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Lore and A-Rod detail some of their plans for the Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it’ll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rodriguez and Marc Lore — the new, finally finalized, co-owners of the Timberwolves and winners in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Alireza Faghani to referee Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Alireza Faghani of Australia was picked to referee Sunday’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Faghani, a 47-year-old who was born in Iran, worked Brazil’s penalty kicks win over Germany in the 2016 men’s Olympic soccer final. He worked this year’s Club World Cup opener between Miami ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chan Kim eagles 4th again, stretches lead to 5 in the ISCO Championship
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Chan Kim eagled the par-4 fourth hole for the second straight day, this time with a 36-yard chip in a 2-under 68 that stretched his lead to five strokes Friday in the ISCO Championship. On Thursday at Hurstbourne Country Club, Kim holed out from 123 yards on No. 4 and shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox monitoring Shane Smith’s workload going into the last part of the season
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are monitoring Shane Smith’s workload going into the last part of the season. Smith pitched three innings in Friday’s 4-2 loss to Cleveland in the opener of a split doubleheader. Manager Will Venable said the abbreviated start was planned. “As we try to find ways to navigate the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins OF Kyle Stowers returns to Baltimore as an All-Star
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — A year ago, Kyle Stowers was shuffling back and forth between Triple-A Norfolk and Baltimore while trying to establish himself as an everyday major leaguer. Stowers was forced to continue that quest in Miami after being traded by the Orioles last July 30. Unfortunately, success remained elusive as the overwhelmed rookie strived ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears and general manager Ryan Poles agree to contract extension through 2029, according to reports
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have agreed to a contract extension through the 2029 season, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. The Bears are coming off a last-place finish in the NFC North. They are 15-36 in three years under Poles and have two double-digit losing streaks during his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff transferring following tumultuous few months
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
PROVO, Utah. (AP) — BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is transferring after a tumultuous few months that included being named in a civil sexual assault suit that was later dismissed. “After a lot of prayers, reflection and conversations with those I trust, I’ve made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and the BYU football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!La Liga president rejects Courtois’ plea to delay Real Madrid’s 25-26 opener for more rest time
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Spanish league president Javier Tebas rejected Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ plea to postpone the team’s 2025-26 opener to give players time to rest following the expanded Club World Cup. Real Madrid was eliminated with a 4-0 semifinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and will have a 41-day offseason before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fired Nationals GM Mike Rizzo wants to buy a ‘thank you’ round for fans before Home Run Derby
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fired Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to buy a round for fans at two sports bars in Washington before next week’s All-Star Home Run Derby. Rizzo posted on social media Friday an extended “thank you” to fans, which included an offer to buy a “Round on Riz” over a couple of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawrence and Deegan on the cusp of motocross’ next big rivalry
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
Jett Lawrence and Haiden Deegan have not faced each other on the track, aren’t even in the same class, yet they hold the keys to the future of motocross. Lawrence, the former breakdancer-turned-racer, has overpowered the 450cc class since moving up two years ago. Deegan, son of a freestyle motocross icon, has been tearing it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletes Unlimited Softball League pleased with progress a month into inaugural season
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — When Kim Ng was named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League back in April, she knew full well there would be growing pains with getting a pro softball league off the ground for its inaugural season. A month removed from its inception, though, each of the AUSL’s four teams – the ... Read More »
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