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THOMAS FRIESEN / BRANDON SUN FILES St. Charles Country Club’s Addison Kartusch recently completed her sophomore season at Bowling Green State University by winning the National Golf Invitational on Sunday.

Fresh off National Golf Invitational title win, Epson Tour date awaits Winnipegger Kartusch

Ken Wiebe 7 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:20 PM CDT

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Addison Kartusch is still in the early stages of her golf career, though she’s been around long enough to know that another trip to the winner’s circle can provide a meaningful springboard for what figures to be an enlightening summer ahead.

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Basketball

CEBL PHOTO Winnipeg Sea Bears’ Simon Hildebrandt (right) looks to make a pass to teammate Trey McGowens Tuesday. Hildebrandt drained two three-point shots in the contest against the Scarborough Shooting Stars.

Sea Bears look to rebound on home court

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Sea Bears look to rebound on home court

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Yesterday at 5:40 PM CDT

The Winnipeg Sea Bears took one on the chin, and now they will try to dust themselves off and find the bounce-back trail for the first time this season.

After dropping a hard-fought 103-101 contest against the Scarborough Shooting Stars in Toronto on Tuesday, the Sea Bears (2-1) will return to the court on Friday to host the two-time reigning Canadian Elite Basketball League champion Niagara River Lions (0-1) at Canada Life Centre (7 p.m.).

The Sea Bears know they were a play or two away from boasting an unblemished record through three games. Instead, they left with a sour taste in their mouth after blowing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter in Target Score time.

A short memory is imperative.

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Goldeyes Report

JOHN WOODS / FREE PRESS Winnipeg Goldeyes shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder slugged a solo home run against the Kane County Cougars Thursday at Blue Cross Park.

Fish fried in finale against Cougars

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Fish fried in finale against Cougars

Mike McIntyre 4 minute read Yesterday at 6:15 PM CDT

They may have lost their charter bus to an arsonist, but the Kane County Cougars are leaving Winnipeg with a series victory.

An 11-5 triumph over the Goldeyes on Thursday afternoon in front of 5,885 fans at Blue Cross Park gives the visitors two out of three this week, improving their record to 4-2.

Winnipeg, meanwhile, was unable to build on Wednesday’s 3-2 win and now find themselves with a 1-5 record as the 100-game campaign is off to a sluggish start.

The Goldeyes had scored only 11 runs in their first five games (2-2-2-2-3), so putting a season-high five on the board Thursday at least represents some progress in that department.

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Hockey

The new logo for the Hamilton Hammers AHL franchise is shown in this handout image released May 21, 2026. The team name and logo were unveiled Thursday, weeks after the New York Islanders announced plans to relocate their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Conn., to Hamilton beginning in the 2026-27 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Hamilton Hammers (Mandatory Credit)

Hamilton Hammers name gives new AHL franchise a Steel City identity

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Hamilton Hammers name gives new AHL franchise a Steel City identity

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 1:31 PM CDT

HAMILTON - The American Hockey League team coming to Hamilton is drawing inspiration from the city's steelworking history, and its nickname, for its branding.

Team owners Oak View Group (OVG), TD Coliseum and the NHL's New York Islanders jointly announced Thursday that the team playing in the city known colloquially as "The Hammer" will be called, fittingly, the Hamilton Hammers.

The Hammers' name and logo were revealed at an event Thursday attended by Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horvath and representatives from the Islanders, TD Coliseum, Oak View Group, and the AHL.

The logo features crossed hammers, symbolizing Hamilton’s connection to metalworking, and is linked to the Islanders through its orange and blue colour scheme.

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Updated: Yesterday at 1:31 PM CDT

Auto Racing

FILE - Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

What to know about Kyle Busch’s death at 41

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What to know about Kyle Busch’s death at 41

Steve Reed, The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 8:30 PM CDT

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Here is what to know:

How did Kyle Busch die?

At this point, the cause of death has not been released and details remain limited.

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Hockey

Montreal Canadiens centre Phillip Danault (24) plays against the Lightning in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

‘It’s in my DNA’: Danault back loving hockey life with Canadiens

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‘It’s in my DNA’: Danault back loving hockey life with Canadiens

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: 12:39 AM CDT

RALEIGH - Phillip Danault found himself in a tough spot.

The veteran centre's role had diminished significantly with the Los Angeles Kings. The result was an ugly stat line of zero goals and five assists through 30 games to begin this season.

His old team threw him a lifeline in December. 

