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Botafogo sacks coach Paiva after Club World Cup elimination
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Botafogo sacked coach Renato Paiva on Monday, 48 hours after they were eliminated in the Club World Cup by Brazilian rival Palmeiras. The Portuguese held the job for only four months but won Botafogo’s first Copa Libertadores title. Botafogo said Paiva was informed on Sunday night. Brazilian media say Botafogo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has a rib fracture and is headed to the injured list
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has a fractured rib and will be placed on the 10-day injured list. The team revealed the extent of the injury Monday, saying it was a small fracture in Peña’s left rib cage. The IL move will be retroactive to Saturday. Peña was hit in the ribs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rebuilding Pac-12 gets its needed 8th football school with addition of Texas State
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State is joining the Pac-12, giving the rebuilding conference the eighth football-playing school it needed to maintain its status as an FBS conference. The Pac-12 and Texas State announced Monday that the Bobcats will join Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder’s title run
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. Williams played in all 23 postseason games in helping the Thunder win their first NBA title since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje picked for All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta on July 12
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was among nine first-round picks from last year’s amateur draft selected Monday for the All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12. A 22-year-old from the Netherlands selected with the 15th overall pick, Cijntje is 4-4 with 4.88 ERA in 12 starts and three relief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: University of San Diego’s British player Tarvet navigates NIL and NCAA rules after win
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Oliver Tarvet used to come to Wimbledon as a kid from his hometown about 1 1/2 hours away to watch his favorite sport and dream of a chance to play tennis on its manicured grass courts. After winning his Grand Slam debut Monday as a qualifier ranked 733rd, the University of San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign winger Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed winger Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, US$1.3-million contract ahead of the opening of NHL free agency Tuesday. Kapanen, 28, had 13 points in 57 regular-season games and added six more in 12 playoff appearances after being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers also signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez advances at Wimbledon, Branstine falls to world No. 1 Sabalenka
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Great Britain’s Hannah Klugman in her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. Fernandez, the 29th seed, dominated with 23 winners to 10 for the 16-year-old Klugman, ranked 573rd in the world. The 22-year-old from Laval, Que., also converted five of six break point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild now play at Grand Casino Arena after new naming rights deal succeeds Xcel Energy Center
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will play the upcoming season at Grand Casino Arena, after a naming rights deal with the tribal gaming and hospitality company that succeeds the venue’s original name, Xcel Energy Center. The Wild’s parent organization, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, announced on Monday the 14-year agreement with the Mille ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Archer’s return delayed as England name unchanged side to play India in 2nd test
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Jofra Archer’s test return was deferred after England named an unchanged side to play India in the second test at Edgbaston from Wednesday. The fast bowler has not played a test since 2021 and rejoined the squad last week. But he missed training on Monday because of “a family emergency.” He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: 2-time runner-up Ons Jabeur quits because of difficulty breathing
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired during her first-round match Monday because of difficulty breathing, the latest issue for her during an injury-filled season. Jabeur, a 30-year-old from Tunisia, quit playing while trailing Viktoriya Tomova 7-6 (5), 2-0. Jabeur was visited by a trainer for a medical timeout in the first set. ... Read More »
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