July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Paul George has arthroscopic knee surgery after recent workout injury

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers wing player Paul George had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday to treat an injury that occurred during a recent workout. The club said the procedure was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at the NYU–Langone Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center. George’s rehabilitation program is set to begin and he ... Read More »

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Argument over ‘valid buisiness purpose’ for NIL collectives threatens college sports settlement

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

Less than two weeks after terms of a multibillion-dollar college sports settlement went into effect, friction erupted over the definition of a “valid business purpose” that collectives making name, image likeness payments to players are supposed to have. The new College Sports Commission sent a letter to athletic directors last week saying it was rejecting ... Read More »

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Ex-NFL QB Bridgewater says he is suspended from high school coaching for giving benefits to players

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he has been suspended from coaching his former high school team in Miami because he provided players with financial benefits that he says he’d reported to the school. The 32-year-old Bridgewater publicized action taken against him by Miami Northwestern High School in a social media post ... Read More »

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Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman signs extension, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the signing has not yet been announced. ESPN first reported the deal. General manager Mike ... Read More »

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Gill: Late fightback made India ‘quite optimistic’ of winning at Lord’s

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — India was given no chance of winning the Lord’s test at lunch on the last day Monday. When Ravindra Jadeja and the tail were still going against England after tea, India captain Shubman Gill believed they could pull off a comeback for the ages. Chasing 193 for victory, Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah ... Read More »

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Starc takes 6 wickets for 9 runs as West Indies routed for 27 in Kingston

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Mitchell Starc took six wickets for nine runs, surpassing 400 test wickets in his 100th test, and Scott Boland claimed a hat trick as Australia bowled out the West Indies for 27 to win the third test by 176 runs on Monday, The West Indies missed the lowest score in test ... Read More »

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Dave Roberts defends Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection as an ‘easy answer’

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — National League All-Star manager Dave Roberts said including Milwaukee rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on his team was “an easy answer” despite complaints from some players over his inclusion after just five big league appearances. “If it brings excitement, attention to our game, then I’m all about it,” Roberts said before Monday’s Home ... Read More »

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Jets and receiver Garrett Wilson agree on a 4-year, $130M contract extension, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Wilson, drafted 10th overall in 2022, was ... Read More »

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QB Diego Pavia back for Vanderbilt amid battle with NCAA that could reshape eligibility rules

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — One way or another, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia might have changed college sports forever last fall. Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 7-6 season on the field highlighted by an upset victory over No. 1 Alabama, but his lasting contribution came in court. The New Mexico State transfer started his career with two ... Read More »

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CFL will review its procotols regarding the updating of fans in weather delays

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

TORONTO — The CFL is reviewing how it updates fans during weather-related issues after poor air quality forced it to reschedule a regular-season game Friday night. The CFL postponed the Saskatchewan Roughriders-Calgary Stampeders game in Regina to 4 p.m. ET Saturday afternoon. But many fans expressed frustration with being forced to wait for hours at ... Read More »

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Sun Belt approves move to lure Louisiana Tech from Conference USA, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Sun Belt Conference has formally approved a proposal to extend a membership invitation to Louisiana Tech, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because the Sun Belt has not announced the membership offer, and Louisiana Tech has ... Read More »

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