July 26th, 2025

National Sports

A’s catcher Shea Langeliers could be activated Monday

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Shea Langeliers could be activated by the Athletics on Monday after missing 3 1/2 weeks with a strained left oblique. “I think we’re going to get a bat back tomorrow,” manager Mark Kotsay said Sunday. “Shea Langeliers will rejoin us in Tampa.” Langeliers was hurt while fouling off a pitch ... Read More »

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Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias taken off the field on cart with left leg injury

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias was taken off the field on a cart after sustaining a left lower leg injury in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Arias went deep into the hole to field a grounder hit by Masyn Winn with one out, but caught his left ... Read More »

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NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office regarding gambling allegations tied to league games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the matter. ESPN was ... Read More »

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Lightning place Conor Sheary on waivers to terminate contract. Veleno also on waivers by Kraken

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning placed forward Conor Sheary on unconditional waivers on Sunday for the purpose to terminate his contract. The 10-year veteran was limited to playing just five games with the Lightning, and spent a majority of last season in the minors because of the team’s salary cap constraints. The 33-year-old Sheary had one ... Read More »

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Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña out lineup for second consecutive game

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña was held out of the lineup for a second straight game on Sunday but continues to make progress after leaving the Astros’ win over the Cubs on Friday in the fifth inning because of rib soreness, manager Joe Espada said. Peña was hit in the ribs by Cade ... Read More »

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Canada beats Poland 21-9 to win bronze at women’s 3×3 basketball World Cup

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

ULAANBAATAR — Paige Crozon had 13 points and five rebounds as Canada beat Poland 21-9 on Sunday in the third-place game at the FIBA 3×3 women’s World Cup. Saicha Grant-Allen scored five and pulled down five boards for Canada. Anna Pawlowska led Poland with three points and three rebounds. The Canadians lost to the Netherlands ... Read More »

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NHL free agency frenzy: Salary cap jump fuels an unpredictable market

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

NHL teams have a whole lot of money to spend in free agency with the salary cap getting the biggest increase in its existence, and a bunch of players will cash in when the clock strikes noon on Tuesday. The cap is jumping $7.5 million from $88 million to $95.5 million, with that number set ... Read More »

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Adrien Saddier claims 1st European tour title at Italian Open in 200th start

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

MONTE ARGENTARIO, Italy (AP) — Adrien Saddier claimed his first European tour title in his 200th start with a back-nine charge at the Italian Open on Sunday. Saddier had a 4-under 66 to finish two strokes overall ahead of fellow Frenchman Martin Couvra (69), the third-round leader who looked headed for victory until Saddier produced ... Read More »

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South Africa takes control of first test against Zimbabwe despite Williams century

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — South Africa took control of the first test against Zimbabwe on Sunday with a 216-run lead at stumps on day two at Queens Sports Club. South Africa is 49-1 in its second innings. Tony de Zorzi (22) and Wiaan Mulder (25) are at the crease. Zimbabwe was all out for 251 ... Read More »

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F1 champ Max Verstappen says his ‘mentality doesn’t change’ after a big blow to his title defense

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

After days of speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes, Max Verstappen got a closer look at a Mercedes car than he wanted. The defending Formula 1 champion’s Austrian Grand Prix lasted less than half a lap as he was knocked out of the race by Mercedes driver and potential future teammate Kimi Antonelli. ... Read More »

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Blue Jays put Schultz on 15-day injured list with finger inflammation, recall Bruihl

By Canadian Press on June 29th, 2025

BOSTON — Right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays’ 15-day injured list. He’s out with right middle finger inflammation a day after he gave up three runs on five hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings in Toronto’s 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl ... Read More »

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