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Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a marquee game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31, marking a meeting of two programs with deep ties to one family. The Gamecocks are coached by Shane Beamer, the son of former longtime Hokies coach Frank Beamer. Frank Beamer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More competitions, longer seasons and other demands put focus on workload in elite women’s soccer
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
England’s Millie Bright bowed out of the European Championship because of mental and physical exhaustion. The Netherland’s Vivianne Miedema suggested too many games lead to more injuries. Ireland’s Katie McCabe didn’t play in a pair of games in the United States because she was said to be on the verge of burnout. New tournaments and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins place cornerback Artie Burns on IR, sign Cornell Armstrong to provide some depth
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) — The Miami Dolphins put cornerback Artie Burns on injured reserve with a torn ACL on Thursday. The 30-year-old Burns, who was competing for a starting job, had signed a one-year deal with Miami in March. Burns was hurt during a drill in Wednesday’s practice, and photos showed him slamming his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Little Leaguer cleared to play after being suspended for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WOODBURY, N.J. (AP) — The 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension from his team’s first state tournament game for flipping his bat after hitting a game-winning home run will be allowed to play Thursday night. Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicharito expresses regret after backlash in Mexico for ‘very sexist’ comments on gender roles
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has expressed regret for “any confusion or discomfort” caused by remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. Over the weekend the striker had posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram, which generated an avalanche of criticism for remarks which included “You women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gunnar Henderson’s go-ahead RBI single helps Orioles edge Guardians 4-3, avoid four-game sweep
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gunnar Henderson singled in Alex Jackson with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Charlie Morton matched his longest start of the season, helping the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon. Henderson’s liner to right came against Erik Sabrowski, giving the loss to Guardians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!20 years ago, ‘Hogan Knows Best’ premiered. Read our 2005 interview with Hulk Hogan
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the ring, who later redefined their images in the 2000s by starring alongside their families in reality shows. And, this week, both Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan died. Hogan lived a lot of lives before his death Thursday at 71. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clemson returns most experienced team in football in search of 3rd national title in 10 years
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have all of the pieces in place to win another national championship. Now it’s just a matter of executing. The Tigers return the most experienced team in college football, and will be heavy favorites to win their ninth Atlantic Coast Conference championship in the past 11 years. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
REGINA — After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody Fajardo will have a homecoming of sorts against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday in Regina. Fajardo, who was dealt to Edmonton by Montreal in the off-season, played three seasons for the Riders before signing with the Alouettes prior to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President Trump, Triple H, Jake Paul and others react to death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
Hulk Hogan, perhaps the most recognizable showman of professional wrestling with his muscles for miles, long blond locks and handlebar mustache, has died. He was 71. Hogan, whose given name was Terry Bollea, was WWE’s biggest star and an actor who once had his own reality show, “Hogan Knows Best.” He died Thursday in Clearwater, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge acquits 5 former Canadian junior hockey players in sexual assault case that rattled the nation
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team on Thursday in their sexual assault case, saying the complainant’s allegations lacked the credibility needed to justify the charges. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia said prosecutors could not meet the onus of proof for the charges against Michael ... Read More »
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