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Crow-Armstrong homers twice as Cubs top Twins 8-1 to deny series sweep
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday. Crow-Armstrong, whose first-half breakout earned him a starting spot for the National League All-Star team, went 3 for 4 with three runs and three RBIs to help the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why the Caster Semenya sex eligibility battle confounded sports for 16 years and still isn’t over
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — One of the most complex current issues in sports can be traced back to a track meet in Germany in 2009, when an unknown 18-year-old from South Africa blew away a field of the best female runners on the planet to win the world title. The teenager was hardly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top two teams in CFL West look to continue hot stars when Riders host Stampeders
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders are off to great starts, but it’s too early in the season to frame Friday’s game as an epic first-place battle. Still, both teams are focused on continuing their strong runs when they meet in Regina. The 4-0 Riders, who are coming off a bye week, have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Knapp shares Scottish Open lead with 64 as McIlroy shakes off rust and salvages 68
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Jake Knapp is loving links golf so much he’d like to extend his stay another week, and he took a step toward that Thursday with a 6-under 64 that put him in a four-way share of the lead after the opening round of the Scottish Open. The blustery conditions at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka jokes about avoiding a post-loss news conference at Wimbledon like the one in Paris
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — As if there were any doubt whether Aryna Sabalenka’s loss in the Wimbledon semifinals on Thursday brought to mind her loss in the French Open final — and its aftermath — a month ago, she made it quite clear right away. “Are you guys waiting for something? You’re not going to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta United president/CEO Garth Lagerwey undergoing cancer treatment and taking leave of absence
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is undergoing cancer treatment and taking an indefinite leave of absence. United officials announced the news Thursday and noted that “the prognosis of a complete recovery is encouraging.” There is no timetable for Lagerwey’s return. “Garth’s resilience and optimism are part of what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Meehan names first roster as Canada coach for Belgian test in Edmonton
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
Cooper Coats will make his first start at fly half while fullback Brenden Black earns his first 15s cap when Canada hosts Belgium on Saturday in Stephen Meehan’s first game as Canadian rugby coach. Appointed in December, Meehan officially started in April. The 59-year-old Australian succeeds Kingsley Jones, who stepped down in December after seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aces’ A’ja Wilson to miss game against Mystics with wrist injury
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson will not play Thursday night when Las Vegas visits the Washington Mystics because of an injured right wrist, the Aces announced. The Aces have not put an official designation on Wilson’s injury status, but she is considered day to day. Wilson, a three-time MVP, was injured in the Aces’ 87-78 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian soccer league hopes to stage Serie A match in Australia
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
ROME (AP) — An Italian league match between two teams located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) apart could be held in Australia next year. The Italian soccer federation announced on Thursday that a plan is in motion to play the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth in February. “The board has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek owns 5 Grand Slam titles and finally can try to add to that at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — More comfortable on grass courts than ever, Iga Swiatek played as well as she ever has on the slick surface — well, better than ever, actually — to reach her first Wimbledon final by defeating Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 at Centre Court on Thursday. Swiatek will face Amanda Anisimova for the trophy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee State pushes back inaugural season of its men’s hockey program to 2026-27
By Canadian Press on July 10th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State is delaying the inaugural season of its men’s hockey program by a year as the school addresses financial issues associated with launching the program. The Tigers will now start playing in the 2026-27 season rather than in 2025-26. Tennessee State announced in June 2023 that it was planning to ... Read More »
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