National Sports
Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation. The bill passed by a 9-3 vote, but it still must be approved a second time by the council before being sent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons requests trade and says team won’t negotiate
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Micah Parsons requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys on Friday while suggesting the club has refused to negotiate a new contract for the star edge rusher. Parsons reported to training camp in California with the Cowboys last week and tried to stay upbeat in a meeting with reporters. His tone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL on the verge of selling media assets to ESPN for an equity stake in the network, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
The NFL and ESPN are expected to announce an agreement next week under which most of the league’s significant media holdings will go to the sports network. People familiar with the transaction said the multibillion-dollar deal would give the NFL an equity stake in ESPN. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Benson homers as Reds even series against Braves with a 3-2 win
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Will Benson hit his ninth multi-run homer of the year to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Left-handed batters were hitting .292 against the lefty Dylan Dodd coming into the game. With two outs in the seventh, manager Terry Francona elected to let Benson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan’s Miyu Yamashita and Rio Takeda pull away from the field at Women’s British Open
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita started and finished with short birdie putts and was flawless in between as she posted a 7-under 65 on Friday to build a three-shot lead over Rio Takeda going into the weekend of the Women’s British Open. The Japanese players, both among the top 15 in the women’s world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy cleared to practice after concussion protocol as Drue Tranquill departs
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy cleared the concussion protocol and was back at practice on Friday, a good sign for a wide receiver group that has had its share of bumps and bruises throughout training camp. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Worthy was placed in the protocol after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies’ Harper
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday at home plate that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field. Baseball’s second-oldest ballpark hasn’t hosted an All-Star Game since 1990. Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodrigo De Paul excited for opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years of playing alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina’s national team, but the star midfielder said that for a long time, he’s dreamed of playing on the same club with his good friend. “Every time we would meet in the national team, the day-to-day was amazing,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India leads England by 52 runs after two days of the Oval test
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Yashasvi Jaiswal’s lucky half-century overturned India’s first-innings deficit into a 52-run lead against England on day two Friday of the fifth test at the Oval. The bowlers dominated the day as 15 wickets fell on a misbehaving pitch, but any risk taken by the batters was rewarded. Jaiswal, dropped twice, was 51 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis star Novak Djokovic among investors to buy a stake in second-tier French soccer club Le Mans
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
LE MANS, France (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic is part of a group of investors who have bought a stake in French second-tier soccer team Le Mans, along with ex-Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, the club said Friday. Le Mans said in a statement that they join other new financial investors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Osaka reaches NBO fourth round with straight-sets win over Ostapenko in Montreal
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
MONTREAL — Japan’s Naomi Osaka is moving on to the National Bank Open’s fourth round after a 6-2, 6-4 win over 22nd-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on Friday. Osaka, a former world No. 1, hit five aces and converted six of nine breakpoint opportunities, taking the match in 72 minutes on IGA Stadium’s centre court. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
