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45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a match
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, delivering some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — by a 6-3, 6-4 score at the DC Open on Tuesday night. This was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants send Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A after his disastrous start against the Braves
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The San Francisco Giants optioned starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento after he failed to record an out in Monday night’s 9-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Birdsong (4-4) issued four walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch while allowing five runs against the Braves. The right-hander threw just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals’ explosive 5th inning secures series win over Reds
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Bell hit his 13th home run, Jacob Young and CJ Abrams contributed RBI doubles during the decisive fifth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Tuesday night. Riley Adams’ bases-loaded single produced the final three runs off Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns (0-2) an inning later, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers place left-hander Tanner Scott on IL with elbow inflammation
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-handed reliever Tanner Scott on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with left elbow inflammation, yet another blow to an ailing bullpen. In a corresponding move, right-hander Alexis Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers already are without late-inning relief options in right-handers Blake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Tears for Italy and hope for the future after emotional semifinals loss to England
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Tears, distress and disbelief. Italy captain Cristiana Girelli and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo cried as they walked around the field after an emotional semifinal loss — 2-1 after extra time to England on Tuesday — each with one arm around the other’s waist. They waved goodbye to fans and their shared Women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On eve of training camp, new coach Pete Carroll says Raiders will win a bunch of games
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll was excited because, well, he’s Pete Carroll. He was in the Raiders’ media room Tuesday answering reporters’ coaches, but much of his mind was on a team meeting just more than an hour away. “I can’t wait to kick this thing off and get rolling,” Carroll said. This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American defender Caleb Wiley again loaned to Watford by Chelsea
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
American defender Caleb Wiley was again loaned from Chelsea to second-tier Watford on Tuesday after spending the second half of last season with the Hornets. The 20-year-old left back joined Chelsea from Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United last July and was loaned to Strasbourg for the 2024-25 season. He made three starts and three substitute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns place Deshaun Watson on PUP list as he is expected to miss the season
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson was placed on the physically unable to perform list by the Cleveland Browns as veterans reported to training camp on Tuesday. Watson could potentially miss the entire 2025 season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in January. That occurred just three months after he initially injured it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rich Hill becomes oldest player in majors at 45 with start against Cubs
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Rich Hill became the oldest active player in baseball when he started against the Cubs in Chicago on Tuesday night after the Kansas City Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha. In corresponding moves, the Royals optioned right-hander Andrew Hoffman to Omaha and designated outfielder Tyler Gentry for assignment. Hill’s start at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday with an average annual value of $4.525 million. The Kraken acquired the 24-year-old Kakko from the New York Rangers on Dec. 18 in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick. The Finland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Devers debuts at first base for Giants after refusing to play position for Red Sox
By Canadian Press on July 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Rafael Devers started at first base for the San Francisco Giants at Atlanta on Tuesday night, the slugger’s first appearance at the position that he refused to play for his prior team, the Boston Red Sox. Devers handled his first chance cleanly, catching a routine throw from second baseman Casey Schmitt for ... Read More »
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