July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Holliday’s 2-run homer helps Rogers finally beat Braves as Orioles complete sweep with 2-1 win

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Jackson Holliday’s two-run homer gave Baltimore an early lead and Trevor Rogers ended his career-spanning victory drought against Atlanta by giving up four hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Orioles beat the Braves 2-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Rogers (2-0) struck out six and walked two. Seranthony ... Read More »

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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Nick Jones

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

REGINA — American offensive lineman Nick Jones signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. Jones spent last season with the Roughriders, with whom he suited up for six games, contributing to an offensive line that allowed just 35 sacks. The six-foot-three, 300-pound Jones played 32 collegiate games over three seasons (2021-2023) at left tackle and ... Read More »

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Euro 2025: Norway’s Graham Hansen overcomes Finland with late goal in 2-1 win

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

SION, Switzerland (AP) — Norway did it again at the Women’s European Championship on Sunday with another 2-1 win, this time over impressive Finland after being outshined for much of the game. Caroline Graham Hansen provided the class Norway often lacked, deciding the game in the 84th minute with a cross that turned into a ... Read More »

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Rays recall right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham ahead of series finale against Minnesota

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham on Sunday before the finale of their three-game series against Minnesota. The 25-year-old Boyle, acquired in a trade with the Athletics during the offseason, is 6-4 with a 1.85 ERA in 73 innings with 96 strikeouts with Durham. He made an ... Read More »

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Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas on 10-day IL with right foot injury

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot Sunday before Cleveland faced the Detroit Tigers. The move is retroactive to Saturday. Infielder Will Wilson was recalled from Triple-A Columbus Thomas also missed 11 games in late May and early June because ... Read More »

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Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff comes off injured list to make first MLB start since 2023 vs. Marlins

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was activated from the injured list on Sunday and is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors against the Miami Marlins in the finale of the teams’ three-game series. The two-time All-Star hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since undergoing shoulder surgery after the 2023 ... Read More »

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Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

BROSSARD — Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season. Dobes played in 16 Canadiens games this past season, earning a 7-4-3 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. The six-foot-four, 215-pound netminder ... Read More »

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AL East-leading Blue Jays place infielder Andrés Giménez on injured list with left ankle sprain

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays placed second baseman AndrĂ©s GimĂ©nez on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left ankle sprain. GimĂ©nez left Toronto’s 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. He had tweaked his left ankle covering second base on a steal on Wednesday against the New York Yankees and ... Read More »

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Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when his injured opponent quits. Sabalenka wins

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent, Jordan Thompson, quit while trailing 6-1, 3-0 after 41 minutes. The unseeded Thompson’s movement and power clearly were compromised. The Australian entered the match with back and leg ... Read More »

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Mulder hits 264 and South Africa at 465-4 in strong start to second test against Zimbabwe

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Wiaan Mulder hit 264 not out as South Africa dominated the opening day of the second test against Zimbabwe, reaching 465-4 at stumps on Sunday. Mulder scored at run-a-ball pace with three sixes and 34 boundaries in 259 deliveries at Queens Sports Club in the two-test series. The visitors lost the ... Read More »

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Andres Gimenez returns to Toronto Blue Jays’ injured list, Ryan Burr ready to play

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

TORONTO — Second baseman AndrĂ©s GimĂ©nez was placed on the Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left ankle sprain. The move was made retroactive to Saturday. Right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr was reinstated from Toronto’s 60-day injured list as his right shoulder inflammation had healed and was active for the Blue Jays ... Read More »

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