July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Canada striker Jonathan David arrives in Italy for expected transfer to Juventus

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — Canada forward Jonathan David arrived in Italy on Friday for medical tests ahead of an expected transfer to Juventus. With his five-year contract at Lille having expired, David can join the record 36-time Italian champion on a free transfer. He will sign a five-year deal worth 6 million euros ($7 million) per ... Read More »

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Want to see tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon’s Centre Court for $20? Here’s how

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 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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Spain winger Nico Williams agrees to stay at Athletic Bilbao for the coming decade

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain winger Nico Williams has agreed to long-term deal that will keep him at Athletic Bilbao through 2035, the Spanish club said Friday. The 22-year-old Williams has been one of the top rising talents since he excelled in helping Spain win the 2024 European Championship last summer. Barcelona was reportedly keen ... Read More »

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Family of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother gather at chapel ahead of wake and funeral

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Family and friends of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother are gathering Friday at a church where their bodies have been brought for a wake and funeral, after the Portuguese soccer players were killed in a car crash in Spain. Some hugged and wept before entering the Capela da Ressurreição ... Read More »

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American candidate Tim Mayer confirms he’s running against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

WHITTLEBURY, England (AP) — American ex-Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer confirmed his candidacy for the presidency of the sport’s governing body on Friday, claiming that incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem has failed to deliver on promises of reform. Mayer said his bid was about “restoring genuine democracy” inside the FIA after a centralization of power ... Read More »

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F1 team Alpine appoints Steve Nielsen as managing director

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

ENSTONE, England (AP) — Formula 1 team Alpine has appointed Steve Nielsen as managing director to oversee its daily operations. The team said in a statement Friday that Nielsen will start in his role in September ahead of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. He will be reporting to the team’s executive advisor Flavio Briatore. ... Read More »

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Giants visit the Athletics to open 3-game series

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

San Francisco Giants (47-41, third in the NL West) vs. Athletics (36-53, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Justin Verlander (0-5, 4.39 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (6-7, 5.09 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 67 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Athletics -110, Giants -110; over/under is ... Read More »

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Guardians enter matchup against the Tigers on losing streak

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (54-34, first in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (40-45, third in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Reese Olson (0-0); Guardians: Slade Cecconi (3-3, 3.64 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -114, Guardians -105; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians aim ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks play the Royals in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Kansas City Royals (41-47, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (43-44, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (6-6, 2.25 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4, 5.12 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -114, Royals -105; over/under is 8 ... Read More »

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Twins host the Rays to begin 3-game series

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays (48-39, third in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (41-46, second in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (7-7, 3.61 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 71 strikeouts); Twins: Chris Paddack (3-7, 4.70 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -116, Rays -103; over/under is 9 ... Read More »

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Yankees take on the Mets after Dominguez’s 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

New York Yankees (48-39, second in the AL East) vs. New York Mets (50-38, second in the NL East) New York; Friday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Marcus Stroman (1-1, 8.16 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Mets: Justin Hagenman (0-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, five strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -114, Yankees -105; over/under ... Read More »

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