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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 »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Dillon Dube acquitted of sexual assault
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
LONDON — Dillon Dube, a hockey player and former member of Canada’s world junior team, has been found not guilty of sexual assault in an encounter that took place in a London, Ont., hotel room in June 2018. Three of his ex-teammates — Carter Hart, Alex Formenton and Callan Foote — have also been found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Czech ice hockey great Josef ÄŚernĂ˝ dies at 85
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
PRAGUE (AP) — Josef ÄŚernĂ˝, one of the highest-scoring forwards in the former Czechoslovakia who helped his country win three Olympic medals, has died. He was 85. His former Czech club, Kometa Brno, announced his death on Thursday. ÄŚernĂ˝ hit 75 goals in his 210 appearances for Czechoslovakia. With 478 goals in the domestic league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets quarterback Justin Fields dislocates toe, team evaluating injury day-to-day
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has a dislocated toe on his right foot and will be evaluated by the team on a daily basis. The team announced the diagnosis a few hours after Fields limped off the practice field Thursday morning and was carted into the facility. It eased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India’s injured Rishabh Pant hits 54 after surprise return before England takes control of 4th test
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England might have thought it had seen the last of Rishabh Pant in this test series against India. Pant had other ideas. After retiring early on day one of the fourth test at Old Trafford with a foot injury, Pant returned Thursday, albeit with a limp, and posted a half century ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Lions offensive line is a work in progress a year after being among NFL’s best
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions had one of the NFL’s best offensive lines last season. This year is more of a work in progress. Center Frank Ragnow’s retirement and the loss of right guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency have opened up competition for at least two new starters. Graham Glasgow, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President Trump, Ric Flair, Lee Greenwood react to death of professional 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!Penix brings more confidence into 1st full season as Falcons starter following 3-game 2024 audition
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons may be better positioned for a winning season with second-year coach Raheem Morris because the offense will be led by a quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., who won’t feel like a first-year starter. Penix said after Thursday’s opening practice of training camp he feels more confident entering his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hulk Hogan’s storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches
By Canadian Press on July 24th, 2025
TORONTO — At the fan festival leading up to WrestleMania X8, World Wrestling Federation chairman Vince McMahon wanted to get a sense of who the audience would be pulling for in the anticipated match between Hulk Hogan and Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson. Hogan was still in his villainous “Hollywood” persona while The Rock was the ... Read More »
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