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Arensman wins 19th stage of Tour de France, PogaÄŤar moves closer to title
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
LA PLAGNE, France (AP) — Dutch rider Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb and held on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday. Although race leader Tadej PogaÄŤar took a step closer to a fourth Tour title, the Slovenian star could not catch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
The Copa AmĂ©rica Femenina has gotten off to a rough start. Players complained about the training conditions for group-stage matches in the tournament in Ecuador and the lack of VAR, as well as near-empty stadiums for many games. Soccer great Marta, a six-time world player of the year who came out of retirement to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants to be sure the newly rebranded American Conference isn’t left out of the College Football Playoff conversation. His solution for that — a playoff that includes a large number of at-large teams in a format preferred by the Southeastern Conference but not the Big Ten. Pernetti said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members. “Football needs responsible leadership, not emperors,” the FIFPRO network said after a meeting of 58 national player unions responded to FIFA pursuing its agenda with unofficial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denny Hamlin adds contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing to celebratory week after win at Dover
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has signed a multiyear contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing, the team said Friday. Details of the contract were not announced. The deal comes during the same week in which the driver of the No. 11 car won in Dover for his 58th career Cup victory. He ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piastri beats Verstappen to Belgium F1 sprint pole as Red Bull’s post-Horner era begins
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Oscar Piastri beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull began its first Formula 1 race weekend since the firing of Christian Horner as team principal. Red Bull has been the focus of attention in F1 after Horner’s dismissal earlier this month, but Piastri, Verstappen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns a day after dislocating toe, but doesn’t practice
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields returned to the practice field Friday but didn’t participate in drills a day after dislocating a toe on his right foot. Fields, who was carted from the field Thursday early in practice, is being evaluated by the Jets on a daily basis. Fields wore his helmet as he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Root becomes the 2nd highest scorer in test cricket as England takes control against India
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Joe Root became the second highest career run-scorer in test cricket and hit his 38th century in the format as England reached 433-4 on Friday to lead India by 75 runs. Root was 121 not out at tea on day 3 of the fourth test at Old Trafford, with England captain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC loses defenders Monlouis, Wingo and Gomis to season-ending injuries
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
TORONTO — Last-place Toronto FC will be without defenders Zane Monlouis, Henry Wingo and Nicksoen Gomis for the rest of the season. Monlouis had surgery earlier this month to repair hip and thigh injuries suffered June 25 against the Red Bulls. Wingo underwent surgery June 16 in Finland to repair a torn quadriceps. Gomis had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction in a record-breaking sale
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Caitlin Clark has set yet another record, this time with her 2024 WNBA rookie card selling for the most money yet for a female athlete at a public auction. Clark’s Rookie Royalty WNBA Flawless Logowoman 1/1 card sold Thursday night for $660,000. That sale price tops the previous mark of $366,000 for Clark’s 2024 Panini ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The world’s tallest teen, 7-foot-9 centre Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 centre who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators’ football team. Rioux, from Terrebonne, Que., donned an orange helmet and took ... Read More »
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