Reuters Sports News Summary
Nearly 45,000 fans, many in Miami's pink and black colours and Argentina’s blue and white, packed into the World Cup’s smallest venue to see the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, giving the city a taste of what's to come when it hosts six matches. Hall of Famer Wade Boggs declares his cancer 'null and void' Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs has announced he is cancer-free.
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Mariners RHP Bryce Miller to make season debut Wednesday
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will be reinstated from the injured list and make his season debut on Wednesday against the Houston Astros, manager Dan Wilson told reporters on Saturday. Miller started the season on the injured list after sustaining an oblique injury during spring training/
Soccer-Toronto draw record crowd against Messi's Inter Miami in World Cup dress rehearsal
Major League Soccer's Toronto FC attracted their largest attendance at BMO Field in the club's history on Saturday for a clash with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami that served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup matches being held at the venue. Nearly 45,000 fans, many in Miami's pink and black colours and Argentina’s blue and white, packed into the World Cup’s smallest venue to see the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, giving the city a taste of what's to come when it hosts six matches.
Hall of Famer Wade Boggs declares his cancer 'null and void'
Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs has announced he is cancer-free. "I'm a cancer survivor now. Prostate cancer is null and void. Thank God," the former third baseman said on Friday, citing a recent checkup.
Knicks F OG Anunoby upgraded to questionable for Game 4
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 28-year-old wing has been vital to New York's playoff success, averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Giants star RHP Logan Webb (knee) making rare appearance on IL
San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb was placed on the injured list with right knee bursitis on Saturday, meaning he will miss a start for the first time in five years. The move was retroactive to Wednesday. Webb last pitched on Tuesday, allowing a season-high-tying six earned runs along with seven hits and no walks with four strikeouts on 62 pitches in a 10-5 home loss to the San Diego Padres. He left after four innings with knee discomfort.
UCLA two-sport star Megan Grant breaks 31-year-old NCAA softball record
UCLA senior Megan Grant set the NCAA Division I softball home run record on Saturday with her 38th long ball of the 2026 season. Grant was also a member of UCLA's 2026 NCAA basketball championship team.
Reports: Steve Kerr to remain Warriors coach on 2-year deal
Steve Kerr has agreed to a two-year contract to stay with Golden State after coaching the Warriors for the past 12 seasons, according to reports from ESPN and The Athletic. Kerr, who made $17.5 million this season, will remain the highest-paid coach in the NBA annually, per the reports. His contract expired this offseason.
Basketball-WNBA welcomes ‘Canada’s team’ with Toronto Tempo’s first game of inaugural season
The WNBA officially arrived in Canada on Friday with the Toronto Tempo tipping off their inaugural season against the Washington Mystics in front of an electric, sellout home crowd.
Fans young and old sporting the Tempo's bordeaux and borealis blue gear brought the energy all night at Coca-Cola Coliseum, letting out a roaring, prideful cheer after the Toronto Children’s Choir sang the national anthem "O Canada."
Soccer-FIFA to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US
FIFA announced on Friday that it will hold separate opening ceremonies prior to the first game in each of the three host countries for this year's World Cup, which is being held in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The biggest World Cup in history kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, where Grammy Award-winning Mexican pop band Mana will be performing as part of a lineup that also includes Alejandro Fernandez and Belinda, FIFA said in a post on X.
Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84
Hall of Fame manager and legendary Atlanta Braves icon Bobby Cox died at the age of 84, the team announced Saturday. Cox's 2,504 victories as a manager for the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays rank fourth in major league history and include an extensive list of accomplishments for his teams, including 15 division titles, five pennants and one World Series championship in 1995.
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