National Sports
Poll
Loading ...Sunny Escapes
Sponsored
Hong Kong qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong is only the second Asian team after Japan to reach the World Cup since rugby’s global showpiece commenced in 1987. It booked a spot in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — The British and Irish Lions had their toughest win of the Australian tour so far, holding off the New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday in their third game in eight days. Big back-to-back wins over Western Force on Australia’s west coast and Queensland Reds on the east coast followed a similar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pant chucks bat in wild innings as India extends lead to 357 runs against England
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Rishabh Pant was bringing the chaos at Edgbaston on Saturday as India stretched its lead to 357 runs by lunch on Day 4 of the second test against England. The explosive left-handed batter reached the break on 41, having been dropped twice either side of a bizarre incident where he went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeral
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United signs ’emerging talent’ Diego Leon from Paraguay
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United signed 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon on Saturday, describing him as “an emerging talent.” Leon joined from Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, where he played 33 senior games. The full back “will be supported by our first team and the academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester,” United said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany awaits news about captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at Euro 2025
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — Germany was awaiting news Saturday on the severity of captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at the Women’s European Championship. The 26-year-old Gwinn injured her knee while a making a likely goal-saving tacking on Poland captain Ewa Pajor during Germany’s 2-0 win on Friday. She had to be supported off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Walker ends 8-year spell with Man City by moving to Burnley
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
BURNLEY, England (AP) — England right back Kyle Walker ended his eight-year stint at Manchester City by moving to Burnley on Saturday in a deal reportedly worth 5 million pounds ($6.8 million). The 35-year-old Walker joins an American-owned team that has just been promoted to the Premier League and is coached by Scott Parker, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool and Portugal players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hong Kong China qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong China qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong China is only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. It booked a spot in the 2027 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Cries of “It is warm!” rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river — legally — for the first time in more than 100 years. Public swimming was allowed in designated areas of the Seine, including two newly built wooden decks near the Eiffel Tower and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral held in Portugal
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Liverpool players joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. The service will be held at Igreja Matriz church in the Portuguese town of Gondomar, where Jota had a home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
