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Vanderbilt’s Blakes scores 27 points to lead US to AmeriCup gold and berth at World Cup next year
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) â Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points and the United States beat Brazil 92-84 to secure a berth in next year’s World Cup in Germany. The U.S. team, made up of college players, trailed 66-65 heading into the fourth quarter. Blakes, who finished a stellar freshman season at Vanderbilt, hit a 3-pointer early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crusaders captain David Havili picked for AUNZ squad to face British and Irish Lions
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) â Crusaders’ Super Rugby title-winning captain David Havili has been selected among the New Zealand contingent for the invitational AUNZ squad to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. The full squad of Australians and New Zealanders for Saturday’s tour game in Adelaide was confirmed by coach Les Kiss on Monday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rankin, Ford lead Elks to first win with 39-33 decision over Redblacks
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
EDMONTON â Justin Rankin scored a pair of touchdowns as the Edmonton Elks finally captured their first win of the season, coming up big to defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 39-33 on Sunday. Edmonton (1-3) snapped a three-game losing skid to start the CFL campaign. Ottawa, despite the return of quarterback Dru Brown, dropped to 1-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm beat Liberty 79-70 with dominant third quarter
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) â Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Nneka Ogwumike added 15 to help the Seattle Storm beat the New York Liberty 79-70 on Sunday. The Storm (12-7) trailed by three at the half before outscoring New York 22-6 in the third quarter. They held the Liberty to just 2-for-18 shooting from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ed Fiori, known for taking down Tiger Woods, dies of cancer
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) â Ed Fiori, who for 13 years was the only player to rally from a 54-hole deficit to beat Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, died Sunday, the tour said on its website. He was 72. The tour said Fiori had been battling cancer. It provided no other details. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams scores 25 as Lynx earn 11th straight home win, beating Sky 80-75
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) â Courtney Williams tied her season high with 25 points, Napheesa Collier scored 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 80-75 on Sunday night. Minnesota (17-2) set a franchise record with 11 consecutive home wins to start a season. The Lynx won 10 in a row at home on their way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alvarez’s tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over U.S. for 10th Gold Cup title
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) â Edson Ălvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title. Chris Richards put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edson Ălvarez’s tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup title
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) â Edson Ălvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title. Chris Richards put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres right-hander Yu Darvish set to make his season debut Monday night against Arizona
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) â San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will be activated from the injured list and make his season debut Monday night at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Japanese star has been sidelined since spring training by right elbow inflammation. âIt really just comes down from a physical standpoint,â manager Mike Shildt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei driven off by ambulance after head collides with opponent’s knee
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) â Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei was driven off the field by ambulance and taken to a hospital to be evaluated for head and neck injuries at the end of a Major League Soccer match against the Columbus Crew on Sunday. Frei was alert as he left the field, Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short-handed Dodgers may be forced to make roster moves after Astros sweep
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) â Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts could do little to counteract Houston Astros left-handers Bennett Sousa and Bryan King in the seventh and eighth innings of Sundayâs 5-1 loss. Three of Robertsâ four right-handed hitting reserves â Teoscar HernĂĄndez, KikĂ© HernĂĄndez and switch-hitter Tommy Edman â were unavailable because of minor ... Read More »
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