July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Canada’s Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime advance to second round at Wimbledon

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime are moving on to the second round at Wimbledon. Fernandez cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Great Britain’s Hannah Klugman in her first-round match 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 ... Read More »

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Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record 39 goals in 42 international youth-level appearances, surpassing the previous Canadian youth record of 27 goals (set by former Canada captain Christine Sinclair) in September at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. Sinclair scored her 27 goals in 19 ... Read More »

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Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz needed to go through five sets against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon before winning their first-round match Monday to start his bid for a third consecutive title at the All England Club. Alcaraz eventually asserted himself in the last set to pick up the 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 victory ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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