August 14th, 2025

National Sports

From hoops to Hall of Fame: Antonio Gates’ unique NFL journey to Canton

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Antonio Gates thought his path to a Hall of Fame career would have been in basketball. Instead, he became one of the best tight ends in NFL history. Gates will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, getting elected to Canton without playing college football. He played his entire 16-year career ... Read More »

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The Latest: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Defending champion England has won the Women’s European Championship after defeating Spain in the final. The match in Basel was a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Lionesses 1-0. Coincidentally, the same countries played in the men’s European Championship final last year. Spain won that match ... Read More »

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Bulls and coach Billy Donovan agree to a contract extension

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and coach Billy Donovan have agreed to a contract extension, the team said Sunday. The team did not reveal the length or financial terms of the contract. Donovan has a 195-205 record with one playoff appearance in five seasons as the Bulls’ coach. Chicago went 39-43 for the second ... Read More »

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Euro 2025: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England beat Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win a thrilling Women’s European Championship final on Sunday. Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two saves to lift defending champion England to a 3-1 win in the shootout. The game was tied ... Read More »

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Injured Rishabh Pant will miss India’s fifth test vs. England

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — India’s Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the final test against England with a foot fracture. India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Pant’s injury for the first time after the visitors salvaged a draw in the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pant retired hurt on day one when taken ... Read More »

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Bijan Robinson is preparing for another busy season as Falcons’ do-it-all running back

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. enters his first full season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback with the good fortune of knowing Bijan Robinson has been both productive and durable as the focus of the Falcons’ offense at running back. Robinson was a do-it-all back for Atlanta in 2024, his second pro season. He ... Read More »

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With Grant Holmes placed on 15-day IL, all 5 Braves opening day starters are out with injuries

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Grant Holmes on the 15-day injured list on Sunday, meaning all five of the club’s starters on Opening Day are on the injured list. Holmes has elbow inflammation and was replaced on the active roster by Daysbel Hernández, recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett. Holmes pitched four innings ... Read More »

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The Latest: England and Spain 1-1 as Euro 2025 final goes to extra time

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Defending champion England faces Spain in the final of the Women’s European Championship. The match in Basel is a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Lionesses 1-0. Coincidentally, the same countries played in the men’s European Championship final last year. Spain won that match 2-1. Here’s ... Read More »

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Royals put Kris Bubic, Jac Caglianone on IL; newly acquired Randal Grichuk into starting lineup

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left hamstring amid a series of moves before their series finale against Cleveland on Sunday. The Royals also welcomed outfielder Randal Grichuk, ... Read More »

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Euro 2025: England and Spain go to extra time tied at 1-1 in the final

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England and Spain are going to extra time tied at 1-1 in the Women’s European Championship final. Both goals on Sunday were scored by Arsenal attackers with perfectly placed headers from accurate crosses. England leveled the score in the 57th on Alessia Russo’s header from a cross by Chloe Kelly, who ... Read More »

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Bills WR Shavers carted off with ankle injury; LB Bernard, WR Samuel sidelined with hamstring issues

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills backup receiver Tyrell Shavers was carted off the field at training camp after hurting his right ankle on what proved to be the final play of practice Sunday. Shavers made a catch in the end zone and fell awkwardly while attempting to protect the ball from rookie cornerback Maxwell ... Read More »

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