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Amanda Anisimova upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon and faces Iga Swiatek in the final
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A little more than two years ago, Amanda Anisimova took a break from tennis because of burnout. A year ago, working her way back into the game, the American lost when she had to go through qualifying for Wimbledon because her ranking of 189th was too low to get into the main ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors sign Alijah Martin, second-round pick from NCAA champion Gators
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Alijah Martin to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Thursday. The six-foot-two, 208-pound guard was selected by the Raptors in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft. Martin spent last season with the 2025 NCAA-champion Florida Gators, averaging 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics’ Brent Rooker joins list of Home Run Derby participants
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the list of Home Run Derby participants. Rooker announced Thursday that he’s participating in the event, which takes place Monday in Atlanta. He will become the first Athletics player in the Home Run Derby since Matt Olson in 2021. “Competing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th pick in draft
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to AL East rival Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 MLB amateur draft, a sign that one of baseball’s most disappointing clubs could be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. Orioles GM Mike Elias wouldn’t completely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins keep sore Buxton out of starting lineup with bruised hand, but expect All-Star to be fine
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins held All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton out of the starting lineup on Thursday because of a bruised left hand that is not expected to affect his availability for long. Manager Rocco Baldelli said before the game against the Chicago Cubs that Buxton could be available as a substitute — ... Read More »
1 responseDale Hunter named head coach, brother Mark gets management role with Canada juniors
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
CALGARY — Dale Hunter will coach Canada’s team at the 2026 world junior hockey championship while his brother Mark will join the team’s management group, Hockey Canada announced Thursday. It will be the second time the Hunters lead Canada’s world junior team. Dale served as head coach and Mark was general manager when Canada won ... Read More »
1 responseTour de France: Healy wins hilly 6th stage, Van der Poel takes yellow jersey from PogaÄŤar
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
VIRE NORMANDIE, France (AP) — Irish rider Ben Healy won a hilly sixth stage of the Tour de France after a long solo breakaway on Thursday and Mathieu van der Poel took back the yellow jersey from defending champion Tadej PogaÄŤar by one second. American rider Quinn Simmons finished 2 minutes, 44 seconds behind Healy ... Read More »
1 responseDjokovic cancels his Wimbledon practice session ahead of semifinal match against Sinner
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic canceled his afternoon practice session at Wimbledon on Thursday, a day after the seven-time champion had a “nasty” fall moments before clinching his quarterfinal victory. The 38-year-old Djokovic, who faces No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals on Friday, slid and fell on his second match point against No. 22 ... Read More »
1 responseTyler Adams says hostile home crowds good experience for US in case similar atmosphere at World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
After facing hostile crowds at home in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Tyler Adams says U.S. players hope to be better prepared in case American supporters are outnumbered at World Cup matches next year. Sellout crowds of 22,423 at St. Louis’ Energizer Park and 70,925 at Houston’s NRG Stadium overwhelmingly and loudly supported the visiting team ... Read More »
1 responseAustin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup chances
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tore his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his chances of making the U.S. roster for next year’s World Cup. The 26-year-old was hurt during Tuesday night’s U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against San Jose. Austin said Thursday he will have season-ending surgery. Vázquez fell without contact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsing
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — English golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the first round of the Evian Championship on Thursday after collapsing to the ground twice because of a virus, organizers said. French organizers said Hull felt unwell on the fourth tee and received medical attention after collapsing. She then got up and hit her tee ... Read More »
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