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Aldrich Potgieter, PGA Tour’s youngest player and biggest hitter, leads Rocket Classic by 2 strokes
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Aldrich Potgieter, the PGA Tour’s youngest player and its biggest hitter, had five straight birdies to surge into the third-round lead and finished with a 7-under 65 on Saturday for a two-shot edge. The 20-year-old tour rookie started the week averaging 326.6 yards off the tee — several yards longer than Rory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Kurtz of A’s hits 11th home run in 22-game span, 2 months after big league debut
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Kurtz tried not to make too much of his latest home run, his 11th in 22 games. However, this one was special. “I am playing at Yankee Stadium. I grew up a Phillies fan,” the 22-year-old Athletics rookie said. “It’s just a surreal moment.” Kurtz broke open the game with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lenny Wilkens has statue unveiled outside Seattle arena where he led SuperSonics to NBA title
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Lenny Wilkens couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he gazed at a bronze statue of himself at the site of his greatest coaching triumph. On Saturday, the former Seattle SuperSonics player and coach became the first person to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena. Wilkens led the Sonics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeking first LPGA Tour victories, Schmelzel and Valenzuela team to take Dow Championship lead
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela took the third-round lead Saturday in the Dow Championship, shooting a 2-under 68 in alternate-shot play to move into position for their first LPGA Tour victories. Schmelzel and Valenzuela had a 13-under 197 total at Midland Country Cup heading into the better-ball final round. They opened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
By the time the Philadelphia Flyers are legitimate contenders again a few years down the road, they could have a lineup that makes the 1970s Broad Street Bullies proud. Six of their nine selections in the NHL draft stand 6-foot-3 or taller, including first-rounders Porter Martone and Jack Nesbitt. They overlooked smaller talent to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draft picks Sorber and Barnhizer embrace Thunder culture
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City draft picks Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer sounded like Thunder veterans during their introductory press conference on Saturday. Sorber mentioned several times that he looks forward to learning from his new teammates and Barnhizer talked about stacking days. Both are hallmarks of the messaging that comes from general manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elvis Andrus inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame with assist from Adrian Beltré
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus was a 20-year-old kid when he went to spring training in 2009 with the Texas Rangers to be their starting shortstop. He is now in their Hall of Fame. The fun-loving skilled shortstop for the franchise’s first two World Series appearances, who became like a pesky little brother to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Wang becomes highest-drafted player born in China, going 33rd to Sharks in NHL draft
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him Saturday with the first pick of the second round of the NHL draft. The big defenseman is also confident he won’t hold that distinction for long. “It’s an unreal moment for my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Wang makes history as NHL’s highest-drafted Chinese player
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought him to Peacock Theater on Saturday morning had already been long and winding. Then he made history. The San Jose Sharks chose the defenceman from the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals with the first pick of the NHL draft’s second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yanks’ Ian Hamilton, frustrated with himself, stares down A’s rookie Jacob Wilson
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton and Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson had a weird stare down at the end of the top of the seventh inning of New York’s 7-0 loss Saturday. With the Yankees trailing 4-0, Hamilton gave up a two-out single to Denzel Clarke and walked Lawrence Butler. Wilson followed with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of career at 101.7 mph in 3rd mound start for Dodgers
By Canadian Press on June 28th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sbohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his career at 101.7 mph and worked two efficient innings in his third mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. It was the first start of more than one inning ... Read More »
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