August 2nd, 2025

National Sports

Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell’s Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. ... Read More »

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Judge reduces bail for Memphis guard Sincere Parker in domestic assault case

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s bail was cut nearly in half Monday, two days after he was charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Greg Gilbert reduced Parker’s bail from $120,000 to $75,000. Parker’s attorney, Arthur Horne, told reporters that the bond had been posted. Parker is ... Read More »

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Merrill, Maldonado deliver RBI hits in the 2nd inning as Padres hold on to beat Marlins 2-1

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Jackson Merrill and MartĂ­n Maldonado had run-scoring hits in the second inning and the San Diego Padres held on to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night. Merrill had an RBI single that scored Xander Bogaerts. Maldonado followed with a double down the left field line off Eury PĂ©rez (3-3) that ... Read More »

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Paul Skenes dazzles in his first start since the All-Star Game as the Pirates blank the Tigers 3-0

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed three hits over six efficient innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Monday night. Skenes (5-8), who last week became the first pitcher to start the All-Star game in each of the first two years of his career, struck out six, walked one and a ... Read More »

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Athletics rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke headed to injured list with adductor strain

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Athletics rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke is headed to the injured list after an MRI on Monday revealed an adductor strain. Manager Mark Kotsay said before Monday night’s game that a roster move would be announced Tuesday. He said the A’s weren’t able to get another player in place in time ... Read More »

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Dodgers recall Edgardo Henriquez, designate Lou Trivino for assignment

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled pitcher Edgardo Henriquez and designated reliever Lou Trivino for assignment on Monday. Henriquez is 1-0 with a 5.89 ERA in 18 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was activated on June 29 and optioned to the Comets after missing the start of the season with a ... Read More »

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Mets recall starting catcher Francisco Alvarez after he tears up Triple-A pitching

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — After tearing up Triple-A pitching for a few weeks, catcher Francisco Alvarez was recalled Monday by the New York Mets and immediately reinserted into the starting lineup. In a somewhat surprising move, the 23-year-old Alvarez was demoted to the minors on June 22 — one day after he went 2 for ... Read More »

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Packers agree with right tackle Zach Tom on a 4-year, $88M extension, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with starting right tackle Zach Tom on a four-year extension worth $88 million, according to a person familiar with the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal had not been announced. The extension is worth up to a ... Read More »

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Big Ten suggests to NCAA that Michigan has been punished enough for sign-stealing, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face more sanctions stemming from a sign-stealing scheme, according to two people familiar with the situation. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because no ... Read More »

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Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex The Great, has died after complications from cancer

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A beloved therapy bunny named Alex The Great, who provided snuggles and comfort from ballparks to NBA arenas, airports, farmers markets and even Easter egg hunts and NASCAR races, has died. He was 4. A floppy-eared Flemish giant who was larger than life in both size and spirit, Alex suffered complications ... Read More »

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Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what’s expected to be his 21st and final NBA season

By Canadian Press on July 21st, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what’s expected to be the point guard’s 21st and final NBA season. The team confirmed Monday afternoon that Paul had signed. The 12-time All-Star was a free agent after playing all 82 games for the San Antonio Spurs last season, becoming the ... Read More »

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