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Wimbledon: No. 1 Sabalenka gets past No. 104 Siegemund to reach the semifinals. Taylor Fritz wins
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka trailed by a set, then twice was down a break in the third before grabbing the last three games to reach the Wimbledon semifinals by overcoming 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 at Centre Court on Tuesday. Sabalenka, No. 1 since last October, never has been to a title match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors sign centre Jakob Poeltl to multiyear contract extension
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Jakob Poeltl to a multiyear contract extension, the NBA club announced Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but multiple outlets reported the deal is worth US$104 million over four years. The 29-year-old from Austria averaged a career-high 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds, along with 1.2 blocks and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xander Schauffele is trying to flush what feels like his worst season
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — The best thing Xander Schauffele has going for him in the worst season of his career is a good attitude. That much was evident Tuesday when he walked into the media center at the Scottish Open and saw his picture. It was on a wall beneath a sign that said, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valour FC looks for ‘miracle’ against Whitecaps in Canadian Championship quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
Despite playing the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-2 draw in the opening leg of their Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal, Valour FC coach and general manager Phillip Dos Santos knows the odds are stacked against his Canadian Premier League team getting a result in Wednesday’s return leg at B.C. Place Stadium. Dos Santos, a former Vancouver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal acquires goalkeeper Thomas Gillier on loan from Bologna
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired Chilean goalkeeper Thomas Gillier on loan from Bologna FC until the end of the season on Tuesday. The deal includes an option to extend the loan through the 2026 season. Gillier will be eligible to play starting July 24, when the secondary transfer window opens. Gillier did not play a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Wales team bus involved in road traffic crash en route to practice
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — The