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Lauren James shines as England thrashes Netherlands 4-0 to revive Euro title defense
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — England got the defense of its Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday, thanks to a Lauren James double. James showed precisely why she had been selected despite not having played for more than two months when the squad was announced in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, was honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal. LeMond, 64, received the medal during a ceremony at the Capitol with his wife, Kathy, and children in attendance. It was announced he’d receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek’s first Wimbledon semifinal comes against Belinda Bencic. Sinner beats Shelton
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went from a stroll to a bit of a struggle in the late stages Wednesday. “Even though I’m in the middle of the tournament, I already got goosebumps after this win,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal support as Prince William watches England’s crucial Euro 2025 match
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — England had some royal encouragement at the Women’s European Championship on Wednesday with Prince William in the crowd to watch the Lionesses in their crucial match against the Netherlands. Prince William, who is the first in line to the British throne, is president of the English Football Association. He is a fervent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tina Charles scores 29 and the Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Storm
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tina Charles set season highs with 29 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday. Connecticut (3-16) won its first game since June 6. Charles made a baseline jumper with 5:36 left in the fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers’ Wirfs has knee surgery, could miss start of the season, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and is expected to start the season on the sideline, a person with knowledge of his injury told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t released his status. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck’s contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season with an increase in retention bonuses that was approved by the university’s board of regents on Wednesday. Fleck’s annual $6 million salary remains the same. The retention bonus provision added to his deal in an amendment last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to reach Wimbledon’s semifinals with a sleeve on his injured elbow
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Jannik Sinner sure didn’t play like someone dealing with an injured right elbow Wednesday, using terrific serving and his usual booming forehand to dismiss 10th-seeded Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4 and earn a second appearance in the Wimbledon semifinals. The No. 1-ranked Sinner wore a white sleeve on his right arm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers send Alexis DĂaz back to the minors as Tyler Glasnow comes off the injured list
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow’s return from the injured list on Wednesday caused reliever Alexis DĂaz to be sent back to the minor leagues one day after getting called up. Glasnow, who had been dealing with shoulder inflammation, was activated in time to start the Dodgers’ afternoon matchup with the Milwaukee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Musiala says ‘no one to blame’ for serious leg injury at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “there’s no one to blame” for the left leg fracture he sustained in a tackle from Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Club World Cup. The Germany star posted an update on Instagram on Wednesday, when he thanked people for their support after he fractured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
RED DEER — Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing one of its coaches, former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course. The incident took place recently at Alberta Springs Golf Resort, just outside Red Deer, Alta. In a video circulating ... Read More »
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