position for the Austrian GP
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Lando Norris said he felt back to his old self after taking pole position by more than half a second in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday. Norris is seeking a strong result in Austria after colliding with his McLaren teammate and Formula 1 title rival Oscar Piastri at ... Read More »
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