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Steven Kwan out of Guardians’ lineup against the Athletics with right wrist soreness
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan was out of the lineup for Friday’s game against the Athletics due to nagging right wrist soreness. Manager Stephen Vogt said Kwan’s status is day-to-day and that he has been dealing with wrist issues for over a month. Kwan left a May 28 game against the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season. NASCAR raced on a street course in downtown Chicago on the first weekend in July each of the last three years. But it had a three-year contract with the city, leaving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Rangers add veteran 1B Rowdy Tellez to their roster after All-Star break
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez was added to the Texas Rangers roster and was in the lineup Friday night for their first game after the All-Star break. There was no corresponding move necessary before their game against Detroit because the Rangers had an open spot on their 26-man active roster, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers sign three-time All-Star Bradley Beal after Suns buyout
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Bradley Beal after the final two years of his contract were bought out by the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. The team announced his signing on Friday. He averaged 17 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 32.1 minutes while starting 38 of 53 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be backup center amid speculation over NBA future
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — A backup plan to bring in a backup center to spell Nikola Jokic no longer appears necessary. The Denver Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be with the team when the season starts amid speculation over his NBA future. Denver’s trade with Sacramento to acquire the 6-foot-11 Valanciunas for Dario Saric became official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ichiro Suzuki reflects on early days in Seattle, quickly being comfortable so career could take off
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
When Ichiro Suzuki landed in Seattle and became an instant star in 2001, captivating a city and helping his new team win an AL-record 116 games, he acclimated to his new life in practically no time largely because he had already been around the club during spring training a couple of years before. As Suzuki ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer says lawsuit is over between ex-NFL star Shannon Sharpe and woman who accused him of rape
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman during their relationship, her attorney said Friday. “All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice,” Tony Buzbee said on X, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies remain committed to keeping Schwarber and his homers with the team beyond 2025
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber’s deep shots — from Philadelphia to the All-Star Game – often end up going, going, gone. The Phillies aren’t ready to say goodbye to their star slugger quite yet as Schwarber’s four-year, $79-million contract expires at the end of the season. Fresh off winning All-Star Game MVP honors after he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Track conditions at Exhibition Place presents tire challenge for IndyCar Series race
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Even IndyCar Series drivers are annoyed with the road conditions in Toronto. Kyle Kirkwood of the United States had the fastest lap in the first practice round of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on Friday, completing the course around Exhibition Place in one minute 1.205 seconds. Kirkwood and Australia’s Will Power, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction halted at new Tennessee Titans Stadium after noose found at site
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Construction on a new enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee, has been halted after a noose was found at the construction site. Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Kristin Mumford said in an email on Friday that they are aware and investigating. The Tennessee Builders Alliance, a joint venture partnership ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps sell dynamic midfielder Pedro Vite to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without one of their top scorers this weekend as they seek to retake the No. 1 spot in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference. The club announced Friday that 23-year-old midfielder Pedro Vite has been transferred to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM. Terms of the deal were not released, but Whitecaps ... Read More »
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