August 14th, 2025

National Sports

Belgian Grand Prix start red-flagged 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. The ... Read More »

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Tour de France finale brings excitement to Montmartre with a climb to Sacré-Coeur

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Hours before the Tour de France peloton was due to pass through Montmartre on Sunday, thousands of fans packed the streets, eager to claim a prime spot to watch riders climb the iconic hill during the final stage of the race. The Tour is breaking with tradition this year as organizers look to build on ... Read More »

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Shubman Gill hits century but Ben Stokes fires England’s attack with early wicket against India

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. The series-leading run-maker’s 103 was finally brought to an end when he was caught by Jamie ... Read More »

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin reports to camp despite ongoing contract dispute

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Wide receiver Terry McLaurin reported to Washington Commanders training camp on Sunday morning 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 Washington’s leading receiver on ... Read More »

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Trump’s demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

This week, President Donald Trump threatened to hold up a new stadium deal if Washington’s NFL team did not restore its name to a racial slur, despite decades of psychological research showing the negative mental health impacts of Native American mascots. The president is demanding a private company change its name to something that researchers ... Read More »

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Summer McIntosh wins first gold medal at worlds in her quest for five

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

SINGAPORE (AP) — For Summer McIntosh of Canada, it’s one gold medal won at the swimming world championships with four to go. McIntosh is aiming to win five gold medals in individual events at the worlds in Singapore, and the first one came Sunday in the 400-meter freestyle on the first of eight days in ... Read More »

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Lando Norris seeks to keep his winning F1 run going at the Belgian Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — McLaren’s Lando Norris starts on pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix as he seeks to keep his winning run going and boost his Formula 1 title chances against teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris is aiming to win three Grand Prix races in a row for the first time in his F1 ... Read More »

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Harris leads Braves against the Rangers after 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Atlanta Braves (44-59, fourth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (55-50, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Sunday, 2:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (4-6, 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Rangers: Jack Leiter (6-6, 4.27 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -118, Braves -102; over/under is 9 ... Read More »

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Yankees take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Phillies

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (60-44, second in the NL East) vs. New York Yankees (56-48, second in the AL East) New York; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (9-3, 2.39 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 164 strikeouts); Yankees: Carlos Rodon (10-7, 3.10 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 139 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -129, Yankees +108; over/under is ... Read More »

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Twins and Nationals meet to decide series winner

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Washington Nationals (42-62, fifth in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (50-54, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (0-0); Twins: TBD BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -172, Nationals +146; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals play on Sunday with the ... Read More »

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Orioles and Rockies meet with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025

Colorado Rockies (27-77, fifth in the NL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (46-58, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-4, 6.03 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (7-5, 4.54 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -209, Rockies +172; over/under is 10 runs ... Read More »

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