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Yankees move All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from third base back to second
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is moving back to second base with the New York Yankees in place of DJ LeMahieu, who is heading to the bench. Chisholm has been playing third base, but he’s made some wayward throws lately while hampered by a sore shoulder, and the Yankees have struggled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps try to ride out choppy waters after fast start
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — After enjoying smooth sailing early in the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are experiencing some rough seas. The team fashioned a 10-2-8 record across all competitions through its first 20 matches — one of the best starts in franchise history. Vancouver also held the best record in Major League Soccer and advanced to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche add former Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol as assistant to boost power play
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason. Hakstol joins an Avalanche staff under coach Jared Bednar that includes Nolan Pratt, goaltending coach Jussi Parkkila and assistant/video coach Brett Heimlich. The 56-year-old Hakstol ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics’ Brad Stevens shuns idea team is in a rebuild with Jayson Tatum out
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Even before Jayson Tatum limped off the court with a torn Achilles tendon during the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks, Brad Stevens knew big changes would be on tap for the franchise this offseason. Yes, big spending on free agents and contracts had lured in key players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation finds Bay FC coach did not violate the NWSL’s harassment and bullying policy
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
An independent investigation found that Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya did not violate the National Women’s Soccer League’s antiharassment, discrimination and bullying policy, but found shortcomings in his communication style. The investigation stemmed from a report in the San Francisco Chronicle in March that described a “toxic” work environment. At least two formal complaints had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian soccer great Giorgio Chiellini joins LAFC ownership group
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Italian soccer great Giorgio Chiellini will be returning to Los Angeles FC as part of the club’s ownership group, the team said Tuesday. The 40-year-old Chiellini, who spent nearly two decades playing for Italian club Juventus before joining LAFC in 2022, also spent time as a player development coach with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazilian club Botafogo hires son of Carlo Ancelotti as its manager
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian club Botafogo has hired the son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti as its new manager. The 35-year-old Davide Ancelotti was handed a contract through 2026 to take up his first full-time coaching job after Botafogo owner John Textor fired Renato Paiva following the team’s round-of-16 elimination at the Club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawsuit filed against plan to use unclaimed funds for new Cleveland Browns stadium
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Republicans’ strategy for funding a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns using residents’ unclaimed funds violates multiple provisions of the state and federal constitutions, according to a class action lawsuit filed in county court. Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and former state Rep. Jeffrey Crossman, both Democrats, filed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expands
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is doubling down on his preference to stay with only five automatic qualifiers if the College Football Playoff does expand from 12 to 16 teams as many expect after this season, instead of each of the four power conferences being guaranteed multiple bids. “We have the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argonauts defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. leading CFL in sacks
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
TORONTO — Defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. has been a bright light in what’s been a tough start for the Toronto Argonauts. Chatfield has posted a CFL-leading five sacks for Toronto (1-4), which acquired the 26-year-old Florida native from the Ottawa Redblacks on Feb. 10 for defensive back Craig James. The six-foot-two, 254-pound Chatfield anchors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete after MVP, title-winning season
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season, the video game’s developer announced Tuesday. Last season’s scoring champ and finals MVP will be featured on the game’s standard edition. He averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game, leading the Thunder to a 68-14 record. The ... Read More »
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