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Canada to visit Germany to conclude Gridiron Nations Championship
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
The Canadian senior men’s football team will face Germany this fall to conclude the inaugural Gridiron Nations Championship. The contest will be played Nov. 16 in Bochum, Germany. Canada opened the GNC with a 56-0 win over Italy on April 19 in Cagliari, Sardinia. Max Nixon scored touchdowns on an interception return and blocked punt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reliever Santillan strikes out Bohm with bases loaded in the 8th, Reds beat Phillies 9-6
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a two-RBI double to spark a five-run third inning and Reds reliever Tony Santillan struck out Alec Bohm with the bases loaded to end the eighth and lead Cincinnati past the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 on Friday. Phillies starter JesĂşs Luzardo lasted only two-plus innings and Reds starter Andrew Abbott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Lit that fire again’: Toews grateful, excited to play after signing with Winnipeg
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews is officially back. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, who last played an NHL game more than two years ago, was introduced Friday as the newest member of his hometown Winnipeg Jets, donning a jersey with his signature No. 19 at a team press conference. The Jets announced their intention to acquire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays place outfielder Anthony Santander on 60-day injured list
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
TORONTO — Anthony Santander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday. The 30-year-old outfielder was placed on the 10-day IL on May 30. Santander, who signed a five-year, US$92.5-million deal with Toronto in the off-season, has struggled at the plate with the Blue Jays. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada striker Jonathan David signs 5-year deal with Juventus
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Canada forward Jonathan David signed a five-year contract with Juventus on Friday. After his five-year contract at Lille expired, David joined the record 36-time Italian champion on a free transfer. The deal is worth 6 million euros ($7 million) per season, with up to 2 million euros ($2.4 million) in bonuses, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA honors Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal in Orlando
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — FIFA paid tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, AndrĂ© Silva, before kickoff at the Club World Cup quarterfinal between Al Hilal and Fluminense at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Players formed a circle at midfield as the video board displayed a photo of the Portuguese soccer players. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany captain Giulia Gwinn injured in Euro 2025 opener against Poland
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — Germany captain Giulia Gwinn has been forced off injured in the first half of the eight-time winner’s Women’s European Championship opener against debutant Poland. The Bayern Munich winger needed treatment after a last-ditch tackle to stop Poland captain Ewa Pajor and indicated she was fit to continue, but she lay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A tip of the cap to the Wimbledon player who caught his hat when it fell off but still won a point
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Perhaps Jordan Thompson deserved a tip of the cap for winning a set-ending point at Wimbledon while clutching his hat after it fell off his head during a serve. His opponent Friday, Luciano Darderi, thought that point shouldn’t have been awarded to Thompson, but the chair umpire disagreed. “I mean, my hat’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Grand welcome’: Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
CALGARY — Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket, sat on top of a white horse that clip clopped to cheers through the downtown Friday as she kicked off the Calgary Stampede and its signature parade. “It’s exhilarating. I just have to stay calm for my horse. I don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston’s Lucas Giolito beats Nationals in his return to Washington
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito made a memorable return to Washington on Friday and continued a monthlong surge in the process. The right-hander threw 7 2/3 innings in his first career outing against the team that drafted him, allowing one run in Boston’s 11-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Giolito gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz extends winning streak to reach 4th round
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz kept his Wimbledon three-peat campaign chugging along by beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court on Friday to reach the fourth round. Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 21 matches overall and 17 consecutive victories at the All England Club, where he has won the past two ... Read More »
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