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Lewis Hamilton promises “to keep going” in social media post at end of F1’s summer break
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was wistful and cryptic in a social media post Monday as he prepares to resume his tough debut season with Ferrari. The record-sharing, seven-time Formula 1 champion seems ready to race Sunday when the series returns in the Netherlands after a four-week mid-season break. “We have to keep going, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turkish authorities search for a Russian swimmer who went missing in cross-Bosphorus race
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish coast guard and maritime police vessels in Istanbul were searching Monday for a Russian swimmer who went missing during a cross-Bosphorus race a day earlier, state-run media reported. The swimmer, named by the Anadolu news agency as Nikolai Svechnikov, failed to complete the 6.5-kilometer (4-mile) annual race from Istanbul’s Asian shore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brianna Decker continues transition from playing to coaching in being hired as PWHL Frost assistant
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
Difficult as it was for Brianna Decker to accept her hockey playing career being cut short at 30 by a devastating left leg injury at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, the United States national team forward was comforted in knowing she already had a Plan B in coaching. Following six years as an assistant in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another realignment idea: What if new baseball divisions were based on market size?
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
Commissioner Rob Manfred caused a bit of a stir recently when he said during an ESPN telecast that expansion and realignment could be on the table soon. That led to a number of suggestions and ideas about what baseball’s league and divisional structure might look like in the future, with geography and traditional rivalries driving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The US Open dating show: How Grand Slam tennis tournaments are shooting for a Gen Z audience
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Over the course of the past week across the U.S. Open’s grounds, eight couples went on their first dates — on camera. They were all part of the tournament’s newest content creation venture, “Game, Set, Matchmaker,” the most recent play for Gen Z attention from the world of Grand Slam tennis. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vuelta leader Jonas Vingegaard loses injured teammate and team loses stolen bikes
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
CERES, Italy (AP) — On the morning after Jonas Vingegaard took the leader’s red jersey at the Spanish Vuelta with a stage win, he lost a teammate Monday and his team lost some bicycles that were stolen. Team Visma-Lease a Bike said police in Italy are investigating the theft of “several bikes” from an equipment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany-born Jens Castrop joins South Korea men’s soccer squad in historic move
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Germany-born Jens Castrop became the first foreign-born, mixed heritage player selected for the South Korea national team squad on Monday, ahead of games against World Cup co-hosts the United States and Mexico. Castrop, who has a German father and a Korean mother and was born in Dusseldorf, was called up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!German-born Jens Castrop called up by South Korea for next month’s soccer friendlies
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Jens Castrop is determined to make a mark for South Korea in international soccer after representing Germany at youth level. Castrop, who has a German father and a Korean mother and was born in Dusseldorf, was called up Monday by South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo for games next month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees begin 3-game series with the Nationals
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
Washington Nationals (53-77, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Yankees (70-60, third in the AL East) New York; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Brad Lord (4-6, 3.46 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Yankees: Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.22 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Washington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets open 3-game series at home against the Phillies
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies (76-54, first in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (69-61, second in the NL East) New York; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (11-4, 2.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 169 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (7-5, 2.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres look to break road slide, play the Mariners
By Canadian Press on August 25th, 2025
San Diego Padres (74-57, second in the NL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (70-61, second in the AL West) Seattle; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: JP Sears (8-10, 4.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 103 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryce Miller (2-5, 5.87 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 43 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres will try to end ... Read More »
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