July 27th, 2025

National Sports

CFL issues Amos a maximum fine for hit on Ottawa quarterback Dru Brown

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

TORONTO — The CFL issued a maximum fine against DaShaun Amos of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday for his hit last week on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown. The exact amount of the fine wasn’t disclosed. But according to the CFL’s collective bargaining agreement, the most a player can be fined is half of his ... Read More »

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Pete Carroll says Raiders didn’t rush into decision to release Christian Wilkins

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Friday the club didn’t rush into its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins the day before over a dispute regarding his recovery from a broken foot. “We took a long time to make our decision,” Carroll said. “We watched our way through the whole thing. ... Read More »

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Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen announced Friday that his 7-year-old son, Wesley, is recovering from cancer. Hines-Allen and his wife, Kaitlyn, provided the news in a three-minute video released on social media. They said the diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia came after Wesley spiked a fever and started bleeding from ... Read More »

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Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for prospects, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday for prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is pending physicals. MLB.com was first to report the agreement. McMahon leaves the last-place Rockies ... Read More »

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Jordan Hicks retires, leaving Browns with more concerns at linebacker

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns situation at linebacker became a bigger concern on Friday after Jordan Hicks announced his retirement. Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team called a personal matter. The 33-year-old Hicks posted his retirement announcement on Instagram after 10 years in the league. “Football ... Read More »

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Elite triathletes hope SuperTri race will inspire more Canadians to take up sport

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

Two of Canada’s top triathletes hope that a new race in Toronto will inspire more people to take up the sport. Charles Paquet and Mathis Beaulieu will be racing in SuperTri Toronto this Saturday, kicking off the international league’s season. They feel the short-course version of the multisport race is more exciting for spectators and, ... Read More »

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Michigan in discussions to kick off 2026 football season in Germany

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is having discussions about kicking off the 2026 football season against Western Michigan in Germany. The school announced Friday on social media that it is seeking to play at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on Aug. 29, 2026. It would be the first game the Wolverines would play outside ... Read More »

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Mets bolster bullpen with deal for Orioles lefty Gregory Soto ahead of trade deadline

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

FLUSHING, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired help for their bullpen, trading for left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles for a pair of minor league pitchers. The Mets announced the trade Friday. They are sending right-handed pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster for the two-time All-Star. Soto, 30, has a ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their lineup as the club tries to climb back atop the standings. The ‘Caps (12-5-6) announced Tuesday that stalwart centre back Ranko Veselinovic will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. “It’s, ... Read More »

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Jets to have officials at camp to reduce penalties, says coach Aaron Glenn

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets hope seeing more black-and-white stripes in training camp will result in fewer yellow flags during the season. Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday the team will often have officials at practice through the summer after the Jets, under the previous regime of coach Robert Saleh, led the ... Read More »

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MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping All-Star Game

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game, the league announced Friday. Messi and Alba did not suit up for the match between the MLS and Liga MX of Mexico despite being voted to the game. Messi did ... Read More »

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