July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Edmonton Oilers sign depth centre Noah Philp to two-way deal

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed centre Noah Philp to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 ahead of the opening of NHL free agency Tuesday. Philp, 26, appeared in 15 games for Edmonton last season and recorded two assists. The Canmore, Alta., native had 35 points, including 19 goals, in 55 games with the ... Read More »

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Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths. But the justices took no action in cases from Arizona, Idaho and West Virginia involving the participation of transgender ... Read More »

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Protesters urge Wimbledon to cut ties with Barclays over Israel business deals

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters urged Wimbledon to drop Barclays as a sponsor Monday because of the British bank’s business dealings with Israel. About two dozen protesters from Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstrated by the main entrance of the All England Club as thousands of fans arrived for Day 1 of the tournament. “They’re the bank ... Read More »

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Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: ___ Cleveland First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Where they’ll play: Rocket Arena, home of the Cavaliers. Practice facility: Retrofit a facility in Independence, Ohio, ... Read More »

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WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia the season after, assuming they get approval from the NBA and WNBA Board of Governors. ... Read More »

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Women’s soccer at Euro 2025 aims for global impact with world champion Spain eyeing 1st title

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

GENEVA (AP) — The European Championship in women’s soccer has global ambitions. The 16-team tournament that opens Wednesday in Switzerland features 31 games in total and will be broadcast in the United States by Fox and across Latin America by Disney+. It will draw a tournament record attendance of more than 600,000 fans in the ... Read More »

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Canada’s Branstine falls to world No. 1 Sabalenka in Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Carson Branstine saw her Grand Slam debut end Monday with a first-round loss to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, falling 6-1, 7-5 at Wimbledon. Branstine fired seven aces and matched Sabalenka with 17 winners, but the Canadian committed 26 unforced errors and was unable to convert her lone break-point chance. ... Read More »

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College star Oliver Tarvet wins in Slam debut at Wimbledon and could face Alcaraz next

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Oliver Tarvet changed into his University of San Diego gear moments after a straight-set victory in his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon on Monday. The 21-year-old British qualifier, who is ranked No. 733, beat Leandro Reidi of Switzerland 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. A bigger test awaits the communications major in the second round: ... Read More »

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Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps felt ‘villainized’ after retirement

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps said she felt villainized after she announced her retirement from international soccer ahead of the European Championship. Earps became a national hero for her role in England’s victory at the last Euros in 2022 and its run to the World Cup final a year later. But she has spoken out ... Read More »

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Wimbledon: 2-time runner-up Ons Jabeur quits during her first-round match after a medical timeout

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired during her first-round match Monday after taking a medical timeout, 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 in the first set. At one point, ... Read More »

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Man United defender Jonny Evans announces retirement and new role with the Premier League club

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Jonny Evans announced his retirement from soccer on Monday, ending a playing career that included three Premier League titles. The 37-year-old Evans will take up a new role at United overseeing loans and player development. “I want to officially announce my retirement from my playing career, not with ... Read More »

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