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Italian gymnast Bonicelli in ‘stable condition’ after coming out of medically induced coma
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Lorenzo Bonicelli is in a “stable condition” and “showing positive signs” after coming out of a medically induced coma following a fall during the rings competition at the World University Games, the Italian Gymnastics Federation said Friday. The Italian gymnast was taken to a local hospital with neck injuries after his fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL fining more than 100 players for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating league policy by selling Super Bowl 59 tickets for above face value, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Friday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hulk Hogan’s death resurfaces painful contradictions for Black wrestling fans
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
One of Kazeem Famuyide’s earliest memories is sitting on his father’s lap watching Hulk Hogan wrestle in the 1988 Survivor Series. His love of Hogan in the ring became inextricable from what would become a lifelong obsession with the sport — including a yearlong role touring the country and writing scripts for WWE’s top talent. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England captain Ben Stokes retires early on 66 not out against India
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England captain Ben Stokes retired hurt with apparent cramp as his team dominated day 3 of the fourth cricket test against India on Friday. Stokes was 66 not out in the evening session at Old Trafford with England leading by 133 runs. The all-rounder had looked uncomfortable for some time as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arensman wins 19th stage of Tour de France, PogaÄŤar moves closer to title
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
LA PLAGNE, France (AP) — Dutch rider Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb and held on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday. Although race leader Tadej PogaÄŤar took a step closer to a fourth Tour title, the Slovenian star could not catch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
The Copa AmĂ©rica Femenina has gotten off to a rough start. Players complained about the training conditions for group-stage matches in the tournament in Ecuador and the lack of VAR, as well as near-empty stadiums for many games. Soccer great Marta, a six-time world player of the year who came out of retirement to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants to be sure the newly rebranded American Conference isn’t left out of the College Football Playoff conversation. His solution for that — a playoff that includes a large number of at-large teams in a format preferred by the Southeastern Conference but not the Big Ten. Pernetti said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members. “Football needs responsible leadership, not emperors,” the FIFPRO network said after a meeting of 58 national player unions responded to FIFA pursuing its agenda with unofficial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denny Hamlin adds contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing to celebratory week after win at Dover
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has signed a multiyear contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing, the team said Friday. Details of the contract were not announced. The deal comes during the same week in which the driver of the No. 11 car won in Dover for his 58th career Cup victory. He ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piastri beats Verstappen to Belgium F1 sprint pole as Red Bull’s post-Horner era begins
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Oscar Piastri beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull began its first Formula 1 race weekend since the firing of Christian Horner as team principal. Red Bull has been the focus of attention in F1 after Horner’s dismissal earlier this month, but Piastri, Verstappen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns a day after dislocating toe, but doesn’t practice
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields returned to the practice field Friday but didn’t participate in drills a day after dislocating a toe on his right foot. Fields, who was carted from the field Thursday early in practice, is being evaluated by the Jets on a daily basis. Fields wore his helmet as he ... Read More »
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