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BRITISH OPEN ’25: Capsules of contenders for Royal Portrush
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
A capsule look at 10 contenders for the British Open, to be played July 17-20 at Royal Portrush: Scottie Scheffler Age: 29. Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide wins: 19. Majors: Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025) 2025 majors: Masters-T4, PGA-Won, U.S. Open-T7. British Open appearances: 4. Best result: Tie for seventh at Royal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola ÄuriĹĄiÄ joins Atlanta Hawks after spending 2024-25 season in NBA G League
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) â Nikola ÄuriĹĄiÄ has signed with the Atlanta Hawks after playing last season in the NBA G League, the team announced Friday. The 21-year-old ÄuriĹĄiÄ played 32 games with the College Park Skyhawks in the 2024-25 G League season and averaged 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He was the No. 43 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld doesnât want to rush return from injury
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
VANCOUVER â Being back on the pitch doing some light training is a step forward for Ryan Gauld, but the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder isnât rushing his return to playing. The 29-year-old from Aberdeen, Scotland, has been sidelined since March 8 with a knee capsule sprain. He was greeted with cheers from some of his teammates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros call up top prospect Brice Matthews for series against Rangers
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) â Houstonâs top prospect infielder Brice Matthews has been called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to join the Astros for the start of their series against the Texas Rangers Friday night. Matthews, rated as the organizationâs top prospect by MLB.com, is hitting .283 with 12 doubles, five triples, 10 home runs and 39 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third-year Major League Cricket league hopes to keep growing the sport in US
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) â Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist had barely made it inside the Coliseum entrance when dozens of fans swarmed him, and he obliged every request for photos and autographs. Major League Cricket’s week-long stop in the Bay Area last month had top officials in the sport thrilled with how the old Oakland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets sign defenceman Isaak Phillips to two-year, two-way contract
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
WINNIPEG â The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The deal has an average annual value in of US$812,500 at the NHL level. The 23-year-old from Barrie, Ont., scored a goal in three games with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. He was traded to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC hosts Atlanta in a battle of struggling teams looking to climb standings
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
TORONTO â Toronto FC welcomes Atlanta United on Saturday in a battle of two teams still struggling to find a way back up the MLS standings. Atlanta (4-10-6) goes into weekend play in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, one place and one point above Toronto (4-11-5). Atlanta has just two wins in its last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England star Jofra Archer delivers early wicket and ‘X-factor’ on long-awaited test return
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) â England pace bowler Jofra Archer made an immediate impact in his first test match in 4 1/2 years, taking a wicket off his third ball to deliver on his âX-factorâ billing at Lord’s on Friday. There was a buzz around a packed crowd at the home of cricket on Friday when Archer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root and Archer have big days for England as India hangs on in 3rd test at Lord’s
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) â Joe Root followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s on Friday. Replying to England’s 387 all out, India was 145-3 and 242 runs behind at the home of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon and will face Carlos Alcaraz in the final
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) â Jannik Sinner overwhelmed a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday to set up a showdown for the championship against Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 1-ranked Sinnerâs victory at Centre Court put him in his first final at the All England Club. No. 2 Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root and Archer have big days for England as India hang on in 3rd test at Lord’s
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) â Joe Root followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s on Friday. Replying to England’s 387 all out, India was 145-3 and 242 runs behind at the home of ... Read More »
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