July 26th, 2025

Sparks beat Sun for 4th straight victory

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston had double-doubles, and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-70 on Thursday night. Indiana’s Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a groin injury, and the Fever said Thursday there was no timetable for her return. No further injuries were discovered during ... Read More »

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Henderson’s go-ahead RBI single helps Orioles edge Guardians

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gunnar Henderson singled in Alex Jackson with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Charlie Morton matched his longest start of the season, helping the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon. Henderson’s liner to right came against Erik Sabrowski, giving the loss to Guardians ... Read More »

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Seattle Storm ride 56-point second half to dominate Chicago Sky, 95-57

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Skylar Diggins scored 21 points, rookie Dominique Malonga had 14 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double and the Seattle Storm rode a 56-point second half to a 95-57 rout of the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. Malonga, the second pick in the 2025 draft, became the youngest player (19 years, ... Read More »

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Donovan and Contreras hit 3-run HRs in 2nd inning, Cardinals beat Padres 9-7

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series. Willson had with four RBIs and Donovan finished with three hits. Iván Herrera had three hits and two ... Read More »

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Severino and Urias power Athletics to a 5-2 win over the AL West-leading Astros

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Thursday night. Severino (4-11) allowed four hits and two earned runs as the A’s snapped a four-game skid. Mason Miller earned his 20th save. Urias ... Read More »

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The world’s tallest teen, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators’ football team. Rioux donned an orange helmet and took snaps on special ... Read More »

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Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers as trade deadline deals begin

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday as the franchise tries to beef up its lineup ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The 28-year-old Naylor is hitting .292 with 11 homers and 59 RBIs this season, which was his first with the D-backs. He ... Read More »

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New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

WOODBURY, N.J. (AP) — Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the plate to chants of “Marco! Marco!” from his Little League teammates as he settled in for a night of baseball, after his family got mixed up in a court case where a judge — not an umpire or coach — ... Read More »

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Kelsey Mitchell scores 21 points and Fever beat Aces 80-70 without Caitlin Clark

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston had double-doubles, and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-70 on Thursday night. Indiana’s Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a groin injury, and the Fever said Thursday there was no timetable for her return. No further injuries were discovered during ... Read More »

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Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Thursday night in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite directions. The AL East-leading Blue Jays have won 19 of their last ... Read More »

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Canada’s Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open

By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Canada’s Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole to complete an 11-under 60 on Thursday that gave him a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen after one round of the 3M Open. Svensson, of Surrey, B.C., also made nine birdies and did not drop a ... Read More »

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