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Alcaraz gets past 733rd-ranked Tarvet in straight sets at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — For one game at least, it looked like Carlos Alcaraz could be in for another surprisingly tough encounter on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. But after saving three break points in his opening service game against 733rd-ranked Ollie Tarvet, things got a bit more comfortable for the defending champion, who saw out a 6-1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz avoid the sort of upsets that keep happening
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka was just two points from dropping the opening set of her second-round Wimbledon match three times on Wednesday before asserting herself for a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marie Bouzkova to avoid the sort of surprise that has sent a group of seeded players home. Four of the top 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to become the majority owner of the company. Rogers now holds a 75 per cent stake in the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena and other celebrities make their way to Wimbledon’s Royal Box
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo. John Cena. Dave Grohl. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. There was as much star power — or maybe even more? — in the Royal Box at Wimbledon as there was down below on the Centre Court grass on Wednesday. And that was on an afternoon that featured two-time defending men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers add forward Curtis Lazar in free agency
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Curtis Lazar to a one-year contract worth US$775,000 on Wednesday. The 30-year-old from Salmon Arm, B.C., has registered 47 goals and 78 assists for 125 points in 572 regular-season NHL games with the Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils. Lazar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery for turf-toe injury, will be re-evaluated in about 12 weeks
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from surgery for a turf toe injury and will be re-evaluated in about 12 weeks. The team announced Wednesday that Jackson’s surgery was complete, coming a day after saying the 25-year-old would need a procedure after hurting his right foot while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets sign five depth players on second day of NHL free agency
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets made a series of moves around the edges of their roster Wednesday, signing five players to identical one-year, two-way contracts worth US$775,000 in the NHL. The club inked forwards Phil Di Giuseppe, Walker Duehr and Samuel Fagemo, along with defenceman Kale Clague and goaltender Isaac Poulter. Di Guiseppe brings the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL commissioner takes notes from ‘fantastic’ Bombers atmosphere on league-wide tour
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WINNIPEG — Stewart Johnston didn’t even need to watch a down of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game last week to be “blown away” by the experience. The CFL’s new commissioner saw team billboards on his drive to Princess Auto Stadium, watched fans at the official tailgate party enjoy some barbecue and bevvies and spotted kids ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gary Woodland chosen as final assistant captain for US Ryder Cup team
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland will make his first Ryder Cup appearance this year, announced Wednesday as the fifth and final assistant to U.S. captain Keegan Bradley for the matches at Bethpage Black. Woodland joins Jim Furyk, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner and Webb Simpson as U.S. assistants when the Americans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malik Beasley should be in high demand after a career season. Off-court issues are changing that
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Malik Beasley should be riding high right now, after a season where he became just the fifth player in NBA history to make at least 300 shots from 3-point range in a single season. Instead, his future seems very uncertain. He’s a free agent and facing some serious off-court issues — including being part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain star BonmatĂ making ‘very positive’ progress after meningitis, could play Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Spain star Aitana BonmatĂ is making good progress after recovering from viral meningitis and might even be available for the world champion’s opening match at the Women’s European Championship, coach Montse TomĂ© said Wednesday. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s participation in the tournament was in doubt last week when she was ... Read More »
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