July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Ramon Laureano of the Orioles breaks up no-hit bid by Texas’ Jacob Latz in the 7th inning

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s Ramon Laureano singled to center to start the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night, breaking of Texas left-hander Jacob Latz’s no-hit bid. The Rangers lead 4-0. The 29-year-old Latz has walked two and struck out four — including the last three hitters of the fifth inning. This is only the ... Read More »

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Ohtani may return to mound Saturday in Kansas City, manager Dave Roberts keeps option open-ended

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The National League manager for the All-Star Game already has ruled out one potential pitcher — Shohei Ohtani. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts kiddingly shut down the thought of using Ohtani in the Midsummer Classic with a quick, “no,” before Los Angeles opened a three-game series with the last-place Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. ... Read More »

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Porzingis going to Hawks in a 3-team trade agreement, AP source says

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

Kristaps Porzingis is being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks, and part of what will be a three-team deal gives the Brooklyn Nets another selection in Wednesday’s first round of the NBA draft, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. Porzingis is going to the Hawks, while Georges Niang and ... Read More »

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Yankees’ Stroman allows 5 runs, 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings in minor league rehab start

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed five runs, 10 hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings during an injury rehabilitation start for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers’ Erie Seawolves in the Eastern League. Stroman threw 41 of 65 pitches for strikes in his third outing for Somerset and ... Read More »

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New York Sirens stock up in 1st round of PWHL draft by selecting Kaltounkova 1st and O’Brien 3rd

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

The New York Sirens began restocking their expansion-depleted roster by making a big splash at the top of the order in the first round of the PWHL draft on Tuesday night. Minutes after selecting Colgate forward Kristyna Kaltounkova with the No. 1 pick, Sirens general manager Pascal Daoust completed a trade with the Toronto Sceptres ... Read More »

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Club World Cup: Benfica beats Bayern Munich in scorching heat to win Group C

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andreas Schjelderup scored in the 13th minute to give Benfica a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in scorching heat on Tuesday, sending the Portuguese club to the top of Group C in the Club World Cup. The loss dropped Bayern Munich to second place as Boca Juniors was eliminated. The game ... Read More »

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New York Sirens select Colgate’s Kristyna Kaltounkova with the No. 1 pick in the PWHL draft

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

The New York Sirens began restocking their expansion-depleted roster by selecting Colgate’s Kristyna Kaltounkova with the No. 1 pick in the PWHL draft on Tuesday night. Kaltounkova is from the Czech Republic and became the first European-born player to go first in the PWHL draft. She is reunited with Sirens coach Greg Fargo, who coached ... Read More »

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Sirens select Czech star Kaltounkova first overall in PWHL draft

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

OTTAWA — The New York Sirens selected Kristyna Kaltounkova of Vlasim, Czechia, with the first pick in Tuesday’s Professional Women’s Hockey League draft, held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The 23-year-old forward made her women’s worlds debut for the host nation and was named a 2025 tournament all-star. She became the first Czech ... Read More »

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Pirates call up former Angels pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks and send Hunter Stratton to minors

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Michael Darrell-Hicks is back in the majors just over two weeks after the Los Angeles Angels had designated him for assignment. The Pirates called up Darrell-Hicks on Tuesday and sent right-hander Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates needed a fresh arm one night after using five pitchers in ... Read More »

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Neymar extends contract with Santos until the end of 2025

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar has extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of December. The 33-year-old forward returned to his boyhood club in late January but has been limited by injuries. His current deal was set to expire next week. Neymar and Santos confirmed the extension Tuesday. “I extended my contract ... Read More »

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Manaea’s return to injury-depleted Mets rotation delayed by elbow issue

By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Sean Manaea complained of elbow discomfort following his most recent minor league rehab outing, and his return to New York’s injury-depleted rotation will be delayed. Manaea had an MRI on Monday that showed loose bodies in his left elbow. He received a cortisone shot and was shut down from ... Read More »

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