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NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NHL general managers continued to round out rosters as free agency ticked through its second day. One decent-sized catch and a solid defenceman remain up for grabs. Slick winger Nikolaj Ehlers still sat unsigned and on the market as of late Wednesday afternoon, while blueliner Dmitry Orlov is also still without a home for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary Stampeders three games into the season. The Stampeders (2-1) host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) on Thursday. Calgary’s quarterback has orchestrated six touchdown drives and rushed for an eight-yard touchdown over his first three starts as a Stampeder. He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gulutzan says the Stars were right not keeping him as coach 12 years ago, and now bringing him back
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Glen Gulutzan believes the Dallas Stars have twice made the right decision about his coaching career, first not keeping him as their head coach 12 years ago and now bringing him back in that same role. The Stars reintroduced Gulutzan as their coach Wednesday, with he and the franchise both in much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi midway through the 2022 MLS season, Toronto FC looked to change the struggling franchise’s fortunes. It didn’t happen. This week, the 4-10-5 team cut bait with the two designated players, agreeing to a mutual termination of contracts that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilyer Abreu’s RBI single helps Red Sox to 5-3 win over Reds in completion of suspended game
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning Wednesday afternoon and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 in the completion of a game suspended by rain a night earlier. Trevor Story added an RBI double after Abreu’s hit, sending Boston to its third win in four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raducanu shows glimpses of best form in beating former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Emma Raducanu played some of her best tennis since her U.S. Open title in 2021 to sweep aside former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the third round. She may have to up her level even further in the next match, though: the British home favorite will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pivetta wins 9th game in career year for Padres, Machado has 3 RBIs in 6-4 win over Phillies
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Manny Machado hit a three-run double and Nick Pivetta allowed one run and struck out six in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Pivetta (9-2) is off to the best start in his nine-year career, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riley Greene homers twice as Tigers rout Nationals 11-2 in doubleheader opener
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Riley Greene hit a pair of three-run homers and matched a career high with six RBIs, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Washington Nationals 11-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson also homered while Zach McKinstry had four hits for Detroit, which has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA stars to turn filmmakers at summer league fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another shot that takes place behind the camera. With assists from Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett and Hollywood power players Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor, the league is bringing back the NBA Summer League Film Festival starting July 17 in Las Vegas. The three-day festival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joey Ortiz hits tiebreaking slam and Brewers beat reeling Mets 7-2 in 1st game of twinbill
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the staggering New York Mets 7-2 on Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Sal Frelick launched his first career leadoff homer and Freddy Peralta (9-4) pitched six innings of two-hit ball to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. Pillar became a Blue Jays fan favourite and earned the “Superman” nickname for routinely making highlight-reel catches to rob opposing teams of home runs. The 36-year-old from West Hills, Calif., spent ... Read More »
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