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‘It’s just how I am’: Hatton chunters and curses his way into contention at the British Open
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself — and his ball. All sometimes on the same hole. Tyrrell Hatton, a combustible English golfer, can divide opinion with his on-course conduct but few can argue about the quality of his game. And this week at Royal Portrush, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Clemson player, assistant coach Willie Anderson dies at 72
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
Willie Anderson, the only person in Clemson football history to earn both first-team All-ACC honors as a player and serve as a full-time assistant coach on a national championship team, has died, the school announced Friday. He was 72. Clemson said Anderson died Wednesday in Sumter, South Carolina. No cause of death was given. Anderson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Masai Ujiri’s July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride. The recently-fired former Toronto Raptors executive is navigating his sudden departure from a franchise where he’d spent 13 seasons while also launching the second edition of his private foundation’s Giants of Africa Festival — all within a one-month span. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2031 Ryder Cup to be hosted in Girona, Spain, says Catalan golf federation
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
Barcelona, Spain (AP) — The 2031 Ryder Cup will be held in northeastern Spain, the president of the Catalan golf federation has told The Associated Press. Ramon NoguĂ©, president of the Catalan golf federation, told the AP by phone Friday that “next week it will be official” that Girona will be announced as the host ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde signs with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde has signed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain’s women’s team until the end of June 2028. Jourde previously played with AS Monteuil de Laval in Canada before she joined USC Trojans in the United States. Jourde featured at two U20 World Cups with Canada. “Joining Paris Saint-Germain is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotland scores 7 tries to beat Samoa 41-12 in the last match of its Pacific tour
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Scrumhalf Jamie Dobie played a leading role as Scotland scored seven tries to two to beat Samoa 41-12 Friday in the final match of its Pacific Tour. Scoland set out to celebrate the end of its three-match tour on which it beat the New Zealand Maori and Samoa and lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clint Dempsey says success on the field will help build pro-American crowds at World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
Clint Dempsey says success on the field during friendlies over the next year would help the U.S. fill seats with pro-American fans at the World Cup next year, a turnaround from pro-opponent crowds at this year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup. Coach Mauricio Pochettino and current players took note that spectators were overwhelmingly rooting for Guatemala in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ballers outfielder Lou Helmig represents deep baseball history in Germany
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In the quiet dugout hours before first pitch, as a few teammates begin their pregame routines on the nearby grass, Lou Helmig pauses and ponders his baseball lineage. He holds a bat in his hand. It always seems he has a bat in hand, ready. Helmig also carries a deep family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Nainesh Kotak says it doesn’t matter how many of his 11-year-old son’s friends have e-scooters, he’s not letting his own child have one. The personal injury lawyer based in Mississauga, Ont., says his firm has seen several cases involving e-scooter accidents in recent years and that it’s simply too dangerous. “Their parents don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG signs 19-year-old Italian goalkeeper Renato Marin on a five-season deal
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — European champion Paris Saint-Germain has made its first signing of the summer, bringing in a new goalkeeper. PSG said in a statement late Thursday that 19-year-old Renato Marin agreed on a five-season deal through to 2030. The Italian player joined the Champions League winners on a free transfer after his contract with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto begins today at Exhibition Place
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
TORONTO — The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto kicks off with a full day of practices and qualifying this morning. Headlined by an IndyCar Series race on Sunday, there’s a total of nine races from several series and a variety of automobile classes over the weekend. All of the races will take place around a ... Read More »
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