July 26th, 2025

National Sports

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery makes spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in MLB debut

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in the second inning of his major league debut Friday night against Colorado, sprinting back and diving to grab Ryan Ritter’s broken-bat looper. In the top of the second, Montgomery reached base on a catcher’s interference call. He became the first ... Read More »

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Guardians’ outfielder Lane Thomas leaves game with flare up of foot pain

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas left during the sixth inning of Friday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers due to mild plantar fascia symptoms with his right foot. Thomas missed 11 games in late May and early June because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He is batting .160 this season and ... Read More »

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Jays beat Angels 4-3 in 10 innings as Clement bunt causes chaos for visitors

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

TORONTO — A throwing error that travelled down the first-base line from Los Angeles Angels reliever Sam Bachman on an Ernie Clement bunt gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-3 walk-off win on Friday. With runners on first and second and none out, Clement bunted to the third-base side of the mound in the 10th ... Read More »

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James out of Chelsea’s starting lineup for Club World Cup quarterfinal vs Palmeiras due to injury

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chelsea captain Reece James was removed from the starting lineup for Friday night’s Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Palmeiras due to injury. James was listed on FIFA’s squad list as injured on the bench. There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury. Midfielder Andrey Santos took James’ place ... Read More »

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Yelich scores from first on Chourio’s double and Brewers beat Marlins 6-5

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Christian Yelich scored the go-ahead run all the way from first on a double by Jackson Chourio in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Friday night. Yelich singled leading off the eighth against Cade Gibson (2-4) and Chourio followed with his hit to help the ... Read More »

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Cronenworth’s walk-off single in the 10th lifts the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Rangers

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Cronenworth singled to right field with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Cronenworth’s single off Robert Garcia (1-4) brought in automatic runner Jackson Merrill. Cronenworth raised his right index finger as ... Read More »

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Tigers extend Guardians’ losing streak to 8 games with homers from PĂ©rez and McKinstry

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Wenceel PĂ©rez and Zach McKinstry homered as the Detroit Tigers extended the Cleveland Guardians’ losing streak to eight games, 2-1 on Friday night. JosĂ© RamĂ­rez went deep for the Guardians, who are on their longest skid since dropping nine straight in 2021. Tyler Holton (4-3) pitched 2 2/3 innings of one-hit ball ... Read More »

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Westburg and Mullins hit homers to support Morton’s winning return to Atlanta in Orioles’ 3-2 win

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Westburg had three hits, including a homer, Cedric Mullins added a two-run shot and Charlie Morton allowed two runs in his return to Atlanta to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Braves on Friday night. Morton (5-7) improved to 5-0 in 10 appearances, including seven starts, since ... Read More »

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FIFA honors Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal games

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

FIFA paid tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, AndrĂ© Silva, before kickoff at the Club World Cup quarterfinal games in Orlando, Florida, and Philadelphia on Friday. The 28-year-old Jota and 25-year-old Silva were found dead near Zamora in northwestern Spain after the Lamborghini they were driving crashed and burst into flames on ... Read More »

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Jeff McNeil’s home run and sparkling defensive play carry Mets past Yankees in Subway Series

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil, arms clasped behind his back, tossed his bat and shouted toward the New York Mets dugout, starting up the first base line as his go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning off Luke Weaver sailed into the second deck at Citi Field. Twenty-five minutes later, the second baseman sprinted ... Read More »

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Ghim holes out from fairway at John Deere Classic for first 36-hole lead on PGA Tour

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for eagle for the second straight day, sending him to a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic, his first 36-hole lead in his six years on the PGA Tour. Defending champion Davis Thompson (63) and Max Homa (68) ... Read More »

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