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Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner moves into the 3rd round with a straight-set victory over Vukic
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner moved into Wimbledon’s third round with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Aleksandar Vukic of Australia at Centre Court on Thursday. Sinner had 38 winners and just 11 unforced errors in the 1-hour, 40-minute match and saved all four break points he faced. The owner of three Grand Slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikolaj Ehlers chooses the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the NHL’s top free agent off the market
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
The long wait for Nikolaj Ehlers’ free agent decision is over. Ehlers decided Thursday to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the top player available off the market more than 72 hours since the NHL’s signing period began. Ehlers agreed to terms on a six-year, $51 million contract. He’ll count $8.5 million against the salary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wood joins Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portugal and Spain players pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother before Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women’s European Championship opening game Thursday in memory of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. Both sets of players also wore black armbands for the match. Players and supporters stayed silent for around 20 seconds before the fans started applauding. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ehlers leaves Winnipeg Jets for six-year, $51M deal with Carolina Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
RALEIGH — Nikolaj Ehlers is waving goodbye to the Winnipeg Jets. The winger signed a six-year, US$51-million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, the third day of NHL free agency. The 29-year-old selected ninth overall at the 2014 draft spent a decade in the Manitoba capital, where he put up 225 goals and 295 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marin Cilic beats No. 4 Jack Draper to lead the way for the 30-somethings at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Marin Cilic helped make Thursday a great day for the 30-somethings at Wimbledon. The 36-year-old Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion and 2017 Wimbledon runner-up, stunned fourth-seeded Jack Draper 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in a second-round match on No. 1 Court to eliminate the top British player from the grass-court Grand Slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s setback not as serious as first feared, GM says
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday. Alvarez, who suffered the injury on May 2, was shut down after experiencing pain in his right hand. He had taken some swings at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former F1 race steward Tim Mayer to run for FIA presidency, reports say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — American ex-Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer is set to announce he is running for the presidency of governing body the FIA, media reports said on Thursday. A news conference was scheduled for Friday near the Silverstone circuit ahead of British Grand Prix practice to announce an unnamed candidate for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AgustĂn RamĂrez’s two-run homer leads Marlins past Twins 4-1
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — AgustĂn RamĂrez hit a two-run home run, Xavier Edwards singled twice and the Miami Marlins won their fourth straight series with a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Eury PĂ©rez (1-2) struck out a season-high seven and walked one in six innings of one-hit ball for his first win since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy beats Belgium 1-0 in their Euro 2025 opener in what could prove to be a pivotal win
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SION, Switzerland (AP) — Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0 on Thursday. Arianna Caruso scored on the stroke of halftime to give Italy an advantage in a tough Group B, which World Cup winner Spain is expected to top. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Denmark meets Sweden again one month after being routed 6-1
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Losing 6-1 in your last game before a major soccer tournament to the team that also will be your first opponent is not optimal. It is the challenge facing Denmark players Friday when they open their Women’s European Championship campaign in Geneva against Sweden. Germany and Poland also are in Group C ... Read More »
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