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Osaka routs Sevastova 6-1, 6-0 in 49 minutes to reach Montreal quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka advanced to the National Bank Open quarterfinals Sunday with the second-fastest victory of her career, routing Anastasija Sevastova 6-1, 6-0 in 49 minutes in windy conditions. Osaka, the Japanese star who was once No. 1 in the world, had a 42-minute victory in a 2016 event in Brazilin a 6-1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turang homers twice as the Brewers pound the Nationals 14-3 for a sweep of their season series
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brice Turang hit two two-run homers, and the Milwaukee Brewers completed their first season sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 14-3 victory on Sunday. Milwaukee set a club record for a three-game series with 56 hits. The Brewers scored 60 runs in their six wins over the Nationals this season. Christian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devers homers to help the Giants rout the Mets 12-4 for a series victory
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Devers snapped out of a slump with a homer and four RBIs in the San Francisco Giants’ 12-4 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Rookie Carson Whisenhunt (1-0) threw 5 1/3 innings for his first win in the majors to help the Giants take two of three from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!João Palhinha back in the Premier League with Tottenham on loan from Bayern
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has bolstered its midfield ahead of its return to the Champions League by signing Portugal international João Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich with an option to buy. The defensive midfielder returns to London and the Premier League a year after leaving Fulham for a much-hyped but largely unsuccessful move to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Greatest swimmer of all time’: Toronto swimmers cheer on Summer McIntosh after win
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
With four world championship gold medals and a single bronze draped around her neck, Summer McIntosh is doing more than just winning on an international level — she is inspiring young swimmers in her hometown as well. On Sunday, McIntosh marked the end of her journey at the World Aquatics championships in Singapore with her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals catch fire with five-run 10th inning to push past Blue Jays 7-4
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Kyle Isbel ignited a five-run 10th inning with an RBI double to push the Kansas City Royals to a 7-4 win in the series rubber match against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. With Randal Grichuk on second as the automatic runner, Isbel snuck a grounder down the right-field line off reliever Seranthony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Isbel has go-ahead hit as Royals score 5 in 10th to beat Blue Jays 7-4
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday. Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tying single with two out in the eighth, and Kansas City scored five in the 10th while taking two of three from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stowers homers as Marlins beat Yankees 7-3 to earn first sweep of New York in club history
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins completed the first sweep of the New York Yankees in franchise history a 7-3 victory on Sunday. The Marlins (55-55) won all three games against the Yankees (60-52) to reach .500 for the first time since April 15. They became the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills decline comment, while RB Cook cites ‘business’ as reason he didn’t participate in practice
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills aren’t commenting on the reason behind James Cook not participating in practice on Sunday in what could be viewed as the running back’s next step in escalating his bid to extend the final year of his contract. Cook, who watched the two-hour session from the sideline in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins score 4 runs in 1st inning, beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Larnach had a two-run in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis also drove in runs in the first against Joey Cantillo (2-2), who struck out a season-high nine over 5 2/3 innings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England at 339-6 needs 35 more runs to beat India as 5th test thriller goes to the last day
By Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — It’s gonna be a Monday morning thriller to decide the cricket series between England and India after bad light and rain forced an early end to play in the fifth and final test on Sunday with England needing another 35 runs to win. England was 339-6 at stumps on day four, chasing ... Read More »
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