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Sportsnet falls short in communication with fans over streaming price hike, prof says
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
Sportsnet fell short in its communication with fans over its significant price hike of its premium service, a sports management professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept. 9, with the annual plan jumping from $249.99 to $324.99 and the monthly price rising from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that despite frequent conversations with Big Ten counterpart Tony Petitti, the two leagues have yet to agree on the College Football Playoff format after this upcoming season and could leave it at 12 teams. The disagreement doesn’t stem from a lack of communication. Sankey said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lowry back in his happy place at Royal Portrush where mural depicts ‘special’ 2019 win
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A mural of Shane Lowry holding aloft the claret jug adorns the side wall of a house just across the road from Royal Portrush. For the people in this part of Northern Ireland, it is a piece of art that serves as a constant reminder of not just one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Modric signs with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner signed a one-year contract with Milan on Monday after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the love
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long. By the time he finished his first practice round for the British Open — his first time back on these links in 2,187 days — there was a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL legend John Elway won’t be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his business partner Jeffrey Sperbeck was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart at a Southern California golf resort community last April, authorities said. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told KUSA-TV in Denver on Friday that investigators found nothing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BRITISH OPEN ’25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: 1. What was the first trophy given to the British Open champion? a.) A championship belt b.) A claret jug c.) A silver sword 2. Who holds the British Open record for largest margin of victory? a.) Old Tom ... Read More »
1 responseYates wins Tour de France’s first mountainous stage and Healy takes yellow jersey
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LE MONT-DORE, France (AP) — British rider Simon Yates won the first mountainous stage of the Tour de France on Monday and Irish rider Ben Healy was consoled by taking the yellow jersey. Healy was nominated the most combative rider of the day after forcing the initiative on the 10th stage, but Yates – who ... Read More »
1 responseRogers falls short in communication with fans over Sportsnet price hike, prof says
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
Rogers fell short in its communication with fans over its significant price hike of Sportsnet+ Premium, a sport management professor says. Rogers is raising the price of the streaming service starting Sept. 9, with the annual plan jumping from $249.99 to $324.99 and the monthly price rising from $34.99 to $42.99. That means hockey fans ... Read More »
1 responseEngland’s thrilling 22-run victory over India at Lord’s seals 2-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England beat India by 22 runs in the Lord’s test on the fifth and final day and took a 2-1 lead in their five-test series on Monday. Spinner Shoaib Bashir got the final wicket in agonizing fashion for India, when Mohammed Siraj played on. He defended the ball but it spun back ... Read More »
1 responseYates wins Tour de France’s 1st mountainous stage and Healy takes yellow jersey from Pogačar
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LE MONT-DORE, France (AP) — British rider Simon Yates won the first mountainous stage of the Tour de France on Monday while Irish rider Ben Healy consoled himself by taking the yellow jersey for the overall leader on Monday. Healy was nominated the most combative rider of the day after forcing the initiative on the ... Read More »
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