August 14th, 2025

National Sports

Leclerc targets Ferrari’s first F1 win of the year from pole at Hungarian Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc will be chasing Ferrari’s first win in Formula 1 this year after taking a surprise pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of title contenders Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Pole position is usually a big advantage in Hungary, where it’s tough to overtake, but the chance of ... Read More »

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Golden State faces Las Vegas on 3-game win streak

By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025

Golden State Valkyries (14-13, 6-8 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (14-14, 8-8 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aces -4.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State Valkyries is looking to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Valkyries take on Las Vegas Aces. The Aces’ record in ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks beat Athletics 7-2 to end six-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning, Ketel Marte, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll hit home runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak. Zac Gallen (8-12) allowed two runs on nine hits in six ... Read More »

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Masyn Winn gets a big hit as the Cardinals rally past the Padres 8-5

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Masyn Winn hit a tiebreaking two-run double, and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped San Diego’s six-game win streak with an 8-5 victory over the Padres on Saturday night. St. Louis had lost four in a row. The Cardinals trailed 4-0 before scoring eight unanswered runs. Pedro Pagés hit a three-run homer ... Read More »

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Léon Marchand, Summer McIntosh and 12-year-old Yu Zidi hope to shine on the final day of the worlds

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

SINGAPORE (AP) — French star Léon Marchand has broken one world record already in the 200-meter individual medley. He’ll try for a second on Sunday in the 400 IM on the closing day of the swimming world championships in Singapore, a record he set two years ago in the worlds in Fukuoka, Japan. That mark ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Saskatchewan 34 Montreal 6 Hamilton 28 Edmonton 24 — MLB American League Toronto 4 Kansas City 2 Boston 7 Houston 3 Texas 6 Seattle 4 Cleveland 5 Minnesota 4 Chicago White Sox 1 L.A. Angels 0 National League Milwaukee 8 Washington 2 Colorado 8 Pittsburgh 5 N.Y. Mets 12 San Francisco 6 ... Read More »

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Aaron Civale stars as the White Sox beat the Angels 1-0 to surpass 2024 win total

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Civale pitched one-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Saturday night to surpass their win total from last season. Chicago improved to 42-69 with its 10th win in 14 games since the All-Star break. It finished with a 41-121 ... Read More »

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West Indies hold their nerves to beat Pakistan in T20 thriller

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — Jason Holder took four wickets and then smashed a boundary off the final ball of the game to lift West Indies to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Saturday and level the three-match Twenty20 cricket international series. The veteran allrounder bowled an inspired spell to take 4-19 off four overs, ... Read More »

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White Sox INF Miguel Vargas sidelined by a left oblique strain

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas was scratched from Saturday night’s game at the Los Angeles Angels because of a left oblique strain. Vargas was replaced at first base by Lenyn Sosa. The White Sox said Vargas is being further evaluated. Vargas, 25, was acquired from the Dodgers as part of a ... Read More »

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Yamashita struggles as Women’s British Open lead shrinks to 1 shot over Kim

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the greens, a rough combination that led to a hard-fought round of 2-over 74 on Saturday that shrunk her lead to one shot over A Lim Kim in the Women’s British Open. Yamashita, who led by three shots going into the ... Read More »

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History delayed by rain! The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol suspended for Braves and Reds

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It was a red flag for Major League Baseball at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds was suspended in the first inning because of rain, soaking a record-breaking crowd for the first regular-season game in Tennessee. The plan is to resume ... Read More »

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