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England beats Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals after dramatic comeback
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — Defending champion England beat Sweden on penalties Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Women’s European Championship after staging a remarkable late recovery from two goals down to draw 2-2. The shootout featured some terrible penalties before England triumphed 3-2 with 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg missing the last one after Lucy Bronze had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings’ Jordan Addison resolves DUI case by pleading no contest to a lesser charge
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison resolved a 2024 DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge, his attorney said Thursday. Last July, the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane, and Addison was found asleep in the driver’s seat of his white Rolls-Royce and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC coaches and players defend their dominance amid Big Ten’s recent success
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — There was not a Big Ten player, coach or fan was in sight this week as the College Football Hall of Fame hosted SEC Media Days. Still, the SEC’s No. 1 rival found its way into conversations all week long. It’s no secret the rivalry has intensified in recent years. Over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal’s gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women’s soccer transfer market floats a lot of boats, says Northern Super League co-founder and former Canadian international Diana Matheson. The one million pounds (C$1.85 million) Arsenal paid Liverpool for 20-year-old forward Olivia Smith of Whitby, Ont., in the Women’s Super League is the biggest price ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defender
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player on Thursday, signing him to a pact that will keep the perennial All-Pro in black-and-gold well into his 30s. Watt, who was entering the final season of the four-year extension he signed in 2021, is scheduled to make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks’ linebacker Adarius Pickett back to being his disruptive self
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
Adarius Pickett is back to being his disruptive self. The veteran linebacker was enjoying a solid first campaign with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2024 before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. But the 28-year-old has returned with a vengeance, currently standing second in the CFL in defensive plays and tied for fourth in tackles. “That was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British Open has 5-way tie for the lead in fickle weather with Scottie Scheffler in the mix
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler right in the mix. Former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick handled the notorious “Calamity Corner” par-3 16th by chipping in for birdie. Harris English, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signs five-year contract, avoids arbitration
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signed a five-year contract on Thursday to remain with the team. Dostal made the announcement on a social media post by the team. The agreement means the 25-year-old avoided an arbitration hearing. Dostal had a 23-23-7 record with a 3.10 goals-against average and .903 save percentage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England stages dramatic comeback to force extra time against Sweden in Euro 2025 quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — Defending champion England staged a remarkable late recovery from two goals down to take its quarterfinal against Sweden to extra time on Thursday at the Women’s European Championship. England had been trailing almost from the start after Kosovare Asllani fired Sweden in front with less than two minutes on the clock and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs acquire forward Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, the Canucks receive a 2028 fourth-round draft pick. Joshua had 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 57 games with Vancouver in 2024-25. The Dearborn, Mich., native has 78 points (40 goals, 38 assists) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy was experiencing that sinking feeling again on the first hole at Royal Portrush. OK, the returning hometown hero hadn’t hit his drive out-of-bounds this time. No spectator’s phone had been smashed. He hadn’t made a quadruple bogey, either. So, for sure, this wasn’t as bad as 2019. But ... Read More »
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