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Donovan and Contreras hit 3-run HRs in 2nd inning, Cardinals beat Padres 9-7
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series. Willson had with four RBIs and Donovan finished with three hits. Iván Herrera had three hits and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Severino and Urias power Athletics to a 5-2 win over the AL West-leading Astros
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Thursday night. Severino (4-11) allowed four hits and two earned runs as the A’s snapped a four-game skid. Mason Miller earned his 20th save. Urias ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The world’s tallest teen, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world’s tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football. Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators’ football team. Rioux donned an orange helmet and took snaps on special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers as trade deadline deals begin
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday as the franchise tries to beef up its lineup ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The 28-year-old Naylor is hitting .292 with 11 homers and 59 RBIs this season, which was his first with the D-backs. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WOODBURY, N.J. (AP) — Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the plate to chants of “Marco! Marco!” from his Little League teammates as he settled in for a night of baseball, after his family got mixed up in a court case where a judge — not an umpire or coach — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelsey Mitchell scores 21 points and Fever beat Aces 80-70 without Caitlin Clark
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston had double-doubles, and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-70 on Thursday night. Indiana’s Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a groin injury, and the Fever said Thursday there was no timetable for her return. No further injuries were discovered during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Thursday night in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite directions. The AL East-leading Blue Jays have won 19 of their last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Canada’s Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole to complete an 11-under 60 on Thursday that gave him a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen after one round of the 3M Open. Svensson, of Surrey, B.C., also made nine birdies and did not drop a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sparks beat Sun 101-86 for 4th straight victory
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 30 points and six assists, Dearica Hamby added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun 101-86 on Thursday night. Los Angeles (10-14) has won four in a row, beginning with a 92-88 victory over the Sun at home July 13 that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech at the D.C. Open on Thursday night. Williams is 45, and her victory in the first round Tuesday night against 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns made the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion the oldest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, as the franchise tries to beef up it’s roster ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the ... Read More »
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