August 20th, 2025

National Sports

Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, committing to his new team

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Doncic with Los Angeles through 2028. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for ... Read More »

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Dan Quinn says he’s glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season. “The players today, they’re more aware ... Read More »

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Ferrand-PrĂ©vĂ´t takes the lead at women’s Tour de France after commanding stage win

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

SAINT-FRANCOIS-LONGCHAMP, France (AP) — French rider Pauline Ferrand-PrĂ©vĂ´t took a commanding lead at the women’s Tour de France after launching a solo attack on the final climb of Saturday’s penultimate stage. She is making her Tour debut at 33 years old and leads Australian rider Sarah Gigante by 2 minutes, 37 seconds and 2023 champion ... Read More »

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Lewis Hamilton says he’s ‘useless’ and suggests a driver change at Ferrari after teammate takes pole

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lewis Hamilton called himself “absolutely useless” and suggested Ferrari should change drivers after he qualified 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix and teammate Charles Leclerc took pole position. It was a new low in a difficult first season with Ferrari for seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton, who qualified outside the top ... Read More »

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Maple Leafs sign forward Nicholas Robertson to one-year contract extension

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a one-year contract extension for US$1.825 million. The 23-year-old from Pasedena, Calif., scored 15 goals and had seven assists in 69 games for Toronto this past season. Robertson also had a goal and an assist in three playoff games for the Maple Leafs. ... Read More »

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Ferrari’s Leclerc stuns the McLarens to take pole for F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc punched the air in delight as he climbed out of the car after beating Oscar Piastri by 0.026 of a second and the other McLaren of Lando ... Read More »

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India lead up to 281 after Jaiswal hundred at the Oval

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reached another century and was dropped again as India’s lead over England reached 281 runs by tea on day three Saturday of the fifth test at the Oval. Jaiswal made 118 after he was dropped three times. Ravindra Jadeja was on 26 with Dhruv Jurel on 25 and India ... Read More »

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Ferrari’s Leclerc beats the McLarens to take pole for F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc punched the air in delight as he climbed out of the car after beating Oscar Piastri by 0.026 of a second and the other McLaren of Lando ... Read More »

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Cameron Young extends lead to 3 shots at Wyndham Championship

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Young capped off a bogey-free second round on Saturday morning for an 8-under 62, giving him a three-shot lead in the Wyndham Championship as the New York native goes for his first PGA Tour win and tries to get in the Ryder Cup conversation. Young knocked in a 6-foot birdie ... Read More »

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All-Pro Zach Allen agrees to 4-year, $102M extension with Broncos, AP source says

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are signing All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen to a four-year deal worth $102 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk publicly, the person said the deal ... Read More »

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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested at Washington airport on a domestic violence offense

By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025

Reigning 100-meter world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Richardson was arrested Sunday on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense, according to a police report obtained by The Associated Press. On Thursday, she ran in the opening round of the women’s 100 meters at U.S. ... Read More »

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