July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Aryna Sabalenka jokes about avoiding a post-loss news conference at Wimbledon like the one in Paris

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — As if there were any doubt whether Aryna Sabalenka’s loss in the Wimbledon semifinals on Thursday brought to mind her loss in the French Open final — and its aftermath — a month ago, she made it quite clear right away. “Are you guys waiting for something? You’re not going to see ... Read More »

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Atlanta United president/CEO Garth Lagerwey undergoing cancer treatment and taking leave of absence

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is undergoing cancer treatment and taking an indefinite leave of absence. United officials announced the news Thursday and noted that “the prognosis of a complete recovery is encouraging.” There is no timetable for Lagerwey’s return. “Garth’s resilience and optimism are part of what ... Read More »

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Stephen Meehan names first roster as Canada coach for Belgian test in Edmonton

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

Cooper Coats will make his first start at fly half while fullback Brenden Black earns his first 15s cap when Canada hosts Belgium on Saturday in Stephen Meehan’s first game as Canadian rugby coach. Appointed in December, Meehan officially started in April. The 59-year-old Australian succeeds Kingsley Jones, who stepped down in December after seven ... Read More »

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Aces’ A’ja Wilson to miss game against Mystics with wrist injury

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson will not play Thursday night when Las Vegas visits the Washington Mystics because of an injured right wrist, the Aces announced. The Aces have not put an official designation on Wilson’s injury status, but she is considered day to day. Wilson, a three-time MVP, was injured in the Aces’ 87-78 ... Read More »

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Italian soccer league hopes to stage Serie A match in Australia

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

ROME (AP) — An Italian league match between two teams located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) apart could be held in Australia next year. The Italian soccer federation announced on Thursday that a plan is in motion to play the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth in February. “The board has ... Read More »

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Iga Swiatek owns 5 Grand Slam titles and finally can try to add to that at Wimbledon

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — More comfortable on grass courts than ever, Iga Swiatek played as well as she ever has on the slick surface — well, better than ever, actually — to reach her first Wimbledon final by defeating Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 at Centre Court on Thursday. Swiatek will face Amanda Anisimova for the trophy ... Read More »

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Tennessee State pushes back inaugural season of its men’s hockey program to 2026-27

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State is delaying the inaugural season of its men’s hockey program by a year as the school addresses financial issues associated with launching the program. The Tigers will now start playing in the 2026-27 season rather than in 2025-26. Tennessee State announced in June 2023 that it was planning to ... Read More »

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Root unbeaten on 99 as England score slowly but steadily against India at Lord’s

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — One of India’s greatest adversaries showed up at Lord’s and gave England the edge on the first day of the third test on Thursday. As England’s best batter, Joe Root has had a middling impact on the tied test series so far. But grafting for more than five hours on a roasting ... Read More »

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Mets recall Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A before doubleheader against Orioles

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — The New York Mets recalled 23-year-old utility man Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse before Thursday’s split doubleheader against Baltimore. The brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., Luisangel Acuña went 13-for-45 (.286) for Syracuse after the Mets optioned him in late June. Capable of playing second base, shortstop or the outfield, ... Read More »

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Maguire’s hole-in-one gives her share of 1st-round lead at Evian Championship

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Leona Maguire made a hole-in-one at the Evian Championship on the way to a 6-under 65 in the first round Thursday and a five-way share of the lead. Having started on the back nine at the fourth major of the year, Maguire aced the par-3 second hole — her 11th — ... Read More »

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Jacob deGrom is vintage again, now an All-Star ace in Texas after several injury-filled seasons

By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025

This is finally the vintage Jacob deGrom pitching for the Texas Rangers, and not because the lanky right-hander recently turned 37 years old. After several injury-filled seasons in a row, both before and since going to Texas in free agency, deGrom is again an All-Star ace. “It’s a little bit of validation,” deGrom said. “Coming ... Read More »

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