July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Liverpool to create permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield to honor Diogo Jota

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool will have a permanent memorial sculpture at its Anfield stadium to honor Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash earlier this month, the English club said Saturday. The Premier League champion said that recyclable material from “thousands of physical tributes, including flowers, works of art, cards, banners and opposition ... Read More »

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Dolphins sign former Raiders, Patriots cornerback Jack Jones to one-year deal

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins added needed help to their secondary on Saturday, signing cornerback Jack Jones to a one-year deal. Jones had 69 tackles, three interceptions— one returned for a touchdown — and 15 pass breakups in 16 starts for the Raiders last season. The Raiders released him earlier this year. ... Read More »

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Stokes hits a century in 4th test as England makes a stunning start on 4th day against India

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ben Stokes scored his 14th test century as England ran up a 311-run lead in the fourth test against India on Saturday, with India then losing two wickets in the first over to go to lunch at 1-2. The England captain had a brilliant all-round performance with his 141 coming after ... Read More »

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Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump played golf Saturday at his course on Scotland’s coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American. Trump and his son Eric played with the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, near Turnberry, ... Read More »

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Last-gasp try gives the British and Irish Lions a 29-26 win over the Wallabies to clinch test series

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A contentious try in the last minute by Hugo Keenan capped an extraordinary comeback win for the British and Irish Lions over the Wallabies in the second test on Saturday, played in front of 90,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Lions rallied from 23-5 down in the first half ... Read More »

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Euro 2025: Spain’s style vs. England’s will to win sets up fascinating final

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — A title game between defending champion England and World Cup winner Spain is the Women’s European Championship final that many wanted. How they got to Basel on Sunday is a whole other story. Spain has mostly cruised through its five games except for a late scare in a tense semifinal against ... Read More »

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Verstappen overtakes Piastri to win sprint race at Belgian GP at start of new Red Bull era in F1

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Max Verstappen overtook Oscar Piastri to win the Formula 1 sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday as Red Bull begins a new era without fired team principal Christian Horner. Verstappen surged past Piastri on the straight on the first lap. The Australian was close behind Verstappen for the ... Read More »

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Jared Allen’s 136 sacks and fun-loving cowboy style for Chiefs, Vikings have him Hall of Fame-bound

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jared Allen will be wearing a cowboy hat next weekend in Canton for his Hall of Fame induction, the signature apparel that inspired his celebratory calf-roping act after each sack and still serves as a fitting snapshot of his off-the-field life. Raised on a horse ranch in Northern California, Allen was audacious ... Read More »

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DeWanna Bonner returns to Phoenix: ‘The love and welcome was very much needed’

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — DeWanna Bonner is happy to be back home in Phoenix. The veteran spent the first 10 years of her career with the Mercury before leaving for Connecticut and then a brief stint in Indiana to start the season. When that didn’t work out, she signed with Phoenix earlier this month. “I ... Read More »

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Tigers aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Blue Jays

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays (62-42, first in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-45, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (7-7, 4.01 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 112 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -196, Blue Jays +163; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The ... Read More »

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Nationals face the Twins looking to stop road losing streak

By Canadian Press on July 26th, 2025

Washington Nationals (41-62, fifth in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (50-53, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (6-10, 5.08 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (10-4, 2.63 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 132 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -164, Nationals +138; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »

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