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Disney’s 3Q profit climbs on strength of domestic parks, streaming; strikes deal with WWE
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Disney’s profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter as the entertainment company continued to add subscribers to its streaming service and see strength at its domestic theme parks. It also raised its full-year adjusted earnings forecast on Wednesday and announced a deal with WWE that will see the sports entertainment company’s premium live ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn hires former ski great Aksel Lund Svindal as coach ahead of Olympic season
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
KENNELBACH, Austria (AP) — Lindsey Vonn has added former ski great Aksel Lund Svindal to her coaching team as she prepares for next year’s Winter Olympics. The 40-year-old American skier, who won the gold medal in the downhill at the 2010 Games, returned to the sport last year with a new titanium knee and plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton signs Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton completed the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Premier League rival Chelsea on Wednesday. The 26-year-old midfield player joined for a reported fee of around 25 million pounds ($33 million) and has signed a five-year contract. “Everton’s one of the biggest clubs in the country, and I think that in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN is acquiring NFL Network, rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place. The NFL announced Tuesday night that it has entered into a nonbinding agreement with ESPN. Under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after Montreal loss, blames ‘shameful’ bettors
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge of hateful abuse she received online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match in Canada, including messages wishing her death and celebrating Russia killing her compatriots. Following her straight-sets loss to Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals of the National Bank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth-tier Spanish club defends kit manager after online messages poked fun at his looks
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Fifth-division Spanish club Molinense has defended its kit manager after the announcement of his contract renewal went viral on social media and ignited a series of derogatory messages toward him. The club on Monday posted online that Pedro GarcÃa was having his contract renewed for another season after “more than a decade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames ‘shameful’ bettors
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge of hateful abuse she received online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match in Canada, including messages wishing her death and celebrating Russia killing her compatriots. Following her straight-sets loss to Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals of the National Bank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN reaches multi-year extension to air NFL Draft as well as additional rights for DTC service
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ESPN will continue to broadcast the NFL Draft as well as obtaining new digital rights for its upcoming direct-to-consumer service. The two agreements were announced Wednesday morning, two hours before the Walt Disney Company announced its third-quarter earnings. It also came after the NFL and ESPN announced a nonbinding agreement Tuesday night in which ESPN ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From fashion fines to man in charge: Aaron Glenn’s former Jets teammates proud of his NFL journey
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn had an expensive sense of style when he played for the New York Jets. Mainly because of all the fines he had to pay. The current Jets head coach was a Pro Bowl cornerback with a flair for fashion. That included his game day socks, which didn’t always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour, Victoria Mboko’s captivating run from fearless wild-card entry to National Bank Open semifinalist continues tonight in Montreal. The 18-year-old Toronto tennis phenom, an NBO underdog who has captured the hearts and full attention of Canadians round by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles try to end road slide, play the Phillies
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Baltimore Orioles (51-63, fifth in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (65-48, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Trevor Rogers (4-2, 1.44 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 48 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (8-4, 2.68 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -154, Orioles +128; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
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