July 26th, 2025

National Sports

Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder’s title run

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. Williams played in all 23 postseason games in helping the Thunder win their first NBA title since ... Read More »

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Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje picked for All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta on July 12

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was among nine first-round picks from last year’s amateur draft selected Monday for the All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12. A 22-year-old from the Netherlands selected with the 15th overall pick, Cijntje is 4-4 with 4.88 ERA in 12 starts and three relief ... Read More »

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Wimbledon: University of San Diego’s British player Tarvet navigates NIL and NCAA rules after win

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Oliver Tarvet used to come to Wimbledon as a kid from his hometown about 1 1/2 hours away to watch his favorite sport and dream of a chance to play tennis on its manicured grass courts. After winning his Grand Slam debut Monday as a qualifier ranked 733rd, the University of San ... Read More »

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Edmonton Oilers sign winger Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed winger Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year, US$1.3-million contract ahead of the opening of NHL free agency Tuesday. Kapanen, 28, had 13 points in 57 regular-season games and added six more in 12 playoff appearances after being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers also signed ... Read More »

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Canada’s Fernandez advances at Wimbledon, Branstine falls to world No. 1 Sabalenka

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Great Britain’s Hannah Klugman in her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. Fernandez, the 29th seed, dominated with 23 winners to 10 for the 16-year-old Klugman, ranked 573rd in the world. The 22-year-old from Laval, Que., also converted five of six break point ... Read More »

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Wild now play at Grand Casino Arena after new naming rights deal succeeds Xcel Energy Center

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will play the upcoming season at Grand Casino Arena, after a naming rights deal with the tribal gaming and hospitality company that succeeds the venue’s original name, Xcel Energy Center. The Wild’s parent organization, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, announced on Monday the 14-year agreement with the Mille ... Read More »

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Archer’s return delayed as England name unchanged side to play India in 2nd test

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Jofra Archer’s test return was deferred after England named an unchanged side to play India in the second test at Edgbaston from Wednesday. The fast bowler has not played a test since 2021 and rejoined the squad last week. But he missed training on Monday because of “a family emergency.” He ... Read More »

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Wimbledon: 2-time runner-up Ons Jabeur quits because of difficulty breathing

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired during her first-round match Monday because of difficulty breathing, the latest issue for her during an injury-filled season. Jabeur, a 30-year-old from Tunisia, quit playing while trailing Viktoriya Tomova 7-6 (5), 2-0. Jabeur was visited by a trainer for a medical timeout in the first set. ... Read More »

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Future of NASCAR’s downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year of contract

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to NASCAR’s upcoming return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities. The track president is monitoring an ambitious construction schedule for the street course, to go along with everything else that goes into the busy weekend. What happens next is going to have to wait. ... Read More »

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Wimbledon is hit by record-breaking Day 1 temperatures as the tournament gets started

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon players and spectators were hit by record-breaking Day 1 heat as the temperature rose to 91 degrees Fahrenheit — 33 Celsius — at the oldest Grand Slam tournament on Monday. “For sure, you feel like the sun is getting closer and closer every minute that passes by,” said Adrian Mannarino, a ... Read More »

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AFC Toronto adds to roster with defender Zoe Burns and forward Lauren Rowe

By Canadian Press on June 30th, 2025

TORONTO — AFC Toronto has signed Canadian international defender Zoe Burns and Canadian youth international forward Lauren Rowe. Burns, 23, arrives from France’s FC Fleury 91 while Rowe joins from North Toronto Women after a stellar career at Cape Breton University. A native of Issaquah, Wash., Burns is a dual citizen and represented the U.S. ... Read More »

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