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2-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announces retirement on social media
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement Thursday on social media. “I got to live out my childhood dream and play for a very long time!” Ahmed wrote. “After 15 professional seasons and over a decade in the big leagues I am officially hanging up my spikes and retiring from playing.” The 35-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opportunity in Washington helped Mystics rookies Citron and Iriafen become WNBA All-Stars
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen were drafted by a rebuilding Washington team, it was clear they’d have a chance to make a quick impact. It turned out to be a historic one. Citron and Iriafen were both WNBA All-Stars last weekend, becoming the first pair of rookie teammates to achieve that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for — attempting to create clearer national standards for the NCAA’s name image and likeness program. The move comes amid a dramatic increase in the money ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
The spotlight on Canadian hockey culture dimming with the acquittal of five players of sexual assault charges is potentially part of the fallout from Thursday’s verdict. Hockey Canada vowed in 2022 to tackle “the toxic behaviour that exists in many corners of the game.” At that time, the organization was under fire for its handling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President Trump, Brooke Shields, 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!Packers say they can’t use their youth as an excuse anymore as they aim for longer postseason run
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Over the last couple of seasons, the Green Bay Packers have produced the two youngest playoff teams of the past four-and-a-half decades. They believe they’re now experienced enough to take the next step as they chase the franchise’s first Super Bowl berth since the 2010 championship season. “We’re not a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a marquee game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31, marking a meeting of two programs with deep ties to one family. The Gamecocks are coached by Shane Beamer, the son of former longtime Hokies coach Frank Beamer. Frank Beamer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More competitions, longer seasons and other demands put focus on workload in elite women’s soccer
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
England’s Millie Bright bowed out of the European Championship because of mental and physical exhaustion. The Netherland’s Vivianne Miedema suggested too many games lead to more injuries. Ireland’s Katie McCabe didn’t play in a pair of games in the United States because she was said to be on the verge of burnout. New tournaments and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins place cornerback Artie Burns on IR, sign Cornell Armstrong to provide some depth
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) — The Miami Dolphins put cornerback Artie Burns on injured reserve with a torn ACL on Thursday. The 30-year-old Burns, who was competing for a starting job, had signed a one-year deal with Miami in March. Burns was hurt during a drill in Wednesday’s practice, and photos showed him slamming his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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