August 4th, 2025

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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Piastri beats Verstappen to Belgium F1 sprint pole as Red Bull’s post-Horner era begins

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

Oscar Piastri beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull began its first Formula 1 race weekend since the firing of Christian Horner as team principal. Red Bull has been the focus of attention in F1 after Horner’s dismissal earlier this month, but Piastri, Verstappen ... Read More »

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Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns a day after dislocating toe, but doesn’t practice

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields returned to the practice field Friday but didn’t participate in drills a day after dislocating a toe on his right foot. Fields, who was carted from the field Thursday early in practice, is being evaluated by the Jets on a daily basis. Fields wore his helmet as he ... Read More »

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Joe Root becomes the 2nd highest scorer in test cricket as England takes control against India

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Joe Root became the second highest career run-scorer in test cricket and hit his 38th century in the format as England reached 433-4 on Friday to lead India by 75 runs. Root was 121 not out at tea on day 3 of the fourth test at Old Trafford, with England captain ... Read More »

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Toronto FC loses defenders Monlouis, Wingo and Gomis to season-ending injuries

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

TORONTO — Last-place Toronto FC will be without defenders Zane Monlouis, Henry Wingo and Nicksoen Gomis for the rest of the season. Monlouis had surgery earlier this month to repair hip and thigh injuries suffered June 25 against the Red Bulls. Wingo underwent surgery June 16 in Finland to repair a torn quadriceps. Gomis had ... Read More »

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Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction in a record-breaking sale

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

Caitlin Clark has set yet another record, this time with her 2024 WNBA rookie card selling for the most money yet for a female athlete at a public auction. Clark’s Rookie Royalty WNBA Flawless Logowoman 1/1 card sold Thursday night for $660,000. That sale price tops the previous mark of $366,000 for Clark’s 2024 Panini ... Read More »

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

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 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 centre who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators’ football team. Rioux, from Terrebonne, Que., donned an orange helmet and took ... Read More »

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Pernetti on Memphis’ attempted move to Big 12: Your job is to do what’s best for the school

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said he was aware of Memphis’ intentions to leave the conference for the Big 12 and praised the school for being ambitious, even though the Tigers’ bid to join the Power Four failed. The Big 12 board reportedly rejected Memphis’ bid to join the league, according ... Read More »

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Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Arjun Nimmala has learned a lot this year. As the No. 1 prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, he’s been figuring out what it takes to be a professional athlete while playing shortstop for the team’s High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians. As a 19-year-old living more than 5,000 kilometres away from his parents’ ... Read More »

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