July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Whitmore getting traded from Rockets to Wizards, Huff going from Grizzlies to Pacers, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

Cam Whitmore is going back to his home area after being traded by the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards for a pair of second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the deal said Saturday. The trade will likely be folded into a larger multiteam series of moves and cannot be finalized until Sunday at ... Read More »

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Guardians activate Paul Sewald from injured list, Shane Bieber faces hitters

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians pitcher Paul Sewald was activated off the injured list before Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander had been sidelined since April 29 with a right shoulder stain. Sewald is 1-1 with a 6.17 ERA in 14 appearances this season. The 34-year-old also struggled with injuries last season with Arizona. ... Read More »

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Barger’s walk-off single in 11th lifts Blue Jays over Angels for 7th straight win

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their season-best winning streak to seven by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Saturday. George Springer added a two-run home run, his fifth in five games, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits for the ... Read More »

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Soccer legend Lionel Messi to start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

MONTREAL — Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal. The Argentine superstar was named to Miami’s starting 11 alongside fellow former FC Barcelona stars Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba for Saturday night’s Major League Soccer match. Widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Messi is ... Read More »

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Barger drives in winning run in 11th, Jays top Angels 4-3 for seventh straight win

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

TORONTO — Addison Barger’s hard-hit single into right field gave the Toronto Blue Jays a walk-off 4-3 win in 11 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Barger’s two-out smash off reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (5-3) with the bases loaded extended the American League East-leading Blue Jays’ season-high win streak to seven games before 37,269 ... Read More »

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Rafaela homers as Red Sox rout Nationals 10-3 for 10,000th win in franchise history

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered, Walker Buehler earned his first road victory since April 26, and the Boston Red Sox routed the Washington Nationals 10-3 to earn the 10,000th victory in franchise history Saturday. Romy Gonzalez had three hits for Boston (45-45), which has won five of seven. The Red Sox are the second ... Read More »

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Bohm, Schwarber each hit 2-run homers to power Phillies past Reds, 5-1

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber each hit two-run homers and Edmundo Sosa added a solo shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Phillies starter Ranger Suárez was pulled by manager Rob Thomson after throwing just 80 pitches in five innings. He struck out ... Read More »

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Whitmore getting traded from Rockets to Wizards, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

Cam Whitmore is going back to his home area after being traded by the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards for a pair of second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the deal said Saturday. The trade will likely be folded into a larger multiteam series of moves and cannot be finalized until Sunday at ... Read More »

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Real Madrid beats Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, plays PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian MbappĂ©’s spectacular bicycle kick was among three goals in second-half stoppage time, and Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois used his fingertips to palm away the potential tying goal on the game’s final play. Gonzalo GarcĂ­a ... Read More »

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Faith Kipyegon sets 1,500 world record at the Prefontaine Classic

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Kenyan Faith Kipyegon set a world record in the 1,500 meters on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, finishing in 3 minutes, 48.68 seconds. Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion in the event, bested her own record of 3:49.04 in the event, set last July before the Paris Games. Kipyegon, 31, sprinted alone ... Read More »

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MLS game between LAFC and Austin FC in Texas postposed by inclement weather

By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Major League Soccer game between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC was postponed Saturday because of inclement weather. “The decision was made due to severe weather impacting the safety of travel in Central Texas and with guidance from relevant local authorities,” Austin FC said in a statement. A new date ... Read More »

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