Category Archives: Sports
Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman said the team is looking at other areas arou...
Jun 03, 2023
Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick of this year's NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Ye...
Jun 03, 2023
Veteran OL Derek Dennis among Stampeders cuts ahead of CFL roster deadline
Veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis is one of 22 players who was released by the Calgary Stampeders ahead of the CFL's final roster cut-down deadline of 10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Dennis, the league's...
Jun 03, 2023
'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. "For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents," said the Seattle Thunderbirds forwa...
Jun 03, 2023
Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup
BERLIN (AP) - Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday. There were few clear ch...
Jun 03, 2023
Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros
PARIS - Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday. Andreescu won just 38 per cent of her f...
Jun 03, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affi...
Jun 03, 2023
Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) - Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women's Champions League final on Sat...
Jun 03, 2023
Man City beats Man United 2-1 in FA Cup final to complete second leg of treble bid
LONDON (AP) - Manchester City's mission to win a treble of major trophies stayed on track after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the first of Ilkay Gundogan's two go...
Jun 03, 2023
Canadian Jim Long upsets world champion in first round at U.S. Dart Masters
NEW YORK - Canadian veteran Jim (The Gentleman) Long has scored a major upset at the 2023 bet365 U.S. Darts Masters, defeating world champion Michael (Bully Boy) Smith. Long won the first-round matchu...
Jun 03, 2023