July 16th, 2025

National Sports

McLaurin casts doubt on attending Commanders training camp given lack of progress on a new contract

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

LAUREL, Md. (AP) — A week before veterans arrive for Washington Commanders training camp, top wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not commit to practicing with the rest of the team, expressing frustration over a lack of progress toward a new contract. McLaurin said Tuesday after taping a local television commercial he wants “things to work ... Read More »

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The wait is over for Texas and Arch Manning, though quarterback admits it wasn’t easy being backup

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Arch Manning admits now that going from highly sought-after high school recruit to the Texas backup quarterback wasn’t an easy transition. “This is not really a big deal, but I played every year in high school,” Manning said on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. “It was a 2-A high school. That doesn’t ... Read More »

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Atletico Madrid reaches deal to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo. Atletico said Tuesday the 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who was playing on loan with French club Lyon, will sign his contract with the Spanish club after passing a medical. Atletico did not disclose the transfer fee or ... Read More »

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Cal Raleigh’s Home Run Derby win boosts ESPN ratings by 5%

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Big Dumper helped drive a big boost to ratings for Monday night’s Home Run Derby. ESPN said Tuesday that viewership for Cal Raleigh’s Home Run Derby victory was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings. Raleigh’s win over fellow finalist Junior Caminero of Tampa Bay drew an average audience of 5,729,000 ... Read More »

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Xander Schauffele has eight big wins and no trophies or medals to show for it

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Don’t feel bad for Xander Schauffele having to return the claret jug when he arrived at Royal Portrush to defend his title in the British Open. It’s not like he had anywhere to keep it. Schauffele has won eight times in his PGA Tour career. That includes two majors, the ... Read More »

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LAFC defender Aaron Long out for the season, has surgery on ruptured left Achilles

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles. The team — which said the surgery was successful — made the announcement on Tuesday, three days after Long was injured in the 76th minute of a 2-0 win ... Read More »

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British tennis player Tara Moore is banned for 4 years after doping ruling is upheld

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Tara Moore was banned for four years Tuesday after a court agreed with the International Tennis Integrity Agency that she should be suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs. Moore tested positive for anabolic steroids boldenone and nandrolone in April 2022, but she was cleared in December 2023 after an independent ... Read More »

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Rookie Devin Veresuk quickly showing why Ticats drafted him second overall this year

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

HAMILTON — It didn’t take Devin Veresuk long to force the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ hand. When Hamilton selected the Windsor Lancers linebacker with the second pick of the 2025 CFL draft, it was clearly with the intent that Veresuk would develop into a starter down the line. But the future became a reality just two games ... Read More »

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Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA’s plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup. A day after Toronto’s air quality was among the worst in the world, the organizing committee for the World Cup in Canada declined to reveal guidelines ... Read More »

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Blackhawks agree to 3-year, entry-level deal with No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month’s draft. The 18-year-old Swedish forward’s deal has a $975,000 salary cap hit. Frondell scored 11 goals and had 14 assists last season over 29 regular-season games for Djurgarden, ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract

By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the deal were not announced. Holinka had 45 points (19 goals, 26 assists) in 47 regular-season games with the Western Hockey League’s Edmonton Oil Kings last season. The 19-year-old spent the two ... Read More »

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