July 15th, 2025

National Sports

By the numbers: records fall and fans dance at Euro 2025 in Switzerland

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

ZURICH (AP) — Women’s soccer is continuing to grow and this time it is Switzerland which is highlighting that trend. The Women’s European Championship is being played in the picturesque, Alpine country and it has become a festival of color, with fans dancing in the streets as well as the stands. Records are tumbling on ... Read More »

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Estonia has 7 golf courses, a 5-month season and a 20-year-old amateur at the British Open

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — No one could call Estonia an ideal breeding ground for golfers. The Baltic nation of 1.3 million people has just seven courses and as few as 3,500 registered golfers. Because of its climate, the golf season can last barely five months. Rising above these obstacles is Richard Teder. That this ... Read More »

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Jessey Sneijder, son of Wesley Sneijder, signs first professional contract with FC Utrecht

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

UTRECHT, The Netherlands (AP) — Jessey Sneijder, the son of former Dutch soccer star Wesley Sneijder, has signed his first professional contract with FC Utrecht. The Dutch side said in a statement that the 18-year-old midfielder has been signed until June 2028, with an option to extend the deal for another year. Wesley Sneijder won ... Read More »

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Former Olympic champion Nina Derwael retires from gymnastics

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian gymnast Nina Derwael, a former Olympic champion on the uneven bars, is retiring from the sport, her national federation said on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Derwael won the gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and has decided to call it quits after capturing two more titles at the European Championships in ... Read More »

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Brentford signs England international Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Brentford signed England international Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal on Tuesday and described the midfielder as “one of the most influential leaders” in the Premier League. Former Liverpool captain Henderson was a free agent after having his contract terminated by Ajax last week. “When we became aware of Jordan’s availability, it ... Read More »

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Jays slugger to start at first base, bat fifth for American League at all-star game

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

ATLANTA — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight’s Major League Baseball all-star game. Guerrero will anchor a powerful heart of the American League batting order, hitting second behind Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and ahead of Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh — ... Read More »

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Dreyer leads San Diego FC against Toronto

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

Toronto FC (4-11-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Diego FC (13-6-3, first in the Western Conference) San Diego; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego -310, Toronto FC +710, Draw +430; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Anders Dreyer leads San Diego FC into a matchup with Toronto after scoring two ... Read More »

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Philadelphia Union face CF Montreal after shutout victory

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

CF Montreal (3-13-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (13-5-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Chester, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -223, Montreal +540, Draw +351; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, the Philadelphia Union face CF Montreal. ... Read More »

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Charlotte FC hosts D.C. United after shutout win

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

DC United (4-11-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (9-11-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC -156, DC United +371, Draw +306; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out New York City FC 2-0, Charlotte FC faces D.C. ... Read More »

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Nashville takes on the Columbus Crew in non-conference action

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

Columbus Crew (11-3-8, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Nashville SC (12-5-5, second in the Western Conference) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nashville SC +102, Columbus +238, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Nashville hosts the Columbus Crew in a non-conference matchup. Nashville is 7-1-3 at home. Nashville has ... Read More »

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Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup with Minnesota United

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

Los Angeles FC (9-5-5, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (11-4-7, third in the Western Conference) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC +150, Minnesota United FC +166, Draw +245; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles FC comes into a matchup with Minnesota United after notching ... Read More »

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