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Germany through to Euro 2025 quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Lea SchĂĽller scored again as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 on Tuesday, which secured a place in the knockout stage of the Women’s European Championship. Sweden’s subsequent 3-0 win over Poland means Sweden and Germany are assured of the top two places after their winning starts to Group C, leaving Poland and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JoĂŁo Pedro scores twice vs. boyhood team, Chelsea beats Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — JoĂŁo Pedro scored twice against his boyhood team in his first start for Chelsea, leading the Blues over Fluminense 2-0 Tuesday to assure an all-European Club World Cup final. A 23-year-old who had been at Fluminense from about age 10 until leaving for Watford in 2020, JoĂŁo Pedro scored in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trust in Riddle: Fritz credits girlfriend after Wimbledon win sets up semifinal vs. Alcaraz
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Morgan knows best, apparently. Taylor Fritz thought the motivational note he wrote to himself after losing at Wimbledon four years ago would stay private. His girlfriend, influencer Morgan Riddle, later shared it on social media. “That note was never supposed to be public,” a smiling Fritz said after his 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawsuit challenges plan to use unclaimed funds for new Cleveland Browns stadium
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Republicans’ strategy for funding a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns using residents’ unclaimed funds violates multiple provisions of the state and federal constitutions, according to a class action lawsuit filed in county court. Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and former state Rep. Jeffrey Crossman, both Democrats, filed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Brown is excited about the potential and the pressure of being Knicks coach
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Brown knows there’s going to be pressure that comes with coaching the Knicks. He also knows there’s a great roster and great restaurants waiting in New York. He’s excited about all of it. The new Knicks coach shook off any concerns about taking over a team that fired Tom Thibodeau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Sweden eases past Poland and advances to quarterfinals along with Germany
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LUCERNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sweden advanced to the quarterfinals at the Women’s European Championship by beating Poland 3-0 on Tuesday, a result that also sent Germany through to the knockout rounds from their group. A hat trick of headed goals by three different players was fair reward for relentless attacking down Sweden’s right flank that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees move All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from third base back to second
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is moving back to second base with the New York Yankees in place of DJ LeMahieu, who is heading to the bench. Chisholm has been playing third base, but he’s made some wayward throws lately while hampered by a sore shoulder, and the Yankees have struggled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps try to ride out choppy waters after fast start
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — After enjoying smooth sailing early in the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are experiencing some rough seas. The team fashioned a 10-2-8 record across all competitions through its first 20 matches — one of the best starts in franchise history. Vancouver also held the best record in Major League Soccer and advanced to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche add former Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol as assistant to boost power play
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason. Hakstol joins an Avalanche staff under coach Jared Bednar that includes Nolan Pratt, goaltending coach Jussi Parkkila and assistant/video coach Brett Heimlich. The 56-year-old Hakstol ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics’ Brad Stevens shuns idea team is in a rebuild with Jayson Tatum out
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Even before Jayson Tatum limped off the court with a torn Achilles tendon during the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks, Brad Stevens knew big changes would be on tap for the franchise this offseason. Yes, big spending on free agents and contracts had lured in key players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation finds Bay FC coach did not violate the NWSL’s harassment and bullying policy
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
An independent investigation found that Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya did not violate the National Women’s Soccer League’s antiharassment, discrimination and bullying policy, but found shortcomings in his communication style. The investigation stemmed from a report in the San Francisco Chronicle in March that described a “toxic” work environment. At least two formal complaints had ... Read More »
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