August 7th, 2025

National Sports

John C. Harris, California horse breeder with ties to 2014 Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 81

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — John C. Harris, a breeder of thoroughbreds whose Harris Farms foaled and raised 2014 Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome and 2000 Horse of the Year Tiznow, has died. He was 81. He died Wednesday, according to Harris Farms. No cause of death or location was provided. Harris didn’t breed either California ... Read More »

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Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s thinking of staging a UFC match on the White House grounds with upwards 20,000 spectators to celebrate 250 years of American independence. “We have a lot of land there,” said Trump, a UFC enthusiast who has attended several of its mixed martial arts ... Read More »

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Nneka Ogwumike scores 24 and moves into 7th on WNBA career scoring list as Storm beat Dream 80-79

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points and moved into seventh on the WNBA’s career scoring list, Skylar Diggins drove for the decisive layup with 3.4 seconds left, and the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 80-79 on Thursday night. Erica Wheeler had 21 points for Seattle (11-7). Diggins and Gabby Williams ... Read More »

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Wood has career-high five hits including 23rd HR, Nationals beat Tigers 11-7

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood had a career-high five hits including his 23rd home run hours after being named to the Home Run Derby, Jake Irvin survived a rocky first to pitch six solid innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Thursday night. Wood also had four singles, two RBIs and ... Read More »

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Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff scheduled to return Sunday in Miami

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors this weekend in Miami. The two-time All-Star planned to throw a bullpen Thursday at Citi Field before Milwaukee’s game against the New York Mets. He is lined up to start Sunday against the Marlins in the ... Read More »

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Tomás Romero picks up second victory in three starts and New York City FC beats Toronto FC 3-1

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Hannes Wolf had a goal and an assist, Tomás Romero picked up his second victory in three starts and New York City FC beat Toronto FC 3-1 on Thursday night. New York City (9-7-4) moved into sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 31 points. Wolf opened the scoring in the ... Read More »

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Neto and Schanuel homer as dominant Soriano and Angels again shut down weak-hitting Braves

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Zach Neto had three hits, including a homer, Nolan Schanuel added a two-run blast and JosĂ© Soriano allowed only three hits in seven scoreless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the weak-hitting Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. The Braves avoided a shutout on Jurickson Profar’s ninth-inning ... Read More »

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Toronto FC beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in first game since buying out Italian DPs

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK — Toronto FC, in its first outing since buying out the contacts of Italian designated players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, was beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in the lone MLS game Thursday. Hannes Wolf, Mitja Ilenic and Kevin O’Toole scored for New York (9-7-4). Eight of NYCFC’s wins have come ... Read More »

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Fever beat Las Vegas 81-54 and snap a 16-game losing streak against the Aces

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Aliya Boston added 20 and the Indiana Fever, without the injured Caitlyn Clark, beat Las Vegas 81-54 on Thursday night and snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Aces. The Fever turned in another dominant defensive performance. After winning the Commissioner’s Cup against league-leading Minnesota 74-59 on ... Read More »

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Former Mercury interim coach Nikki Blue accuses team in lawsuit of racial and gender discrimination

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Lawyers for former Phoenix Mercury interim coach Nikki Blue have filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging unequal treatment based on race and gender, unequal pay based on race and that her employment was terminated in retaliation for complaints about unequal treatment. The suit was filed on Thursday in U.S. District Court ... Read More »

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Stafford McDowall named to captain Scotland against the New Zealand Maori

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Center Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland in Saturday’s match against the New Zealand Maori in Whangarei, New Zealand, the first match of Scotland’s Pacific tour. McDowall played in all of Scotland’s matches in the last Six Nations tournament in place of the injured Sione Tuipulotu. Scrumhalf George Horne and backrower ... Read More »

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