August 17th, 2025

National Sports

Campbell takes John Deere for 2nd playoff victory this year. Brown wins BMW International

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Brian Campbell won for the second time this year on the PGA Tour, both in a playoff, when he closed with a 4-under 67 and beat Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first extra hole Sunday in the John Deere Classic. It extended the win-or-bust season for Campbell, who won ... Read More »

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Brian Campbell wins John Deere Classic for 2nd playoff victory this year

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Brian Campbell won for the second time this year on the PGA Tour, both in a playoff, when he closed with a 4-under 67 and beat Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first extra hole Sunday in the John Deere Classic. It extended the win-or-bust season for Campbell, who won ... Read More »

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Bellinger’s shoestring catch starts double play, helps Yankees end 6-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger watched Juan Soto hit a sinking line drive, charged in a few steps from left field and stuck out his arm as the ball dropped into the webbing of his glove. Then in one motion, Bellinger made a 89.9 mph throw on the fly throw to first baseman Paul ... Read More »

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Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo fired by the Washington Nationals

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals on Sunday amid their sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series. The move came after the Nationals were swe pt by the Boston Red Sox. They are 37-53, and the only other National League club ... Read More »

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Lorenzen dominant in 7 innings, Witt homers in Royals’ 4-0 win over Diamondbacks

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday. Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck out the side in the first inning and didn’t ... Read More »

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Next Up: Different Blue Jays players helping Toronto win in eight-game streak

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t just celebrating their season-high eight-game win streak, they’re celebrating how they’ve done it. Joey Loperfido delivered a key run-producing hit and reliever Ryan Burr registered the win in Toronto’s 3-2 victory over the Angels on Sunday to sweep Los Angeles. Both players made their season debuts in the ... Read More »

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A’ja Wilson has 19 points and Aces extend Sun’s losing skid to 10 games with 86-68 victory

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 19 points and had four blocks, Chelsea Gray moved into sixth on the WNBA’s career assist list and the Las Vegas Aces beat Connecticut 86-68 on Sunday to extend the Sun’s franchise-record losing streak to 10 games. Dana Evans scored a season-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, Jackie ... Read More »

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Rockies beat White Sox 6-4 to avoid sweep in series between majors’ worst teams

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Mickey Moniak finished a double shy of a cycle, Michael Toglia hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Sunday to avoid a sweep in a series between the two worst teams in the majors. At 21-69, the Rockies also ... Read More »

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England’s Lionesses find a home from home at Zurich’s fairy-tale ‘castle’

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

ZURICH (AP) — England’s hotel at the Women’s European Championship is a “home from home,” although it is likely a step above the players’ normal abodes. Nestled in the woods on top of a hill overlooking Zurich and flaunting an array of spires and cupolas, the iconic Dolder Grand looks like a castle that has ... Read More »

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Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Wood at 22 is the youngest of the 65 All-Stars, ... Read More »

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Yandy DĂ­az’s RBI double starts 3-run 10th for Rays in 7-5 win over Twins

By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yandy DĂ­az doubled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. DĂ­az drove in automatic runner Danny Jansen on a 2-1 pitch from Justin Topa (1-3). DĂ­az scored when Topa threw wild to first ... Read More »

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