July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Why is Wimbledon blaming human error for a mistake by its new electronic line-calling system?

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — The All England Club, somewhat ironically, is blaming “human error” for a glaring mistake by the electronic system that replaced human line judges this year at Wimbledon. The CEO of the club, Sally Bolton, said Monday that the ball-tracking technology was “inadvertently deactivated” by someone for three points at Centre Court during ... Read More »

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Brazilian Paulo César hired as coach of PSG women’s team

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Paulo César was hired as coach of the Paris Saint-Germain women’s team on Monday, having played for the men’s team during his career as a midfielder. PSG said in a statement that the 47-year-old Brazilian signed a two-year contract. He previously coached the club’s under-19 women’s team, which won the title last ... Read More »

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Ricky Hatton, 46, to make boxing comeback 13 years after his last fight

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hatton, the 46-year-old former two-weight world champion, will return to the ring to fight in the United Arab Emirates in December, 13 years after he retired. The Manchester native, who turns 47 in October, will face Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on Dec. 2, it has been announced. Hatton (45-3) ... Read More »

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Mulder passes up chance to break Lara’s test runs record by declaring 33 runs short of 400

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder passed up the chance to set an individual record score in men’s test cricket Monday by declaring 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s 400 set in 2004. The South Africa captain was on 367 not out in the second test against Zimbabwe and within sight of Lara’s ... Read More »

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ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as new chief executive

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council has appointed top Indian broadcaster Sanjog Gupta as its new chief executive officer. Gupta will replace Geoff Allardice, who resigned in January after serving for four years. “Sanjog is a highly respected figure in global media and entertainment and sports ecosystems and joins the ICC ... Read More »

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Ricky Hatton, 46, to make boxing comeback in Dubai

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hatton, the 46-year-old former two-weight world champion, will return to the ring to fight in the United Arab Emirates in December, 13 years after he retired. The Manchester native, who turns 47 in October, will face Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on Dec. 2, it has been announced. Hatton (45-3) ... Read More »

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Sauber’s success is an F1 anomaly as teams switch focus to 2026

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Sauber celebrated a rare podium finish with Champagne donated by its Formula 1 rivals. After all, this wasn’t meant to be its year. Mercedes sent over a staffer to Sauber bearing bottles of Champagne and a message of congratulations after Nico Hülkenberg’s surprise third place at the British Grand Prix on ... Read More »

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Angels to break skid in matchup with the Rangers

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

Texas Rangers (44-46, third in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (43-46, fourth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Monday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (9-2, 2.13 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 100 strikeouts); Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (3-6, 2.81 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 106 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -154, Angels +127; over/under is ... Read More »

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Reds play the Marlins in first of 4-game series

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

Miami Marlins (40-48, third in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (46-44, fourth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Janson Junk (2-1, 3.62 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (7-6, 4.36 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -138, Marlins +116; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »

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Guardians try to end 3-game road skid, play the Astros

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

Cleveland Guardians (40-48, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (55-35, first in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Tanner Bibee (4-9, 4.10 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 87 strikeouts); Astros: Colton Gordon (3-1, 4.37 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -162, Guardians +136; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Dodgers head into matchup against the Brewers on losing streak

By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers (56-35, first in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (50-40, second in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-6, 2.51 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 109 strikeouts); Brewers: Freddy Peralta (9-4, 2.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 104 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -149, Brewers +124; over/under is 7 ... Read More »

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