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England’s Lionesses find a home from home at Zurich’s fairy-tale ‘castle’
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — England’s hotel at the Women’s European Championship is a “home from home,” although it is likely a step above the players’ normal abodes. Nestled in the woods on top of a hill overlooking Zurich and flaunting an array of spires and cupolas, the iconic Dolder Grand looks like a castle that has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Wood at 22 is the youngest of the 65 All-Stars, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yandy DĂaz’s RBI double starts 3-run 10th for Rays in 7-5 win over Twins
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yandy DĂaz doubled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. DĂaz drove in automatic runner Danny Jansen on a 2-1 pitch from Justin Topa (1-3). DĂaz scored when Topa threw wild to first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk named to second all-star game
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk will be joining Toronto Blue Jays teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at Major League Baseball’s all-star game. Kirk was named to his second all-star team on Sunday. This year’s all-star game will be held on July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Blue Jays catcher is batting .301 with seven homers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood the youngest All-Star at 22
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Wood at 22 is the youngest of the 65 All-Stars, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Norway overcomes Finland with Graham Hansen’s late goal to win Group A
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
SION, Switzerland (AP) — Norway winger Caroline Graham Hansen showed Sunday why she was second in the Ballon d’Or vote last year to her superstar Barcelona teammate Aitana BonmatĂ. Graham Hansen lifted Norway into the quarterfinals of the Women’s European Championships with a decisive late goal in a 2-1 win over an impressive Finland which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Gisbergen wins in Chicago once again, completing a NASCAR weekend sweep
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen completed a sweep on the Chicago Street Course on Sunday, winning the NASCAR Cup Series race on the tricky downtown circuit. It was van Gisbergen’s second victory of the season and his third career Cup win. The Trackhouse Racing driver also won in Chicago in 2023, becoming the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates’ Oneil Cruz nabs Mariners’ Crawford at the plate on a 105.2 mph throw from center field
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz made a 105.2 mph throw to nab Seattle’s J.P. Crawford at the plate on Sunday, the second-hardest thrown ball to produce an outfield assist since Statcast started tracking in 2015. The fastest throw from the outfield that produced an out in Major League Baseball’s Statcast era ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Host Switzerland’s late goals secure 2-0 win over Iceland
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Host nation Switzerland put its Women’s European Championship campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over Iceland on Sunday, eliminating its opponents in the process. GĂ©raldine Reuteler netted with 14 minutes remaining as the Stadion Wankdorf erupted in celebration in a sea of red, and Alayah Pilgrim sealed the result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge’s 33rd homer, double play started by Bellinger leads Yankees over Mets, stopping 6-game slide
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run, left fielder Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the New York Yankees stopped a six-game losing streak by beating the Mets 6-4 Sunday to avoid a weekend Subway Series sweep. Max Fried (11-2) improved to 9-1 in 12 starts after Yankees losses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies’ Zack Wheeler throws 1-hitter for his first complete game since 2021
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Wheeler (9-2) — the National League’s pitcher of the month in June — allowed only a leadoff homer to Austin Hays in the fifth inning. “I left it ... Read More »
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