July 28th, 2025

National Sports

The Kansas City Royals and pitcher Seth Lugo agree to 2-year extension, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, which presumably takes one ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Sunday, July 27, 2025

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Sunday’s Scoreboard CFL Hamilton 37 B.C. 33 — MLB American League Detroit 10 Toronto 4 Athletics 7 Houston 1 Kansas City 4 Cleveland 1 L.A. Angels 4 Seattle 1 National League N.Y. Mets 5 San Francisco 3 San Diego 9 St. Louis 2 Pittsburgh 6 Arizona 0 Milwaukee 3 Miami 2 Interleague N.Y. Yankees 4 ... Read More »

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Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats complete late comeback to beat B.C. Lions 37-33

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

VANCOUVER — A last-minute touchdown reception from Kiondre Smith lifted the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 37-33 win over the B.C. Lions on Sunday. Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 389 yards, three touchdowns and an interception as the Ticats (5-2) stretched their win streak to five straight games. Jake Dolegala tallied a rushing major for the ... Read More »

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Dream end Lynx’s 14-game home winning streak with 90-86 win, Griner scores season-high 22

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brittney Griner scored a season-high 22 points and the hot-shooting Atlanta Dream handed the Minnesota Lynx their first loss in 15 home games this season 90-86 on Sunday night. The Lynx trailed 83-70 with three minutes to go but pulled within three on Napheesa Collier’s basket with 11.3 seconds left. Jordin Canada’s ... Read More »

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Pospisil bounced in final NBO appearance by Bagnis in three sets

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Farewell Tour was short-lived. Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., who announced last week that the National Bank Open in Toronto would be his final hurrah on the pro circuit, was eliminated Sunday in the first round of men’s singles by qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina at Sobeys Stadium. ... Read More »

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Leylah Fernandez wins the DC Open fueled by Shake Shack. Alex de Minaur takes the men’s title

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez’s career arrived at the D.C. Open on Sunday with the help of a terrific backhand, some superb returning — and energy courtesy of Shake Shack’s burgers and fries. The left-handed Fernandez, a 22-year-old from Canada who is ranked 36th, wrapped up a big week of ... Read More »

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Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Hall of Fame induction ceremonies

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki could be your guy. Mixing sneaky humor with heartfelt messages, the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame stole the show Sunday in Cooperstown. Morning showers and gloomy skies delayed the ceremonies by an hour, ... Read More »

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Tomoyuki Sugano throws 6 sharp innings, Tyler O’Neill homers again to help Orioles beat Rockies

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Tyler O’Neill homered in a third straight game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Sunday. Dylan Carlson drove in two runs for the Orioles, who followed Saturday night’s 18-0 blowout with a more conventional victory in the deciding matchup of ... Read More »

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Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72 on Sunday night. Phoenix outscored Washington 26-12 in the third quarter for a 10-point lead and pushed the advantage to 17 early in the fourth ... Read More »

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Injured Rishabh Pant will miss India’s fifth cricket test against England

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — India’s Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth and final test against England with a foot fracture. India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed the extent of Pant’s injury after his lineup salvaged a draw in the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pant retired hurt on Day 1 when ... Read More »

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Angels star Mike Trout joins the 1,000-RBI club with a ‘big-time blast’

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — One swing of the bat was more than enough for Mike Trout to deliver a reminder about his impact on baseball. The Angels star hit a massive homer to center field on Sunday to move past 1,000 RBIs in his career, a two-run shot that helped Los Angeles beat the Seattle ... Read More »

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