July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Sprains, strains and ACL tears: What to know about some of NFL players’ most common injuries

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field. Depth is crucial during a rigorous 17-game regular-season schedule that’s preceded by a month of training camp practices in hot conditions as players try to make team’s 53-man active rosters. Injuries can play as ... Read More »

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Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba of Inter Miami to miss MLS All-Star Game in Austin

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi will miss the Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Liga MX on Wednesday night. Messi’s teammate at Inter Miami, Jordi Alba, will also miss the game. An MLS spokesperson said Inter Miami informed league officials that the two players will not appear in the match at Q2 Stadium. Both ... Read More »

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Phillies’ Cristopher SĂĄnchez shows he has come a long way with a complete-game victory

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As recently as two years ago, Cristopher SĂĄnchez was a pitcher in transition, earning some major league time yet frequently shuttling between the Phillies and their Triple-A affiliate in the Lehigh Valley. He also was trying to establish himself, at both levels, as a starting pitcher, one who now has not only ... Read More »

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Italian sprinter Milan powers to 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains lead

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

VALENCE, France (AP) — Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan pounced at the finish to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals’ hopes on Wednesday. Italian rider Milan, the green jersey holder, consolidated his lead in the points classification with an explosive finish to get his ... Read More »

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‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — “Happy Gilmore” was born on the range. When Adam Sandler was a kid growing up in New Hampshire, his father was an avid golfer. He’d often take his son along to hit balls at the driving range. But Sandler was uninterested in the sport, and usually got antsy. “Why don’t you ... Read More »

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Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics by creating bid committee for the Games

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Qatar Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced the creation of a bid committee for the 2036 Olympics and Paralympic Games, confirming its intention to host the events that would come 14 years after it staged the World Cup. It’s the latest attempt by the Middle Eastern country to host the Summer ... Read More »

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Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find “revenue and cost synergies” in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. The Toronto-based telecom company believes its stock price undervalues its media and sports holdings and says it is “pursuing all options … to monetize and ... Read More »

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CFL hopefuls heading to Edmonton in 2026 for national combine

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

TORONTO — The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday. The combine will begin with individual testing in such drills as the 40-yard dash, 225-pound bench press, three-cone shuttle, short shuttle, broad and ... Read More »

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Braves option right-handers Davis Daniel and Wander Suero to Triple-A Gwinnett

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves optioned right-handers Davis Daniel and Wander Suero, who combined to give up nine runs in Tuesday night’s 9-0 loss to San Francisco, to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Daniel (0-1, 5.40) allowed five earned runs in five innings. Suero gave up four runs in two innings. The two combined to ... Read More »

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Italian sprinter Milan takes 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains overall lead

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

VALENCE, France (AP) — Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan timed his break to perfection to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals’ hopes on Wednesday. Italian rider Milan, the green jersey holder, consolidated his lead in the points classification with an explosive finish to get ... Read More »

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Miami Dolphins’ Bayron Matos airlifted to hospital after training camp injury

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos suffered an undisclosed injury at the end of Wednesday’s practice and was flown to a hospital on a helicopter for evaluation. The injury happened in the final minutes of Day 1 of the Dolphins’ training camp. Matos, a second-year offensive tackle, was airlifted in ... Read More »

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