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England at 339-6 needs 35 more runs to beat India as 5th test thriller goes to the last day
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — It’s gonna be a Monday morning thriller to decide the cricket series between England and India after bad light and rain forced an early end to play in the fifth and final test on Sunday with England needing another 35 runs to win. England was 339-6 at stumps on day four, chasing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox place INF Miguel Vargas on IL with oblique strain
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed infielder Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a left oblique strain. Vargas, 25, was scratched from Saturday night’s 1-0 victory at the Angels. Vargas, who was acquired from the Dodgers as part of a three-team trade in July 2024, is batting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Play ball, take 2: The Braves take the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol after rain suspension
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — A record crowd of 91,032 for a regular-season Major League Baseball game got to see all the pomp and pageantry with the MLB Speedway Classic before the rain washed out the game itself in the bottom of the first inning. Fans returning Sunday only wanted to watch the Atlanta Braves and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sha’Carri Richardson narrowly misses qualifying for 200-meter final, ending her US championships
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson narrowly missed qualifying for the 200-meter final Sunday at the U.S. track and field championships, concluding what’s been a tumultuous week for the sprinter in the Pacific Northwest. Richardson wound up fourth in her heat in a time of 22.56 seconds. The top two finishers in each heat advance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surprise for Porto fans as unexpected signing Luuk de Jong presented at stadium before match
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese club Porto surprised its fans ahead of a preseason friendly match on Sunday by announcing the signing of striker Luuk de Jong. The club introduced its players and other signings for the new season, then brought out De Jong to be presented in front of the fans at the Estadio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White goes deep twice as the Braves beat the Reds in rain-delayed MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Eli White hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Sunday in the rain-delayed MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. White’s first homer of the afternoon gave Atlanta a 3-1 lead in the second inning at the historic racetrack. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diogo Jota honored ahead of Porto game a month after his death
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Diogo Jota and his brother were honored before a preseason friendly match between Porto and Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Jota and André Silva died in a car crash on July 3 in Spain. Liverpool star Jota’s previous clubs included Porto and Atletico. There was a moment of silence as players from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ionescu scores 36, Meesseman has 11 in debut as Liberty beat Sun 87-78 to snap 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 36 points, Emma Meesseman had 11 points in her return to the WNBA and the New York Liberty snapped a four-game losing streak with an 87-78 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Jonquel Jones added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Liberty (18-10), who were without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodman scores winning goal in return from injury in Spirit’s 2-1 win over the Thorns
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
Trinity Rodman scored in stoppage time of her first game since April to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday. Rodman was on the bench to begin the game before entering to the roar of the crowd at Audi Field in the 76th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers snap 18-inning scoreless drought to beat Rays 3-0 and win the series
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Freddie Freeman scored one run and drove in another to snap Los Angeles’ 18-inning scoreless drought and lead the Dodgers over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Sunday. Andy Pages singled off Mason Englert (0-1) in the sixth to drive in Freddie Freeman, who extended his on-base streak to 18 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sixth-seeded Madison Keys advances to National Bank Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
MONTREAL — Madison Keys has advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open. The sixth-seeded American rebounded from a one-set deficit to beat Czechia’s Karolina Muchova 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on a windy Sunday afternoon at IGA Stadium’s Centre Court. It marked the second straight come-from-behind win for Keys, who defeated American compatriot Caty McNally ... Read More »
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