August 14th, 2025

National Sports

Blue Jays place all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on seven-day IL with concussion

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the club selected catcher Ali Sanchez to the Major League roster and will be active for Sunday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers. The 26-year-old Kirk was pulled in the fourth ... Read More »

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Piastri beats Norris to win Formula 1’s rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Oscar Piastri beat his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris to win Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after heavy rain delayed the start. Piastri eased past his teammate and title rival Norris on the first racing lap after the safety car pulled into the pits on lap four, ... Read More »

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Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reports to camp despite contract dispute

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reported to training camp on Sunday following a four-day holdout, but the 2024 second-team All-Pro and the team have yet to agree on new contract terms. The Commanders removed McLaurin from the reserve/did not report list for camp and placed their leading receiver on the ... Read More »

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Attack of ‘large proportions’ disrupts streaming of Barcelona’s preseason match in Japan

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — An attack of “large proportions” disrupted the streaming of Barcelona’s preseason match in Japan on the club’s streaming platforms, the club said Sunday. Barcelona said “various pages” attempted to disrupt the live feed of the team’s 3-1 win at Vissel Kobe on Sunday. “As a result of this avalanche of requests, ... Read More »

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Minkah Fitzpatrick gets a $16.245 million signing bonus in his restructured Dolphins deal

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dolphins agreed Sunday to a restructured contract that adds a $16.245 million signing bonus to the All-Pro safety’s deal. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the restructured deal, which was first reported by ESPN. The Dolphins acquired Fitzpatrick in a trade with the Steelers last month that ... Read More »

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Spanish rider Garcia becomes the oldest stage winner at women’s Tour de France at age 41

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

QUIMPER, France (AP) — Mavi Garcia became the oldest rider to win a stage at the women’s Tour de France on Sunday. The 41-year-old Spaniard clinched the second stage on Sunday with a solo breakaway. She looked back twice before realizing she would not be caught and then raised her arms aloft at the finish ... Read More »

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Shubman Gill hits century as India’s hopes of drawing 4th test against England grow

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — India captain Shubman Gill hit his fourth century of the series against England on Sunday to give the visitors hope of salvaging a draw on the final day of the fourth test at Old Trafford. Another day of defiant batting saw India take a 11-run lead at tea and reach 322-4 ... Read More »

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Yankees captain Aaron Judge goes on injured list with flexor strain but no damage to UCL in elbow

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge, his teammates and New York’s fan base exhaled Saturday when the two-time AL MVP learned he has a flexor strain in his right elbow but no acute damage to his ulnar collateral ligament that might cause a long-term layoff. Judge was sent for an MRI on Saturday ... Read More »

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The Latest: England faces Spain in Women’s Euro 2025 final

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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Belgian Grand Prix set to start after lengthy rain delay

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix is set to start following a 1 hour, 20 minute delay Sunday after heavy rain hit the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. McLaren’s Lando Norris, starting on pole position, led the field into the pit lane after one formation lap behind the safety car. Drivers waited in their team ... Read More »

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Belgian Grand Prix start delayed after red flag because of heavy rain

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — The start of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday has been delayed following a red flag on the formation lap after heavy rain hit the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. McLaren’s Lando Norris, starting on pole position, led the field into the pit lane after one formation lap behind the safety car. Drivers ... Read More »

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