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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Tour de France: What to know about this year’s showcase cycling race
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Tadej PogaÄŤar will look to add to his place in cycling history with a fourth Tour de France title. The 26-year-old Slovenian rider last year became the first cyclist to secure the Giro d’Italia and Tour double in the same season since the late Marco Pantani in 1998. His main rival will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham and Maria Sharapova were among the stars of sports and screen at Wimbledon on Monday for the start of the tournament. Sharapova, the 2004 champion at the All England Club at age 17, posted a selfie with Beckham on Instagram with the caption: “Let the (Wimbledon) games begin” with an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Czech defender Pavel Kaderabek returns to Sparta Prague after 10 years at Hoffenheim
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
PRAGUE (AP) — Veteran defender Pavel Kaderabek is returning to Sparta Prague after 10 years with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, the Czech club said on Monday. Sparta did not give details about his contract. The 33-year-old right back, who can also play in the midfield, came back to his old club after his deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michele Kang takes over as president of French soccer team Lyon as John Textor resigns
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
American businesswoman Michele Kang has taken over as president of seven-time French champion Lyon after John Textor resigned following the club’s relegation over financial irregularities. The South Korea-born Kang is also majority owner of the Lyon’s women’s team — OL Lyonnes — and has been on Lyon’s board of directors since 2023. Lyon said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon is bracing for record-breaking Day 1 temperatures as the tournament gets started
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon was preparing for the possibility of record-breaking Day 1 heat as the oldest Grand Slam tournament got started Monday. The temperature shortly before play was scheduled to begin in the first matches at 11 a.m. local time was 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius) — not yet quite reaching the 85 F ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michelle Kang takes over as president of Ligue 1 team Lyon as John Textor resigns
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
American businesswoman Michele Kang has taken over as president of seven-time French champion Lyon after John Textor resigned following the club’s relegation over financial irregularities. The South Korea-born Kang is also majority owner of the Lyon’s women’s team — OL Lyonnes — and has been on Lyon’s board of directors since 2023. Lyon said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skenes, Misiorowski and Burns are part of an influx of talented young pitchers in the NL Central
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
Chase Burns arrived in the big leagues with a flourish, striking out the first five hitters he faced for Cincinnati in his debut against the New York Yankees. He’s just the latest young pitcher in the NL Central to show his impressive potential. Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes, of course, finished third in the National League Cy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!D. Wayne Lukas revolutionized horse racing: An Appreciation
By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025
For over 50 years, D. Wayne Lukas set the standard in horse racing. And the sport followed suit. Trainers wanted to be like Wayne. Owners wanted him handling their horses. He died Saturday at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, his family announced through Churchill Downs on Sunday. He was 89. Lukas’ death, mourned across the ... Read More »
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