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Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt leads new Real American Freestyle wrestling signees
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt headlines a group of four women who have signed with Real American Freestyle wrestling. Hildebrandt became the fourth American woman to win a gold medal in Olympic wrestling when she defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba in the 50-kilogram final last year in Paris. Other signees the new company announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR’s Mexico City race: Daniel Suarez balances racing at home with uncertainty over contract
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Daniel Suarez has become the unofficial tour guide for all things Mexico City as NASCAR prepares to race internationally this Sunday for the first international points-paying Cup Series event of the modern era. From where to eat, what to do, how to navigate the city and even basic conversation in Spanish, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 drivers, teams arrive in Montreal for Canadian Grand Prix
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Formula One drivers and teams are rolling into Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. McLaren tops the constructors’ championship with 362 points, well ahead of second-place Ferrari, which has 165. For reference, a race win is worth 25 points. With 186 points, Oscar Piastri leads McLaren teammate Lando Norris by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Jeremaine Copeland and Nik Lewis will soon be together again. Copeland was named Thursday to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, which also includes offensive linemen Bryan Chiu and Jovan Olafioye, defensive back Scott Flagel and linebacker Darryl Hall, along with former official Glen Johnson and longtime Regina Rams coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Paris Games flame rises again – but it’s no longer ‘Olympic’
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic. The helium-powered hot-air balloon that lit up the French capital’s skyline during the 2024 Games is making a dramatic comeback to the Tuileries Gardens, reborn as the “Paris Cauldron.” Thanks to an agreement with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United completes signing of Brazil forward Matheus Cunha
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United completed the signing of Brazil international Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday. The 26-year-old forward signed a five-year contract to 2030, with the option of a further 12 months. “Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leroy Sané bids Bayern fans goodbye ahead of a likely move to Galatasaray
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
ISTANBUL (AP) — Germany winger Leroy Sané posted an emotional farewell message to Bayern Munich fans on Thursday as he nears a move to Galatasaray on a free transfer. The Turkish league champion confirmed on social media late Wednesday that Sané arrived in Istanbul for negotiations. “After 5 intense years here in Munich, I’ve decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women fall one spot to No. 8 in FIFA rankings while Brazil climbs to fourth
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
The Canadian women dropped one spot to No. 8 in the FIFA world rankings released Thursday. Casey Stoney’s side won three of four games since the last rankings in March, defeating Haiti twice and splitting a two-game series with Argentina. The Canadian women finished 2024 at sixth in the rankings, sliding to seventh in March. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon announces record $73M prize fund and $4M for singles champions
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon’s prize money has risen to a record 53.5 million pounds (about $73 million) and the singles champions will each earn three million pounds ($4 million), All England Club officials announced on Thursday. The total amount is 3.5 million pounds ($6.8 million) more than last year, an increase of 7% — and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany picks experienced squad for Euro 2025 but leaves out two critics
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
RUST, Germany (AP) — Germany has retained 11 players who reached the 2022 Women’s European Championship final for Euro 2025. There’s no place for two prominent critics of coach Christian Wück. The 23-player squad announced on Thursday is captained by Bayern Munich’s Giulia Gwinn, one of the returning players from the team which lost to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Dream come true’ for Alexander-Arnold as he is introduced by Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on June 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially introduced by Real Madrid on Thursday, saying he was fulfilling his dream to play for the Spanish powerhouse. The 26-year-old England back was the latest reinforcement on defense for Madrid after a season in which the back line struggled following injuries. Madrid moved forward with signing Alexander-Arnold from ... Read More »
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