August 16th, 2025

National Sports

Diamondbacks infielder Pavin Smith heads to the injured list with a strained right oblique

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed infielder Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and recalled infielder Tristan English from Triple-A Reno. Arizona also placed right-hander Ryan Thompson on the 15-day injured list with a strained scapular, retroactive to Saturday, and recalled right-hander Bryce Jarvis from Reno before ... Read More »

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Cavaliers re-sign Merrill while Nance is back for 2nd stint. Trade for Ball becomes official

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will have a pair of familiar players back next season. The Cavs announced on Sunday they have re-signed Sam Merrill to a four-year contract and brought back Larry Nance Jr. for a second stint on a one-year deal. Cleveland’s acquisition of Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac ... Read More »

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Tearful Brown says winning BMW International Open was ‘out-of-body experience’ after friend’s death

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

MUNICH (AP) — English golfer Daniel Brown was in tears after going through an “out-of-body experience” in winning the BMW International Open by two strokes on Sunday, days after the death of a close friend. The No. 170-ranked Brown shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 in the final round to capture his second European tour title, ... Read More »

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Strong third quarter sends Storm to 79-70 victory over the Liberty

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Nneka Ogwumike added 15 to help the Seattle Storm beat the New York Liberty 79-70 on Sunday. The Storm (12-7) trailed by three at the half before outscoring New York 22-6 in the third quarter. They held the Liberty to just 2-for-18 shooting from the field ... Read More »

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HĂĽlkenberg’s long wait ends with Lego trophy after first podium finish in his 239th F1 race

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Fifteen years, 239 races, one trophy. And it’s made of Lego bricks. Nico HĂĽlkenberg finally made it onto the podium with third place at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. That ended the longest wait in career starts for a driver before claiming a top-three finish in Formula 1 history. To ... Read More »

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Wimbledon: Fritz, Khachanov and Norrie reach the quarterfinals. No. 1 Sabalenka wins, too

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent, Jordan Thompson, quit while trailing 6-1, 3-0 after 41 minutes. The unseeded Thompson’s movement and power clearly were compromised. The Australian entered the match with back and leg ... Read More »

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HĂĽlkenberg’s long wait is over after first podium finish in his 239th F1 race

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Fifteen years, 239 races, one trophy. Nico HĂĽlkenberg finally made it onto the podium with third place at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. That ended the longest wait in career starts for a driver before claiming a top-three finish in Formula 1 history. To do this, he had to hold ... Read More »

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Holliday’s 2-run homer helps Rogers finally beat Braves as Orioles complete sweep with 2-1 win

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Jackson Holliday’s two-run homer gave Baltimore an early lead and Trevor Rogers ended his career-spanning victory drought against Atlanta by giving up four hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Orioles beat the Braves 2-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Rogers (2-0) struck out six and walked two. Seranthony ... Read More »

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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Nick Jones

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

REGINA — American offensive lineman Nick Jones signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. Jones spent last season with the Roughriders, with whom he suited up for six games, contributing to an offensive line that allowed just 35 sacks. The six-foot-three, 300-pound Jones played 32 collegiate games over three seasons (2021-2023) at left tackle and ... Read More »

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Euro 2025: Norway’s Graham Hansen overcomes Finland with late goal in 2-1 win

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

SION, Switzerland (AP) — Norway did it again at the Women’s European Championship on Sunday with another 2-1 win, this time over impressive Finland after being outshined for much of the game. Caroline Graham Hansen provided the class Norway often lacked, deciding the game in the 84th minute with a cross that turned into a ... Read More »

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Rays recall right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham ahead of series finale against Minnesota

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Durham on Sunday before the finale of their three-game series against Minnesota. The 25-year-old Boyle, acquired in a trade with the Athletics during the offseason, is 6-4 with a 1.85 ERA in 73 innings with 96 strikeouts with Durham. He made an ... Read More »

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