And after a period of adjustment with the Canadiens following a trade, Danault is back where he belongs — helping Montreal grind out victories in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Updated: 12:39 AM CDT

Soccer

Pumas fans cheer prior to a Mexican soccer league semifinal second leg match against Pachuca in Mexico City, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Mexico launches a last-minute World Cup campaign to stop a homophobic chant

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Mexico launches a last-minute World Cup campaign to stop a homophobic chant

Carlos Rodriguez, The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 6:28 PM CDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Less than a month before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Mexican Football Federation announced on Thursday a new advertising campaign that seeks to prevent its fans from using a chant considered homophobic during the tournament.

The chant, that has been an unwelcome feature at matches involving Mexico and its fervent fans for two decades, has resurfaced strongly in recent weeks, including the Liga MX playoffs matches held just last weekend.

The name of the advertising campaign launched by the Mexican Federation is “The Wave Yes, The Chant No” and it features former Mexican national team players from the 1986 World Cup.

Mexican Wave dates to 1986

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Niverville Nighthawks defeat Summerside Western Capitals 4-1 to take Centennial Cup

Marlen Edwards lifts the Centennial Cup into the air after helping the Niverville Nighthawks to a national championship. (Cassidy Dankochik / The Carillon)

Bombers’ Munier-Bailey looking to prove pro dreams possible to siblings back home

MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked up defensive lineman Kemari Munier-Bailey from Birmingham, England, in last year’s CFL Global Draft.

Sandhu siblings two of four Manitobans heading to Pan Am Youth Championships

BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Archers Khushreet Sandhu (left) and Laganjot Sandhu will be representing Canada at the 2026 Pan American Youth Championships in Medellín, Colombia from May 22 to 28.

Only compliments from Bombers roster for offensive lineman Eli

Ruth Bonneville / FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Tui Eli (65) is gearing up for his sixth season with the club. Eli signed a two-year extension with the Blue and Gold this past off-season.

Volleyball a lifeline for Manitoba Bisons’ Dadash-Adeh

Bisons Athletics Photo Volleyball has been a lifeline for Karil Dadash-Adeh (7), the Manitoba Bison who just signed a pro league contract with Italian club Pallavolo Macerata.

Blue Bombers training camp begins with excitement

JOHN WOODS / FREE PRESS Quarterback Zach Collaros throws at Blue Bomber training camp as head coach Mike O’Shea looks on Sunday.

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Bomber Report

JOHN WOODS / FREE PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (right) said he had only been around for one practice and had only taken one rep before then Toronto Argonauts head coach Scott Milanovich threw him in to play his first pre-season game.

Bombers’ vets reminisce on their own pre-season debuts

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Bombers’ vets reminisce on their own pre-season debuts

Taylor Allen 7 minute read Yesterday at 6:29 PM CDT

Zach Collaros was thrown to the wolves in his first career pre-season game.

It was back in 2012 when the University of Cincinnati product was trying to break into the three-down league with the Toronto Argonauts.

He had only been around for one practice and received just one measly rep, and yet, then head coach Scott Milanovich tapped him on the shoulder and told him he was going into the game — a matchup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at the old Ivor Wynne Stadium — in the fourth quarter.

“It’s amazing these kids get all these reps now,” said the Blue Bombers quarterback with a grin earlier this week.

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Basketball

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) is blocked by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs

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Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs

Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:12 PM CDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night.

Mikal Bridges also scored 19 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help the Knicks win their ninth straight game. That's the NBA's longest postseason winning streak since the Boston Celtics won 10 straight on their way to the 2024 championship.

Hart went 5 from 11 from 3-point range, burning a defensive strategy that seemed built around leaving him open from long range, and also had seven assists.

“Just a whale of a game from Josh,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said.

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Updated: Yesterday at 11:12 PM CDT

Goldeyes Report

BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS FILES Winnipeg Goldeyes outfielder Roby Enriquez said it’s a lot of fun being part of a club with so many different players from around the world.

Goldeyes roster a reflection of baseball’s global impact

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Goldeyes roster a reflection of baseball’s global impact

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Wednesday, May. 20, 2026

Take a look around the Winnipeg Goldeyes clubhouse and one thing quickly becomes evident: this is quite the international school of Fish.

Eight different countries are represented on the current roster of 25 players, which might just make them the United Nations of the American Association.

“So many different cultures. It’s good to have all of them,” outfielder Roby Enriquez told the Free Press on Wednesday prior to his team facing the Kane County Cougars at Blue Cross Park.

“It’s a lot of fun, being with guys from around the world. You learn about language and food, experience different personalities. It’s a blessing to have them here on one team.”

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