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Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics by creating bid committee for the Games
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) â The Qatar Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced the creation of a bid committee for the 2036 Olympics and Paralympic Games, confirming its intention to host the events that would come 14 years after it staged the World Cup. It’s the latest attempt by the Middle Eastern country to host the Summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
TORONTO â Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find “revenue and cost synergies” in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. The Toronto-based telecom company believes its stock price undervalues its media and sports holdings and says it is “pursuing all options … to monetize and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL hopefuls heading to Edmonton in 2026 for national combine
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
TORONTO â The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday. The combine will begin with individual testing in such drills as the 40-yard dash, 225-pound bench press, three-cone shuttle, short shuttle, broad and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves option right-handers Davis Daniel and Wander Suero to Triple-A Gwinnett
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) â The Atlanta Braves optioned right-handers Davis Daniel and Wander Suero, who combined to give up nine runs in Tuesday night’s 9-0 loss to San Francisco, to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Daniel (0-1, 5.40) allowed five earned runs in five innings. Suero gave up four runs in two innings. The two combined to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian sprinter Milan takes 2nd stage win at Tour de France, PogaÄar maintains overall lead
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
VALENCE, France (AP) â Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan timed his break to perfection to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivalsâ hopes on Wednesday. Italian rider Milan, the green jersey holder, consolidated his lead in the points classification with an explosive finish to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Dolphins’ Bayron Matos airlifted to hospital after training camp injury
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) â Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos suffered an undisclosed injury at the end of Wednesday’s practice and was flown to a hospital on a helicopter for evaluation. The injury happened in the final minutes of Day 1 of the Dolphins’ training camp. Matos, a second-year offensive tackle, was airlifted in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dawson returns after 7 years to take a key wicket for England as India 149-3 at tea in 4th test
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) â Spinner Liam Dawson claimed his first test wicket in eight years after making his England comeback against India on Wednesday. Dawson was recalled for the fourth test at Old Trafford after Shoaib Bashir was ruled out with a broken finger and was pivotal in a strong second session, which saw England ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!âBiggest sport no oneâs heard of:â Walking soccer gains ground in Canada
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
TORONTO â Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer “the biggest sport no one’s heard of.” Hands, who runs the Toronto Walking Soccer Club, was initially skeptical about the appeal of a no-running version of the worldâs most popular game. But it didnât take long for the game to win him over. “The game is pretty engaging. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR will hold first street race on active military base at Naval Base Coronado in 2026
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last three years. The move to the San Diego area does not eliminate a return to Chicago, where NASCAR will still maintain an office and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR to hold first street race on active military base at Naval Base Coronado in 2026
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last three years. The move to the San Diego area does not eliminate a return to Chicago, where NASCAR will still maintain an office and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL’s Boston Fleet sign Kris Sparre as second head coach in franchise history
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) â The Boston Fleet have hired Kris Sparre as the second head coach in the PWHL franchiseâs history. Sparre, a 38-year-old veteran assistant with no experience in the women’s game, replaces Courtney Kessel, who had a 27-19-8 record and a Walter Cup Finals appearance before leaving to take over at Princeton. Her ... Read More »
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