Derek Jeter of the Yankees, playing in his last All-Star game, went 2 for 2 while Mike Trout of the Angels, who has been called the next Mickey Mantle, hit a tiebreaking triple and a go ahead double to be named Most Valuable Player. Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers also had a two run homer as the American League downed the National League 5-3.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig can envision Montreal making a bid to return to the major leagues, calling the city “an excellent choice”. The Expos left Montreal after the 2004 season and became the Washington Nationals.
18 year old Sarah McKay of Quispamsis has become the first woman to race in the Maritime Pro Stock Tour. She finished 9th last weekend at Speedway 660 and will be competing at Riverside International Speedway in Antigonish this weekend.
After losing LeBron James, the Miami Heat have signed Dwyane Wade to a new two year deal and taking an 11 million dollar pay cut.
Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy has been found guilty of assaulting a woman and making threats. He was sentenced to 18 months probation but plans to appeal the verdict and seek a jury trial.
Eight New Brunswick athletes have been selected to take part in the 2014 Hershey North American final in Hershey, Pennsylvania on August 2nd.
Guillaume Savoie from Neguac will compete in the boys softball throw.
Dannielle Alexander of Jacksontown will participate in the girls standing long jump.
Robyn Davis of Fredericton will be running in the girls 800 metres and Hannah Trites of Fredericton will run in the girls 1600 metres.
Four girls have been chosen to make up the 4 by 100 metre relay team.
Julia Dickinson from Beaver Dam
Laura Duffley of Grand Bay-Westfield
Lexie Shannon of Richibucto Road
Johanna McGuigan of Fredericton
