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New Jersey Little Leaguer cleared to play after being suspended for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WOODBURY, N.J. (AP) — The 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension from his team’s first state tournament game for flipping his bat after hitting a game-winning home run will be allowed to play Thursday night. Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicharito expresses regret after backlash in Mexico for ‘very sexist’ comments on gender roles
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has expressed regret for “any confusion or discomfort” caused by remarks posted on his social media accounts about gender roles. Over the weekend the striker had posted several reels and videos, mainly on Instagram, which generated an avalanche of criticism for remarks which included “You women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gunnar Henderson’s go-ahead RBI single helps Orioles edge Guardians 4-3, avoid four-game sweep
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gunnar Henderson singled in Alex Jackson with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Charlie Morton matched his longest start of the season, helping the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon. Henderson’s liner to right came against Erik Sabrowski, giving the loss to Guardians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!20 years ago, ‘Hogan Knows Best’ premiered. Read our 2005 interview with Hulk Hogan
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the ring, who later redefined their images in the 2000s by starring alongside their families in reality shows. And, this week, both Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan died. Hogan lived a lot of lives before his death Thursday at 71. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clemson returns most experienced team in football in search of 3rd national title in 10 years
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have all of the pieces in place to win another national championship. Now it’s just a matter of executing. The Tigers return the most experienced team in college football, and will be heavy favorites to win their ninth Atlantic Coast Conference championship in the past 11 years. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
REGINA — After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody Fajardo will have a homecoming of sorts against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday in Regina. Fajardo, who was dealt to Edmonton by Montreal in the off-season, played three seasons for the Riders before signing with the Alouettes prior to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President Trump, Triple H, Jake Paul and others react to death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
Hulk Hogan, perhaps the most recognizable showman of professional wrestling with his muscles for miles, long blond locks and handlebar mustache, has died. He was 71. Hogan, whose given name was Terry Bollea, was WWE’s biggest star and an actor who once had his own reality show, “Hogan Knows Best.” He died Thursday in Clearwater, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge acquits 5 former Canadian junior hockey players in sexual assault case that rattled the nation
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team on Thursday in their sexual assault case, saying the complainant’s allegations lacked the credibility needed to justify the charges. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia said prosecutors could not meet the onus of proof for the charges against Michael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All five former junior hockey players acquitted in high-profile sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have been found not guilty of sexual assault in an encounter with a woman at a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago. One of the players, Michael McLeod, has also been acquitted of a separate charge of being a party to the offence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emma Raducanu beats Naomi Osaka at the DC Open to win their first matchup
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Emma Raducanu dominated her first career matchup against Naomi Osaka, winning the showdown at the D.C. Open on Thursday between past U.S. Open champions 6-4, 6-2. Raducanu, the only qualifier to claim a Grand Slam title when she did that in New York in 2021, saved the only two break points she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DC council set for Aug. 1 vote on updated Commanders stadium plan after Trump threatened to block it
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The D.C. Council is set to vote Aug. 1 on revised legislation that could allow the Washington Commanders to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium, Chairman Phil Mendelson announced Thursday, describing the updated proposal as a win for the city and its residents. The updated plan ... Read More »
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