National Sports

Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.

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Canada coach picks Dayne St. Clair to start in goal in Gold Cup quarterfinal

MINNEAPOLIS — Dayne St. Clair has earned the starting job in goal for 30th-ranked Canada against No. 106 Guatemala in Sunday's quarterfinal at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. St. Clair started in the 6-0 win over No. 75 Honduras and 1-1 draw with No.

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New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was too much. Thinking about the person he wished more than anything could be by his side overwhelmed the 17-year-old defenceman. The tears flowed soon after.

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Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft

The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominos falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help in net.

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Blue Jays recall infielder Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo, option Roden to minors

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Will Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, the Jays optioned outfielder Alan Roden to Buffalo.

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Senators acquire defenceman Jordan Spence from Kings in exchange for picks

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. In exchange, the Senators are sending a 2025 third-round selection (67th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round selection (via Colorado).

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Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury to two-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$950,000.

Jun 28, 2025 10:29 AM Read more >

Flames sign defenceman Kevin Bahl to six-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract, the club announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$5.35 million.

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Canada women top Spain to advance to 3x3 hoops World Cup semifinal

ULAANBAATAR — Canada's women are off to the semifinals of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. Canada defeated Spain 11-10 on Saturday to advance. Canada will next face the Netherlands on Sunday, with the third-place game and final going on Monday.

Jun 28, 2025 10:10 AM Read more >

Canada's Aaron Brown: Grand Slam Track brought platform, professionalism to sport

It was meant to be quite the finale in the City of Stars this weekend. Instead, the inaugural Grand Slam Track season came to a halt with the cancellation of its final leg in Los Angeles earlier in June.

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