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Guardians’ Luis Ortiz placed on leave by MLB amid gambling investigation, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, 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 Athletic was the first to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some fans question US readiness for 2026 World Cup after Club World Cup experience
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lifelong soccer fan Victor Dumois expressed concern about the United States co-hosting the 2026 World Cup after attending a recent Club World Cup match in Miami. “I think after the Copa America, a weird phenomenon has occurred here,” said Dumois, who is from Spain. “There’s people that don’t like the World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom’s hockey heritage with him
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
CALGARY — Some say he has his mother’s hands. Jenny Schmidgall-Potter was among the first women to combine motherhood and elite hockey when she twice gave birth to children and returned to the U.S. women’s team. The four-time Olympian and a competitor at 10 world championships had daughter Madison in 2001 and son Cullen in ... Read More »
1 responseSan Jose Sharks continue their spending in NHL free agency by signing Dmitry Orlov
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in NHL free agency and made a pickup off the waiver wire Thursday to reach the salary floor. Orlov, who turns 34 later this month, signed a two-year contract worth $13 million. A Stanley Cup champion from his time in Washington ... Read More »
1 responseLewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s success as he warned Thursday that rushing a sequel would be “the worst thing we probably could do.” The seven-time Formula 1 champion was an executive producer on the film, which stars Brad Pitt as a hard-bitten racer making a ... Read More »
1 responseGeorge Russell says he expects to stay at Mercedes despite signs Max Verstappen could join
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — George Russell says there’s an “exceptionally low” chance he’ll leave Mercedes next year, even after he claimed the team was holding talks with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen. Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix, Russell said he was confident of staying with Mercedes and argued that changing drivers would risk ... Read More »
1 responseAryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women’s entry list
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MONTREAL — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline a star-studded women’s field for the National Bank Open in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The world No. 1 and No. 2 are scheduled to take centre stage at IGA Stadium in a field that’s also set to include two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula. The WTA’s top ... Read More »
1 responseLiverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that the 28-year-old Jota and his 25-year-old brother, AndrĂ© Silva, were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon’s third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Wednesday. It was Djokovic’s 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and the 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary leave by MLB amid investigation
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to an investigation by Major League Baseball. MLB said Ortiz’s paid leave will be through the end of the All-Star break on July 18. MLB and the Guardians had no further comment on the investigation. Ortiz returned to Cleveland on Wednesday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gill on 265 not out and India closing on 600 runs against England
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Captain Shubman Gill was 265 not out at tea as he and Washington Sundar led India closer to 600 runs against England on day two Thursday of the second test at Edgbaston. India was 564-7 and showing no urgency to declare, not after England chased down 371 in the fourth innings ... Read More »
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