June 25th, 2025

National Sports

Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes move a step closer to returning from lengthy stays on IL

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes are finally getting closer to returning after lengthy recoveries from their respective injuries. Woodruff and Cortes both pitched in simulated games Monday. Woodruff, who hasn’t pitched in a major league game since September 2023, threw 60 pitches. Cortes, who made just two starts this ... Read More »

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Arizona extends baseball coach Chip Hale’s contract 4 years through 2030

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has extended baseball coach Chip Hale’s contract four years through 2030 after he led the Wildcats back to the College World Series. Terms of the deal announced Monday were not released and must still be approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. “Arizona Baseball has long been one of the ... Read More »

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Pacers bright future becomes much cloudier because of Tyrese Haliburton’s torn Achilles tendon

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton took the Indiana Pacers to heights few thought possible after they started this season with a 10-15 record. Getting back might take some time after team officials confirmed Monday that the two-time All-Star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, an injury that could cost ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks sign veteran catcher James McCann to 1-year deal

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

Arizona signed James McCann to a major league contract following his release from the Atlanta Braves, and the 35-year-old catcher joined the Diamondbacks on Monday for their game against the Chicago White Sox. Arizona also designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment. McCann agreed to a one-year contract for the $760,000 minimum while in the major ... Read More »

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Oklahoma City’s Game 7 victory over Indiana draws largest NBA Finals audience in six years

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Oklahoma City’s 103-91 victory over Indiana in Game 7 was the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years. Sunday night’s game averaged 16.53 million on ABC and ESPN+ according to preliminary ratings data from Nielsen. The audience peaked at 19.28 million during the second half (9:45-10 p.m. EDT). It is the ... Read More »

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Paris Saint-Germain beats the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to reach Club World Cup round of 16

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the European powerhouse beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Monday and advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16. Paris Saint-Germain opened the scoring in the 35th minute when a shot from Vitinha that would’ve finished well wide of the net ... Read More »

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Assistant GM Tolzman likes ninth overall pick for Raptors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

TORONTO — The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most talented in years. But for Dan Tolzman, assistant general manager of the Toronto Raptors, there’s potential in every draft. Tolzman spoke to media Monday about Toronto’s options with the ninth pick in Wednesday’s first round and the 39th pick in ... Read More »

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The NBA draft will have tons of international talent, which is to be expected

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

There’s no Victor Wembanyama in the class headed to the NBA draft this week. There’s no Zaccharie Risacher, either. For the first time since 2022, the first pick in the draft will not be someone from France. Wembanyama had that title in 2023. Risacher had it last year. This year, Duke’s Cooper Flagg is almost ... Read More »

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AtlĂ©tico Madrid bounced from Club World Cup despite 1-0 win over Botafogo on Griezmann’s late goal

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — AtlĂ©tico Madrid was eliminated from the Club World Cup on goal differential Monday despite beating Botafogo 1-0 on Antoine Griezmann’s dramatic late goal. Botafogo advanced from Group B along with Paris Saint-Germain. All three clubs finished group play with two wins and a loss, but AtlĂ©tico’s 4-0 thrashing from PSG in ... Read More »

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Former Montreal Alouettes player, coach Chandler Jones dead at 33

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

MONTREAL — Chandler Jones, a former Montreal Alouettes player and coach, has died at age 33. The Alouettes confirmed Jones’s death in a release Monday. A cause of death was not provided, but the release said Jones died accidentally on Sunday morning. Jones was the Alouettes’ assistant defensive backs coach in 2023 and 2024, helping ... Read More »

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Orioles place catcher Maverick Handley on concussion injured list a day after collision at plate

By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Maverick Handley on the seven-day concussion injured list a day after he was knocked over in a collision at the plate. The Orioles announced the move Monday ahead of their game against the Texas Rangers. Baltimore also selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk ... Read More »

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