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Former Seattle Pilots and Mariners righthander Diego Segui dies at 87
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Diego Segui, a pitcher who appeared in the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots and was the starter for the Seattle Mariners in their first game, has died. He was 87. The Mariners said Segui died Wednesday. No additional details were released. Segui played for the Pilots in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year’s all-star squad. Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter and forward Brian White will make their MLS all-star game debut July 31 against the Liga MX all-stars in Austin, Texas. The Whitecaps have never ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals place OF Jordan Walker on 10-day IL with appendicitis retroactive to Monday
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Jordan Walker on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday with appendicitis, the team announced Wednesday. The team also recalled infielder JosĂ© FermĂn from Triple-A Memphis. Walker was first examined by the team’s medical staff after feeling discomfort before batting practice on Tuesday, Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matt Freese, having displaced Matt Turner as US goalkeeper, not yet looking toward World Cup
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Having displaced Matt Turner as the starting U.S. goalkeeper for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Matt Freese isn’t contemplating starting the Americans’ World Cup opener next June. “It’s not at the forefront of my mind,” he said Wednesday. “What I’m focused on is each new game is another opportunity, and we have a big game coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pivetta strikes out 10 in 7 brilliant innings as the Padres beat the Nationals 1-0
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Pivetta shut down Washington through seven brilliant innings, including matching his season high with 10 strikeouts, and the San Diego Padres beat the Nationals 1-0 on Wednesday to take two of three in the series. Pivetta (8-2) allowed just three baserunners, all on singles, and none reached scoring position. Pivetta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harvey Elliott shrugs off painful knee-slide celebration to lead England to U-21 final
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Harvey Elliott’s knee-slide celebration was brief — and painful. The Liverpool midfielder scored twice to help England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday and advance to the Under-21 European Championship final. Elliott went into his celebration after opening the scoring in 62nd minute. But instead of sliding, he hit the dry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richard Bland chooses LIV over chance to defend title at US Senior Open
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Richard Bland will not defend his title this week at the U.S. Senior Open, choosing instead to play at LIV Golf’s stop in Dallas while the seniors tee it up at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The 52-year-old defending champ said on social media that he was committed to playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Misiorowski continues history-making start to his career by outperforming Pirates’ Skenes
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski made an extra effort to avoid getting caught up in all the hype surrounding the rookie flamethrower’s highly anticipated matchup with Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes. “It was just one of those things that you wanted to try and calm yourself down as much as possible and stay off the Internet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Video’s NASCAR viewership averages 2.16 million as younger fans tune in
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prime Video averaged 2.16 million for its five NASCAR Cup Series races. This was the first season the streaming service carried NASCAR events under a seven-year rights deal. The average was down 17.6% from last year’s average of 2.62 million for the five races, which were numbers 13 through 17 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Surfing gets new financial backing in a bid to be recertified for its hometown Olympics
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — USA Surfing says it has secured a multimillion-dollar endowment as part of its push to be recertified as the nascent Olympic sport’s national governing body after losing its status four years ago over financial issues. USA Surfing executive director Becky Fleischauer told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the investment is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wickets tumble as Australia routed for 180 by West Indies in Barbados test
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — The West Indies shot out Australia for 180 and discovered how tricky the Kensington Oval pitch was by losing four wickets on day one Wednesday of the test series opener. The home side was 57-4 at stumps with Brandon King 23 not out on debut, trying to make up for his ... Read More »
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