July 27th, 2025

National Sports

Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview. “I had to come back for the insurance,” the five-time Wimbledon champion said after Tuesday’s match, her first in 16 months. “They informed me ... Read More »

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Vikings sideline Justin Jefferson with ‘very mild’ hamstring strain

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field for awhile because of a mild strain of his left hamstring. Coach Kevin O’Connell said before practice on Friday that Jefferson would be re-evaluated next week. The two-time All-Pro, who has the most receiving yards in NFL history through ... Read More »

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Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and end-all like it used to be. Ever since her battle with cancer last year, swinging a tennis racket has taken on a new meaning. “Tennis really feels like it’s not the No. 1 thing in life anymore,” Dabrowski said. “If ... Read More »

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Beer and food workers on strike at Fenway for homestand between Dodgers and Red Sox

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night. Concession workers had set a deadline of noon Friday for Aramark and Fenway Park to reach an agreement with ... Read More »

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MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo among prized players who could move

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks got the trade deadline party started on Thursday night when they dealt 2024 All-Star Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for two pitching prospects. That probably won’t be the last time the D-backs make news before the July 31 deadline. Arizona has had a disappointing season with a 50-53 ... Read More »

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MLS suspension of Messi and Alba is ‘draconian,’ Inter Miami owner says

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer’s suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game a “draconian” punishment. “They don’t understand the decision,” owner Jorge Mas said Friday of the one-game suspensions. “They don’t understand why not attending an exhibition match leads directly to ... Read More »

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Purdue calls leaked playbook allegation against ex-Memphis player ‘mischaracterized’

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers believe the alleged leaking of a playbook from defensive back Tahj Ra-El, a former Memphis player, to UTSA quarterback Owen McCown has been “mischaracterized.” Ra-El left Memphis in the middle of last season and has since transferred to Purdue where coach Barry Odom is in his first ... Read More »

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CFL issues Amos a maximum fine for hit on Ottawa quarterback Dru Brown

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

TORONTO — The CFL issued a maximum fine against DaShaun Amos of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday for his hit last week on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown. The exact amount of the fine wasn’t disclosed. But according to the CFL’s collective bargaining agreement, the most a player can be fined is half of his ... Read More »

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Pete Carroll says Raiders didn’t rush into decision to release Christian Wilkins

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Friday the club didn’t rush into its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins the day before over a dispute regarding his recovery from a broken foot. “We took a long time to make our decision,” Carroll said. “We watched our way through the whole thing. ... Read More »

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Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen announced Friday that his 7-year-old son, Wesley, is recovering from cancer. Hines-Allen and his wife, Kaitlyn, provided the news in a three-minute video released on social media. They said the diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia came after Wesley spiked a fever and started bleeding from ... Read More »

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Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for prospects, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday for prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is pending physicals. MLB.com was first to report the agreement. McMahon leaves the last-place Rockies ... Read More »

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