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Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, assistant and executive dies at 77
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer. He was 77. A spokesperson for the San Jose Sharks confirmed the team learned of Thomas’ death Wednesday from his family. The spokesperson said Thomas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens sign local forward Joe Veleno to one-year contract
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Joe Veleno to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old from Montreal had eight goals and nine assists in 74 games last season with Detroit and Chicago. He had three goals and four assists in 18 games with the Blackhawks after being acquired at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals reacquire Adam Frazier in an All-Star break trade with the Pirates
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals reacquired veteran utility player Adam Frazier on Wednesday in an All-Star break trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kansas City sent minor league infielder Cam Devanney to Pittsburgh. Frazier, 33, has played in 78 games this season split between second base, left field and right field, hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syla Swords powers Canada past South Korea into U19 FIBA World Cup quarters
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
BRNO — Syla Swords scored 15 points to lead Canada past South Korea 70-58 Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the Under-19 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Canada, which went 3-0 in group play, used a 15-0 run in the first quarter to erase an early deficit and never looked back. The Canadians led 38-28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PogaÄŤar crashes and Abrahamsen wins stage in Tour de France
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Norwegian rider Jonas Abrahamsen attacked from the start and won 11th stage of the Tour de France while race favorite Tadej PogaÄŤar crashed near the finish on Wednesday. PogaÄŤar, the three-time champion, crashed with 6 kilometers remaining. His rivals for the general classification slowed down so he could get back on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson and fast bowlers earn New Zealand a 21-run victory over South Africa
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — An unbeaten century stand between Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs earned New Zealand a 21-run victory over South Africa in a T20 tri-series match Wednesday. Robinson smashed 75 not out off 57 balls and Jacobs smacked three sixes in his unbeaten 44 to propel New Zealand to 173-5 after it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Madrid signs American midfielder Johnny Cardoso to continue boosting its squad
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid continues to boost its squad for next season, signing young American midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis. The 23-year-old Cardoso arrived on a five-year contract, Atletico said Wednesday. Cardoso was born in the United States but is of Brazilian descent and has an Italian passport, meaning he doesn’t occupy a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women’s Open in 2026
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair Golf Club will host the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open. Golf Canada made the announcement on Wednesday morning, setting up next year’s national women’s championship. Royal Mayfair will hold the only LPGA Tour in Canada Aug. 17-23, 2026. Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., is hosting this year’s Women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark could be sidelined again with another injury heading into All-Star weekend
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun. It will be a busy week for the league’s young star if she can play. Clark and the Fever visit New York ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rose, nearly 45, not yet wilting in quest for dream win at British Open
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Justin Rose has been dreaming of winning the British Open since the age of 8. He’s approaching 45 now and has yet to lift the claret jug. He knows the clock is ticking. “Obviously later in your career you’re never quite sure how many chances are going to be left,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legacy Motor Club sues broker for alleged interference in NASCAR charter deal with Rick Ware Racing
By Canadian Press on July 16th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Legacy Motor Club on Wednesday sued the broker who helped negotiate its purchase of a charter from Rick Ware Racing, accusing him of tortious interference for now trying to buy Ware’s NASCAR team. Legacy alleged in its filing in North Carolina Superior Court that T.J. Puchyr, acting as a consultant for ... Read More »
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