July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Ohtani, Conforto shine as Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 to end 7-game skid

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto had three hits and scored twice, Shohei Ohtani took another encouraging step back on the mound in his recovery from elbow surgery and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Saturday to end a seven-game losing streak. Ohtani threw three scoreless innings in his longest ... Read More »

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Arozarena homers, scores 4 times as Mariners rout Tigers 15-7

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Randy Arozarena homered and scored four times as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 15-7 on Saturday. Arozarena singled and scored in the second, was hit by a pitch and scored on Luke Raley’s homer in the third, and singled and scored in the seventh before hitting a two-run homer in ... Read More »

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Sweden’s crushing win over Germany at Women’s Euros sets up easier path to final

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

ZURICH (AP) — Sweden put down a statement 4-1 win over Germany at the Women’s European Championship on Saturday and secured a potentially easier route to the final. This could be the year Sweden shakes off its ‘bridesmaid’ reputation. Sweden won the first Women’s Euros in 1984 and has finished as runner-up three times since ... Read More »

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Dodgers prospect De Paula hits 3-run homer to lift NL to 4-2 win in All-Star Futures Game

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Josue De Paula hit a three-run homer in a four-run fourth inning and the National League beat the American League 4-2 on Saturday in the All-Star Futures Game featuring top prospects. The National League is 4-1-1 since the Futures Game moved from a U.S. vs. World format to AL vs. NL in ... Read More »

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Cardinals 3-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection at left tackle for the Cardinals during the franchise’s time in both St. Louis and Arizona, has died. He was 65. The Cardinals confirmed Sharpe’s death through his family, a team spokesman said Saturday. Sharpe’s wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, also posted about her husband’s passing ... Read More »

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England edges Argentina 22-17 with Van Poortvliet’s last-minute try

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) — Jack van Poortvliet’s last-gasp try earned England a 22-17 win over Argentina and another test series victory in Pumas country on Saturday. An England team without 15 British and Irish Lions upheld its record of never losing a series in Argentina since the first tour in 1981. The match was ... Read More »

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Last-gasp Van Poortvliet try gives England series win over Pumas

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) — Jack van Poortvliet’s last-gasp try earned England a 22-17 win over Argentina and another test series victory in Pumas country on Saturday. An England team without 15 British and Irish Lions upheld its record of never losing a series in Argentina since the first tour in 1981. The match was ... Read More »

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From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, presented Konerko a jersey with the new ... Read More »

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From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, presented Konerko a jersey with the new ... Read More »

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Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 350 homers, doing so in 1,088 games, bettering Mark McGwire’s 1,280

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge didn’t just become the fastest player to hit 350 home runs, he did it in 192 fewer games than Mark McGwire. “I just think he’s playing in a different league,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after Judge’s ninth-inning drive in Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Judge homered ... Read More »

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2025 Cycle Hitters

By Canadian Press on July 12th, 2025

Players that have hit for the cycle this season: March 31 — Carson Kelly, Chicago Cubs at Athletics July 12 — Byron Buxton, Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh The Associated Press... Read More »

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