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Jordan Hicks retires, leaving Browns with more concerns at linebacker
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns situation at linebacker became a bigger concern on Friday after Jordan Hicks announced his retirement. Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team called a personal matter. The 33-year-old Hicks posted his retirement announcement on Instagram after 10 years in the league. “Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elite triathletes hope SuperTri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Two of Canada’s top triathletes hope that a new race in Toronto will inspire more people to take up the sport. Charles Paquet and Mathis Beaulieu will be racing in SuperTri Toronto this Saturday, kicking off the international league’s season. They feel the short-course version of the multisport race is more exciting for spectators and, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan in discussions to kick off 2026 football season in Germany
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is having discussions about kicking off the 2026 football season against Western Michigan in Germany. The school announced Friday on social media that it is seeking to play at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on Aug. 29, 2026. It would be the first game the Wolverines would play outside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets bolster bullpen with deal for Orioles lefty Gregory Soto ahead of trade deadline
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FLUSHING, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired help for their bullpen, trading for left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles for a pair of minor league pitchers. The Mets announced the trade Friday. They are sending right-handed pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster for the two-time All-Star. Soto, 30, has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their lineup as the club tries to climb back atop the standings. The ‘Caps (12-5-6) announced Tuesday that stalwart centre back Ranko Veselinovic will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. “It’s, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets to have officials at camp to reduce penalties, says coach Aaron Glenn
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets hope seeing more black-and-white stripes in training camp will result in fewer yellow flags during the season. Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday the team will often have officials at practice through the summer after the Jets, under the previous regime of coach Robert Saleh, led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game, the league announced Friday. Messi and Alba did not suit up for the match between the MLS and Liga MX of Mexico despite being voted to the game. Messi did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denny Hamlin’s 2-year contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing could be his last in Cup series
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Denny Hamlin never wanted to drive for a team other than Joe Gibbs Racing. A two-year contract extension may seal the deal. On Friday, five days after winning his 58th Cup race, the 44-year-old Hamlin signed what he said would likely be his final contract extension. JGR officials only said the deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guard Justin Pugh announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons with the Giants and Cardinals
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Longtime NFL guard Justin Pugh announced Friday he is retiring after playing 11 seasons with the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. Pugh returned to Giants training camp to call it a career a few weeks before his 35th birthday with his wife, daughter and mother among those in attendance. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hulk Hogan’s greatest moments in professional wrestling ‘run wild on you’
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Hulk Hogan’s back had weakened, a failed early attempt at slamming all 525 pounds of Andre the Giant left the “Immortal One” unsteady as the World Wrestling Federation champion once more needed to rally to beat another of wrestling’s baddest bad guys. Andre wrapped his tree-trunk arms around the champ and tried to wring the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wheelchair tennis returns to US Open after break for Paralympics
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FLUSHING, N.Y. (AP) — Wheelchair tennis is back at the U.S. Open after taking a break last year for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Friday the entry lists for the upcoming U.S. Open Wheelchair Championships starting Sept. 2 through Sept. 6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis ... Read More »
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