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Pro squash gets the studio treatment in Toronto ahead of Olympic debut at ’28 Games
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Much has changed on the pro squash scene since Lee Beachill was last in Toronto as a tour player nearly two decades ago. The broadcast product has improved exponentially. Replay challenges have helped match flow and cut down on player-referee interaction. And the biggie, of course, is squash can finally be called an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets send rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña to minors in roster shuffle
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie infielder Luisangel Acuña was sent to the minors by the slumping New York Mets amid a flurry of roster moves Monday. New York also signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a one-year deal and selected the contract of outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A Syracuse. Both were available for the opener ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series against the Cardinals. Fulmer, 32, returns to the Cubs after going 3-5 with two saves and a 4.42 ERA in 58 appearances for Chicago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes move a step closer to returning from lengthy stays on IL
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes are finally getting closer to returning after lengthy recoveries from their respective injuries. Woodruff and Cortes both pitched in simulated games Monday. Woodruff, who hasn’t pitched in a major league game since September 2023, threw 60 pitches. Cortes, who made just two starts this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona extends baseball coach Chip Hale’s contract 4 years through 2030
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has extended baseball coach Chip Hale’s contract four years through 2030 after he led the Wildcats back to the College World Series. Terms of the deal announced Monday were not released and must still be approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. “Arizona Baseball has long been one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers bright future becomes much cloudier because of Tyrese Haliburton’s torn Achilles tendon
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton took the Indiana Pacers to heights few thought possible after they started this season with a 10-15 record. Getting back might take some time after team officials confirmed Monday that the two-time All-Star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, an injury that could cost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks sign veteran catcher James McCann to 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
Arizona signed James McCann to a major league contract following his release from the Atlanta Braves, and the 35-year-old catcher joined the Diamondbacks on Monday for their game against the Chicago White Sox. Arizona also designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment. McCann agreed to a one-year contract for the $760,000 minimum while in the major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City’s Game 7 victory over Indiana draws largest NBA Finals audience in six years
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Oklahoma City’s 103-91 victory over Indiana in Game 7 was the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years. Sunday night’s game averaged 16.53 million on ABC and ESPN+ according to preliminary ratings data from Nielsen. The audience peaked at 19.28 million during the second half (9:45-10 p.m. EDT). It is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paris Saint-Germain beats the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to reach Club World Cup round of 16
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the European powerhouse beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Monday and advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16. Paris Saint-Germain opened the scoring in the 35th minute when a shot from Vitinha that would’ve finished well wide of the net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assistant GM Tolzman likes ninth overall pick for Raptors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most talented in years. But for Dan Tolzman, assistant general manager of the Toronto Raptors, there’s potential in every draft. Tolzman spoke to media Monday about Toronto’s options with the ninth pick in Wednesday’s first round and the 39th pick in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The NBA draft will have tons of international talent, which is to be expected
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
There’s no Victor Wembanyama in the class headed to the NBA draft this week. There’s no Zaccharie Risacher, either. For the first time since 2022, the first pick in the draft will not be someone from France. Wembanyama had that title in 2023. Risacher had it last year. This year, Duke’s Cooper Flagg is almost ... Read More »
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