July 28th, 2025

Stokes hits century but India rallies to frustrate England’s cricketers on 4th day of test

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ben Stokes hit another century. Chris Woakes was in sight of a hat trick before he’d even completed the first over of India’s second innings. Day 4 of the fourth test at Old Trafford on Saturday certainly started with a bang. So much so that by lunch, and with the visitors ... Read More »

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Phillies’ Aaron Nola will make his first minor league rehab start on Thursday

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia pitcher Aaron Nola will make his first injury rehabilitation start Thursday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley at Worcester as he works his way back from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May. Nola threw batting practice on Friday. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Saturday the ... Read More »

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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola throws to batters, ramping up return from ankle and rib injuries

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola threw 56 pitches to batters Friday as he ramped up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May. A 32-year-old right-hander, Nola could make his first minor league rehab start next week. “The ankle went a lot longer than I ... Read More »

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Lauren James’ return boosts England ahead of Euro 2025 final against Spain

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England forward Lauren James has recovered from injury in time for the final of the Women’s European Championship against World Cup winner Spain on Sunday. James had to come off at halftime in England’s semifinal victory over Italy on Tuesday with an ankle problem and was seen applying ice to her ... Read More »

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Bouchard to open final tournament against Arango at National Bank Open in Montreal

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard’s final tennis tournament will begin against Colombia’s Emiliana Arango at the National Bank Open. Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season, announced she will retire at the end of her hometown event. The 31-year-old from Westmount, Que., made it to the Wimbledon women’s final ... Read More »

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Rivals India and Pakistan in same group at Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Rivals India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group at the upcoming men’s Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament in the United Arab Emirates. India is the official Asia Cup host but the tournament is being held at a neutral venue for India and Pakistan. The marquee group game between the ... Read More »

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Lottie Woad keeps 2-shot lead in Scotland and closes in on victory in pro debut on LPGA Tour

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad had four birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn and posted a 5-under 67 on Saturday to maintain her two-shot lead in the Women’s Scottish Open as she closes in on victory in her professional debut. Woad has such control of her game at Dundonald Links that she ... Read More »

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Montreal’s Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

SINGAPORE — MontrĂ©al’s Simone Leathead captured silver in the high diving competition at the World Aquatics Championships on Saturday. The 22-year-old diver amassed a total of 314.50 points over six dives. It’s the first podium of Leathead’s career. Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland (359.25) won her fifth world title in the event. Maya Kelly (310.00) of the ... Read More »

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Justin Fields participates in 7-on-7 drills at Jets practice, 2 days after dislocating toe

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields participated in 7-on-7 drills at training camp Saturday, two days after being carted from the field with a dislocated toe. Fields threw passes during quarterback positional drills and then again in a session with wide receivers, including tossing a perfectly placed deep ball to ... Read More »

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New Zealand’s stunning late catches secure dramatic tri-series cricket win over South Africa

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Two spectacular catches in the last over delivered by fast bowler Matt Henry earned New Zealand a dramatic three-run victory against South Africa in the final match of the tri-series on Saturday. Michael Bracewell pulled off a sensational catch on the edge of the boundary at mid-wicket to dismiss dangerman Dewald ... Read More »

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Norris takes pole for F1’s Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lando Norris took pole position Saturday for Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race earlier in the day. Norris set the fastest time early in the final session. His McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri couldn’t quite beat it on his final run, taking second ... Read More »

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