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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!British tennis player Tara Moore is banned for 4 years after her doping appeal 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 »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
TORONTO — Chad Kelly’s season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another week. Toronto (1-4) listed the veteran quarterback as out for its game Thursday night in Montreal versus the Alouettes (3-2). That means Nick Arbuckle will make a sixth straight start for the Argos. Kelly, the CFL’s 2023 outstanding player, hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte to host MLS All-Star game in 2026 for first time, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte will host the Major League Soccer All-Star game for the first time in 2026, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made official. MLS commissioner Don Garber is expected to confirm the venue on Wednesday at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Club World Cup final averaged 1.3 million viewers on TBS
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain averaged 1.3 million viewers on TBS and the 24 matches televised in the U.S. with English commentary averaged 458,000, TNT Sports said Tuesday. The streaming service DAZN bought world rights from FIFA and sublicensed 24 of the 63 matches to TNT, which televised the games on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs beat franchise tag deadline, sign guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The four-year contract includes $70 million guaranteed, said the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections
By Canadian Press on July 15th, 2025
TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Jamal Peters, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and the B.C. Lions offensive line earned top honours Tuesday in the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Peters was the top defensive player, earning a grade of 90.9 both overall and in coverage snaps in Hamilton’s 23-20 win over Ottawa. Peters had two tackles ... Read More »
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