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Nathaniel Lowe’s 3-run triple helps Nationals past AL-leading Tigers 9-4 for a doubleheader split
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead triple with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and finished with four RBIs as the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split. Josh Bell had three RBIs for Washington, which won at home for only the second time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins snap Marlins’ eight-game winning streak with 2-1 victory
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa drove in runs to back a strong start by Simeon Woods Richardson, and the Minnesota Twins beat Miami 2-1 on Wednesday night to end the Marlins’ eight-game winning streak. Byron Buxton singled off Janson Junk to begin the game. He advanced on a wild pitch and Willi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. women cruise to comfortable 3-0 win over Canada in women’s soccer friendly
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WASHINGTON — Sam Coffey and Claire Hutton scored first-half goals as the top-ranked United States cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Canada in a women’s soccer friendly Wednesday. Yazmeen Ryan added an insurance goal in the 89th minute, beating Kailen Sheridan from the edge of the penalty box with Canadian defenders backing away. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Claire Hutton scores first international goal to help the United States beat Canada 2-0
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claire Hutton scored for the first time in her international career, and Sam Coffey and Yazmeen Ryan also contributed goals to lead the United States to a 3-0 win over Canada on Wednesday night. The Americans have won five straight friendlies by a combined score of 18-0 since their 2-1 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With the Mets in a tailspin, slumping All-Star Francisco Lindor dropped from leadoff spot
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — On the same day he got elected to start an All-Star Game for the first time, Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot Wednesday night with the New York Mets in a major tailspin. And the move paid off immediately. After making 191 consecutive starts at the top of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned 2 days into NHL free agency
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned after two days of NHL free agency, as the top player available weighed his options and suitors awaited his decision that could be one of the final big moves of the offseason. Ehlers was already a rarity as a sought-after free agent who let the opening day of free agency go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S. ahead with a left-footed shot in the fourth minute, then scored with his right in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kepler and Marsh homer as Phillies split doubleheader with Padres
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh each homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Wednesday night to earn a doubleheader split. Kepler hit his 10th homer of the season — a two-run shot off San Diego starter Dylan Cease (3-8) in the fourth inning — to put the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame Open to feature highest purse at WTA 125 level
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Women’s professional tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame next week with the highest purse at the WTA 125 level. Both the men’s and women’s tours will have tournaments at the Hall of Fame Open, with both the women’s event and the ATP Challenger one featuring $200,000 purses. While ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman, Smith join Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters. Tigers also have 3
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will have three fan-elected starters in the All-Star Game, with first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Will Smith joining designated hitter Shohei Ohtani as winners in final ballot totals announced Wednesday. Detroit will have three fan-picked starters for the first time since 2007 after second baseman Gleyber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scott Robertson names 4 new caps in the All Blacks lineup to play France in the 1st test
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named four new caps including Netherlands-born lock Fabian Holland in his team to play France in the first rugby test at Dunedin on Saturday. Holland has been named in the starting lineup along with Crusaders backrower Christian Lio-Willie. Chiefs prop Ollie Norris and ... Read More »
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