July 31st, 2025

Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men’s National Bank Open draw

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

TORONTO — The path for a homegrown tennis player to win the men’s Canadian Open title for the first time in the Open Era is set. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo were each placed in separate quadrants as the National Bank Open draw took place at Sobeys Stadium on Friday in Toronto. All ... Read More »

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Venezuelan baseball team denied visas into US, Little League International says

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

A Venezuelan baseball team was denied visas into the United States and will miss this year’s Senior Baseball World Series, Little League International confirmed Friday. The Cacique Mara team, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, was scheduled to participate in the tournament after winning the Latin American championship in Mexico. “The Cacique Mara Little League team from Venezuela ... Read More »

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Italian gymnast Bonicelli in ‘stable condition’ after coming out of medically induced coma

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

ROME (AP) — Lorenzo Bonicelli is in a “stable condition” and “showing positive signs” after coming out of a medically induced coma following a fall during the rings competition at the World University Games, the Italian Gymnastics Federation said Friday. The Italian gymnast was taken to a local hospital with neck injuries after his fall ... Read More »

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NFL fining more than 100 players for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating league policy by selling Super Bowl 59 tickets for above face value, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Friday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said ... Read More »

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Hulk Hogan’s death resurfaces painful contradictions for Black wrestling fans

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

One of Kazeem Famuyide’s earliest memories is sitting on his father’s lap watching Hulk Hogan wrestle in the 1988 Survivor Series. His love of Hogan in the ring became inextricable from what would become a lifelong obsession with the sport — including a yearlong role touring the country and writing scripts for WWE’s top talent. ... Read More »

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England captain Ben Stokes retires early on 66 not out against India

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England captain Ben Stokes retired hurt with apparent cramp as his team dominated day 3 of the fourth cricket test against India on Friday. Stokes was 66 not out in the evening session at Old Trafford with England leading by 133 runs. The all-rounder had looked uncomfortable for some time as ... Read More »

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Arensman wins 19th stage of Tour de France, PogaÄŤar moves closer to title

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

LA PLAGNE, France (AP) — Dutch rider Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb and held on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday. Although race leader Tadej PogaÄŤar took a step closer to a fourth Tour title, the Slovenian star could not catch ... Read More »

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Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

The Copa AmĂ©rica Femenina has gotten off to a rough start. Players complained about the training conditions for group-stage matches in the tournament in Ecuador and the lack of VAR, as well as near-empty stadiums for many games. Soccer great Marta, a six-time world player of the year who came out of retirement to play ... Read More »

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American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants to be sure the newly rebranded American Conference isn’t left out of the College Football Playoff conversation. His solution for that — a playoff that includes a large number of at-large teams in a format preferred by the Southeastern Conference but not the Big Ten. Pernetti said ... Read More »

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Soccer players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members. “Football needs responsible leadership, not emperors,” the FIFPRO network said after a meeting of 58 national player unions responded to FIFA pursuing its agenda with unofficial ... Read More »

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Denny Hamlin adds contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing to celebratory week after win at Dover

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has signed a multiyear contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing, the team said Friday. Details of the contract were not announced. The deal comes during the same week in which the driver of the No. 11 car won in Dover for his 58th career Cup victory. He ranks ... Read More »

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