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Guardians’ Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, placed on leave, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation. The investigation is related to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Estrada hits 2-run homer, drives in 4 in Rockies’ 7-6 victory over Astros
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in four runs to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Thursday. Colorado improved to 9-34 at home, still the worst home start in the modern era. The Rockies have lost all 14 series at Coors Field. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Julie Vanloo finds new home with Los Angeles after getting cut by Golden State earlier in week
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Vanloo stood outside Barclays Center waiting the final minutes to clear waivers. She had flown to New York a day earlier after getting cut by the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday. When the clcok struck 5, she walked into the arena and joined her new team, the Los Angeles Sparks. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Carey and Beau Webster rescue Australia on day one in Grenada
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Alex Carey and Beau Webster rescued Australia from a worse fate than 286 against the West Indies on day one of their second test on Thursday. A four-pace attack cut Australia down to 110-5 soon after lunch but Carey immediately lashed back. He and Webster combined for 112 runs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wells and Grisham back in starting lineup for Yankees in series finale against Toronto
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Austin Wells and Trent Grisham are back in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday. Grisham was set to lead off and play center field, while Wells was behind the plate catching right-hander Clarke Schmidt and batting eighth. Wells and Grisham came off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s not just Novak Djokovic. Marin Cilic and other 30-somethings make their mark at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — After wrapping up a straight-set win on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic ran into another 38-year-old in the Wimbledon locker room. Gael Monfils, who was born about eight months before Djokovic and is the only player in the men’s draw who’s older, was waiting for the start of his second-round match. “He kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazilian quarterfinalists Fluminense and Palmeiras benefit from Club World Cup’s expanded field
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Fresh off a dramatic overtime victory over Manchester City, Al Hilal heads into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup against Fluminense, which also toppled a European heavyweight. The two teams meet Friday in Orlando, Florida. The tournament’s other Brazilian quarterfinalist, Palmeiras, faces Chelsea later in the day in Philadelphia. On Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport paid investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned of allegations against an investigator for theft and harassment, it paid his way to agency headquarters for an all-staff training session that included after-hours socials where the center provided vouchers for drinks. The center would go on to fire the investigator, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to take over Real Madrid’s basketball team after EuroBasket
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Sergio Scariolo will take over Real Madrid’s basketball team after EuroBasket, the club said Thursday. Scariolo had announcement Wednesday that he would not continue with the national team after the 24-team tournament — Europe’s continental championship — ends in September. Madrid parted ways with coach Chus Mateo and said that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels place rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the injured list with a sprained left thumb
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday. Moore left the Angels’ 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night with the injury. Moore suffered the injury when he dove for Ozzie Albies’ ground ball in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Sonmez becomes first Turkish player in Open Era to reach third round of a Slam
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish player in the professional era to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament by beating Xinyu Wang 7-5, 7-5 at Wimbledon on Thursday. She hopes her win ensures it won’t be that long before another Turkish player reaches that stage. “My mom and the ... Read More »
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