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Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Famed Mexican boxer Julio CĂ©sar Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday. The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers sign GM Omar Khan to 3-year extension after offseason that included signing Aaron Rodgers
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a three-year extension after an offseason that saw the team bring in quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers announced the deal Thursday that will keep Khan with Pittsburgh through the 2028 season. He was hired as the team’s GM in 2022. “Omar and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champion Spain routs Portugal 5-0 in their Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BERN (AP) — Esther González scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a statement of intent by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women’s European Championship opener on Thursday. The 32-year-old González became the oldest player to score for Spain, minutes before 18-year-old Vicky LĂłpez became the youngest. Spain captain Alexia Putellas also scored for La ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County, located directly south of Portland, found McLemore, 32, guilty of rape, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also knows what to do when the football is in his hands. The rookie safety scored two return touchdowns last week in leading the Toronto Argonauts past the Ottawa Redblacks 29-16 for their first win of the season. The six-foot-three, 215-pound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Ben Shelton is 1 game away from winning when his match is suspended because of darkness
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam semifinalist Ben Shelton’s second-round match at Wimbledon was suspended because of fading light with him a game away from beating Rinky Hijikata on Thursday night. The 10th-seeded Shelton was about to serve for the match while leading 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 when action was halted at No. 2 Court, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young players in key roles in Marlins’ improvement
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — After Eury PĂ©rez struck out his season-high seventh batter on Thursday, the 6-foot-8 Marlins right-hander pumped his fist and looked up at the stands at Miami’s loanDepot Park. It was another win for the Marlins — their ninth in 10 games — and the first victory of the season for PĂ©rez after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport Center flew investigator to training, after-hours socials despite knowing of his arrest
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned an investigator had been arrested once for theft and again for harassment, it paid his way to agency headquarters for an all-staff training session that included after-hours socials where the center provided vouchers for drinks. The center would go on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jury convicts former NBA player of raping incapacitated woman at team party
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
OREGON CITY, Oregon (AP) — A former NBA player has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County, located directly south of Portland, found Ben McLemore, 32, guilty of rape, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and the early lead
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Doug Ghim holed out for eagle on the par-4 sixth hole and kept bogeys off his card on a day of low scoring Thursday. He opened with a 9-under 62 in a bid to become the latest first-time PGA Tour winner at the John Deere Classic. Ghim had a one-shot lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defenseman Brent Burns signs with Avs for what could be last chance at elusive Stanley Cup
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns has the impressive Ironman streak — 925 straight games and counting — the majestic beard and the individual accolades. All that’s missing from his potential Hall of Fame career is that Stanley Cup title. This could be his last chance. The 40-year-old agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with ... Read More »
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