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Lottie Woad takes 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda in pro debut at Women’s Scottish Open
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad of England played bogey-free Friday and took advantage of unusually calm conditions toward the end to post a 7-under 65, giving the English star a two-shot lead over top-ranked Nelly Korda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen in the Women’s Scottish Open. Woad is making her professional debut, which only means ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With new contract, Ja’Marr Chase already playing hard at Bengals training camp
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase didn’t participate in training camp last year as he tried to negotiate a contract extension. While he went on to become the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches in the same season, Chase still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kayla Thornton out for the season with knee injury
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton will be out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, the team announced Friday. She sustained the injury in practice earlier this week and underwent surgery Friday. The team said the procedure was successful. It’s a tough loss for Golden State. Thornton is the Valkyries’ leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros place left-hander Brandon Walter on injured list with elbow inflammation
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed left-handed starter Brandon Walter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left elbow inflammation. Walter becomes the 18th Houston player currently on the team’s IL. In a corresponding move, right-handed reliever Nick Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land. Walter is 1-3 with a 3.35 ERA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview. “I had to come back for the insurance,” the five-time Wimbledon champion said after Tuesday’s match, her first in 16 months. “They informed me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings sideline Justin Jefferson with ‘very mild’ hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field for awhile because of a mild strain of his left hamstring. Coach Kevin O’Connell said before practice on Friday that Jefferson would be re-evaluated next week. The two-time All-Pro, who has the most receiving yards in NFL history through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and end-all like it used to be. Ever since her battle with cancer last year, swinging a tennis racket has taken on a new meaning. “Tennis really feels like it’s not the No. 1 thing in life anymore,” Dabrowski said. “If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beer and food workers on strike at Fenway for homestand between Dodgers and Red Sox
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night. Concession workers had set a deadline of noon Friday for Aramark and Fenway Park to reach an agreement with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo among prized players who could move
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks got the trade deadline party started on Thursday night when they dealt 2024 All-Star Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for two pitching prospects. That probably won’t be the last time the D-backs make news before the July 31 deadline. Arizona has had a disappointing season with a 50-53 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS suspension of Messi and Alba is ‘draconian,’ Inter Miami owner says
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer’s suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game a “draconian” punishment. “They don’t understand the decision,” owner Jorge Mas said Friday of the one-game suspensions. “They don’t understand why not attending an exhibition match leads directly to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue calls leaked playbook allegation against ex-Memphis player ‘mischaracterized’
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers believe the alleged leaking of a playbook from defensive back Tahj Ra-El, a former Memphis player, to UTSA quarterback Owen McCown has been “mischaracterized.” Ra-El left Memphis in the middle of last season and has since transferred to Purdue where coach Barry Odom is in his first ... Read More »
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