July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeral

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »

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Man United signs ’emerging talent’ Diego Leon from Paraguay

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United signed 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon on Saturday, describing him as “an emerging talent.” Leon joined from Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, where he played 33 senior games. The full back “will be supported by our first team and the academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester,” United said. ... Read More »

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Germany awaits news about captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at Euro 2025

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — Germany was awaiting news Saturday on the severity of captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at the Women’s European Championship. The 26-year-old Gwinn injured her knee while a making a likely goal-saving tacking on Poland captain Ewa Pajor during Germany’s 2-0 win on Friday. She had to be supported off ... Read More »

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Kyle Walker ends 8-year spell with Man City by moving to Burnley

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

BURNLEY, England (AP) — England right back Kyle Walker ended his eight-year stint at Manchester City by moving to Burnley on Saturday in a deal reportedly worth 5 million pounds ($6.8 million). The 35-year-old Walker joins an American-owned team that has just been promoted to the Premier League and is coached by Scott Parker, his ... Read More »

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Liverpool and Portugal players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »

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Hong Kong China qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong China qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong China is only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. It booked a spot in the 2027 ... Read More »

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Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Cries of “It is warm!” rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river — legally — for the first time in more than 100 years. Public swimming was allowed in designated areas of the Seine, including two newly built wooden decks near the Eiffel Tower and ... Read More »

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Liverpool players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral held in Portugal

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Liverpool players joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. The service will be held at Igreja Matriz church in the Portuguese town of Gondomar, where Jota had a home. ... Read More »

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How to score $20 Centre Court seats at Wimbledon

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — It might just be the best deal in all of major professional sports: Tennis fans can get a chance to watch stars such as Carlos Alcaraz compete on Centre Court at Wimbledon by forking over just 15 pounds — about $20 at the current exchange rate. That’s instead of Friday’s price of ... Read More »

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Twins look to keep home win streak going, host the Rays

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays (48-40, third in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (42-46, second in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Taj Bradley (0-0); Twins: TBD BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rays -127, Twins +106; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays looking to ... Read More »

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Story leads Red Sox against the Nationals after 4-hit performance

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

Boston Red Sox (44-45, fourth in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (37-51, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Walker Buehler (5-6, 6.45 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (5-8, 4.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 62 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -110, Nationals -109; over/under ... Read More »

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