July 3rd, 2025

National Sports

Natasha Cloud and Sabrina Ionescu lift the Liberty to an 89-79 win over the Sparks

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Cloud scored 11 of her 23 points in the third quarter and sparked a huge run to lead the New York Liberty to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Breanna Stewart added 17 points and 14 rebounds and Sabrina Ionescu had 20 points for New ... Read More »

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Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt exits start at Toronto after 3 innings with forearm tightness

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm. Schmidt allowed three runs and four hits, including a home run, before exiting. He walked two and struck out one. Schmidt threw 55 pitches, 31 strikes. Schmidt is 4-4 ... Read More »

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Canadian men’s soccer team to host Australia in Montreal for October friendly

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

MONTREAL — The Canadian men’s national soccer team will host Australia in its first match in Montreal since 2017 on Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo. Canada Soccer announced the opponent Thursday for the international friendly in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. No. 30 Canada finished fourth at last summer’s Copa America but dropped ... Read More »

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Spain’s new star, Vicky López, announces her presence at Euro 2025

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — From the country that claimed the last four Ballon d’Or awards, Spain has a new star. The 18-year-old Vicky López announced her arrival on the big stage Thursday by helping Spain to an opening 5-0 rout of Portugal at the Women’s European Championship. It was Spain’s biggest ever win at the ... Read More »

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New Pumas star Aaron Ramsey faces an invisible enemy in Mexico City — the altitude

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

MEXICO CITY (AP) — An invisible enemy awaits former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City — the altitude. Ramsey was introduced on Thursday as a new player for the UNAM Pumas, who play their home matches at estadio Olimpico, which sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. ... Read More »

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Mets add pitchers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Núñez to long injured list

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Already running low on pitching, the New York Mets added starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Dedniel Núñez to a crowded injured list Thursday in their latest flurry of roster moves. Núñez has a right elbow sprain and could require Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. Blackburn was ... Read More »

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Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and a 1-shot lead

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Doug Ghim holed out for eagle on the par-4 sixth hole and kept bogeys off his card on a day of low scoring Thursday. He opened with a 9-under 62 in a bid to become the latest first-time PGA Tour winner at the John Deere Classic. Ghim had a one-shot lead ... Read More »

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Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell wins first stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

SIBIU — Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell won the first stage of the Sibiu Cycling Tour on Thursday. Riding for the Israel-Premier Tech team, the 23-year-old from Victoria covered the 215.3 kilometres in four hours 51 minutes 40 seconds, finishing four seconds ahead of Slovak Lukáš Kubis. Pickrell won the second stage of last year’s race, ... Read More »

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Dodgers’ Muncy on injured list with knee bruise after collision with White Sox’s Taylor

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday with a left knee bone bruise. He left in the sixth inning Wednesday night after a collision with Chicago White Sox center fielder Michael A. Taylor, who was attempting a steal. Muncy took a throw from catcher Will ... Read More »

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Chelsea set to sign English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea is expected to sign English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, the German club said Thursday. Gittens follows in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho, another former Manchester City youth player who developed his game at Dortmund. Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea from Manchester United. Dortmund said that “all ... Read More »

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Guardians’ Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, placed on leave, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation. The investigation is related to ... Read More »

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