July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Bellinger hits 3 2-run homers against former team, Yanks beat Cubs 11-0 for 5th win in row

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit three two-run homers against his former team and was robbed of a fourth, Aaron Judge made a trio of outstanding catches and the New York Yankees routed the Chicago Cubs 11-0 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory following a a six-game losing streak. Carlos RodĂłn (10-6), ... Read More »

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Giants DH Rafael Devers dealing with disk injury in back

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers is dealing with a disk injury in his lower back that has limited his production since joining his new club. Manager Bob Melvin is hopeful Devers won’t require a stint on the injured list given the upcoming time off for the All-Star break. Devers ... Read More »

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge makes 3 outstanding catches, robs Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong of home run

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge made three outstanding catches in right field, robbing Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run, Dansby Swanson of a single and Kyle Tucker of a two-run hit in the New York Yankees’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. The 6-foot-7 Judge leaped at the right-field wall to catch ... Read More »

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Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate Matt Olson

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced Friday by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson. Acuña is a starting outfielder for the National League and still expected to play in the All-Star Game on his home field. Olson is a reserve infielder. Instead of Acuña, Olson will ... Read More »

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Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced Friday by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson. Acuña is a starting outfielder for the National League and still expected to play in the All-Star Game on his home field. Olson is a reserve infielder. Instead of Acuña, Olson will ... Read More »

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge makes pair of outstanding catches, robs Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong of home run

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge made a pair of outstanding catches in right field two pitches apart, robbing Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run and Dansby Swanson of a single in the fourth inning of the New York Yankees’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. The 6-foot-7 Judge leaped at the right-field ... Read More »

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Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins leaves game vs. Tampa Bay due to right knee pain after put-out

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins left Friday’s game against Tampa Bay in the second inning due to right knee pain after making a put-out while covering first base. The 25-year-old right-hander caught a throw from first baseman Abraham Toro before landing awkwardly on the bag to record the second out ... Read More »

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Myles Turner gets introduced by the Bucks, says he wants to keep contending for titles

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Myles Turner wants to keep contending for NBA titles. That’s why he decided to challenge an old cliche, one that he doesn’t think is particularly accurate. The Milwaukee Bucks formally introduced Turner — the most significant free agent who switched addresses this summer — on Friday. Turner had spent the entirety ... Read More »

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Bears and general manager Ryan Poles agree to contract extension through 2029, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears believe they are in position to break through and start winning, so much so that they agreed to a contract extension with general manager Ryan Poles through the 2029 season. A person familiar with the terms confirmed the agreement Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the ... Read More »

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Former NHL player Joe Pavelski leads American Century celebrity golf tournament

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) — Former NHL player Joe Pavelski scored 23 points under a modified Stableford system to take the first-round lead Friday in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. “The round was good,” said Pavelski, second last year behind former tennis player Mardy Fish. “Obviously, the first tee and first-round excitement ... Read More »

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A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson takes batting practice, expected to return soon after hand injury

By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, who has not played since getting hit by a pitch on his left hand Tuesday against Atlanta, took batting practice on Friday for the first time since the injury and is expected to be in the lineup soon. “He looked good,” manager Mark Kotsay said before ... Read More »

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