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Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shoot a best-ball 60 to take the lead in the Dow Championship
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play Friday to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship, the LPGA Tour’s only team event. The Solheim Cup rivals had a 13-under 127 total at Midland Country Club after opening with an alternate-shot 67 on Thursday. “The plan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hazlewood 5-for leads Australia to three-day win over West Indies in Barbados test
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — Australia blew away the West Indies for 141 and won the first test by 159 runs at Kensington Oval on day three Friday. The West Indies was set a stressful 301 target to win on a tricky pitch and folded in 33.4 overs. The chief destroyer was seamer Josh Hazlewood with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs re-sign Tavares, Oilers keep Frederic around long term and NHL trades get rolling
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
One of hockey’s most well-respected, well-rounded veterans gave his hometown team a hometown discount, a couple of younger players signed the longest contracts still available to them and trade dominos began falling Friday around the NHL. John Tavares re-signed for four more years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, getting $17.55 million. He’ll count $4.39 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians’ JosĂ© RamĂrez sidelined with bruised forearm after being hit by pitch
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians third baseman JosĂ© RamĂrez is not in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a bruised right forearm. RamĂrez was hit by a pitch by Toronto’s Kevin Gausman during the fourth inning of Thursday’s game. That came after Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knapp makes PGA Tour history at Rocket Classic, trails 2nd-round leaders Kirk, Knowles and Putnam
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Jake Knapp has pulled off a feat no one else has in PGA Tour history. Knapp shot an 11-under 61 on Friday to break a Rocket Classic record that stood for less than a day and became the first on the tour to break 60 and shoot a 61 or lower in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request. “Eight more years! Eight more years!” they chanted, over and over. They got their wish. Bennett — who led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Islanders poised to make top pick in NHL draft, and they have several good options
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The New York Islanders are poised to make the top selection in an NHL draft that is packed with talent while missing a few staples of recent drafts. For starters, there is no absolute lock of a No. 1 pick in this field, although the Isles are expected to take gifted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue, the team said Friday. Washington, the oldest manager in the major leagues at 73, has been sidelined for the past week. He experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griffin Canning placed on the injured list by Mets after surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning had surgery on Friday to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the season and possibly part of 2026. Canning was injured during Thursday night’s 4-0 win over Atlanta while coming off the mound to field a grounder. Signed to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed, Harold Varner III lead LIV Golf Dallas
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — Patrick Reed and Harold Varner III each shot 5-under 67 on Friday at Maridoe Golf Club to share the first-round lead in LIV Golf Dallas. Reed eagled the 655-yard, par-5 second hole and had four birdies and a bogey. Varner, Reed’s 4Aces teammate, had six birdies and a closing bogey. Jon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers see 7-1 Chinese center Yang Hansen as a unique and versatile talent
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yang Hansen is going to fit into American culture just fine. The Trail Blazers’ 7-foot-1 Chinese center was introduced to Portland on Friday, and was asked about his interests. Turns out, he’s already a gamer. “Sometimes I sleep. All the time, sleep. I like to play PS5. And I like to ... Read More »
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