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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 »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps look to snap two-game skid against Los Angeles FC
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are in unfamiliar territory — looking to snap a losing skid. A 5-3 defeat to expansion side San Diego FC on Wednesday marked Vancouver’s second loss in a row. It’s the first time this season the team has dropped back-to-back games. The result saw the Whitecaps (10-3-5) slip to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland’s expansion WNBA team parts ways with President Inky Son
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Inky Son, president of the expansion WNBA team in Portland, is leaving the organization after less than three months on the job. RAJ Sports, led by team owners Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, announced the move Friday. “During her brief but impactful tenure, Son helped lay the foundation for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griffin Canning placed on the injured list by Mets after surgery to repair ruptured Achilles
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 and will miss the remainder of the season and possibly part of the 2026 season. Canning was injured during Thursday night’s 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in New York. Signed to a $4.25 million, one-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers see 7-2 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 »
Be the first to comment!Astros minor pitcher Julio Rodriguez suspended 80 games for positive drug test
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Julio Rodriguez was suspended for 80 games Friday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Nandrolone. A 25-year-old right-hander, Rodriguez was 2-0 with a 6.40 ERA in 21 relief appearances for High-A Asheville and Double-A Corpus Christi. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds reinstate OF Austin Hays from IL, place OF Jake Fraley on IL
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Austin Hays from 10-day injured list on Friday and placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day IL with a right shoulder sprain, retroactive to June 24. Hays was batting .303 with six home runs and 25 RBIs in 119 at-bats before being placed on the IL with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoffenheim signs Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — German team Hoffenheim has signed Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgian champion Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The 27-year-old Machida, who has played 17 games for Japan, signed a “long-term contract” at Hoffenheim, the Bundesliga club said on Friday without elaborating. Kicker magazine reported Hoffenheim agreed to pay around 4.5 million euros ($5.3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg didn’t wait for Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to break the silence with an opening statement as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was introduced to a packed Dallas news conference. “Hello,” Flagg said about the time the clock struck noon Friday. The 18-year-old former Duke star only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power pairing of Stewart Cink and Padraig Harrington tied heading into weekend at US Senior Open
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Stewart Cink made up five shots over nine holes against Padraig Harrington in their head-to-head pairing at the U.S. Senior Open on Friday, leaving the major champions tied for the lead after their second rounds at the Broadmoor. Both players head into the weekend at 6-under 134, though they got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Goede to lead 32-player rugby tour party as Canada takes on Springbok women
By Canadian Press on June 27th, 2025
Recovered from knee surgery, Canada captain Sophie de Goede leads a 32-player tour squad to South Africa for a two-game series with the Springboks women next month. The second-ranked Canadian women, who were scheduled to leave Friday, take on No. 12 South Africa on July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and July 12 ... Read More »
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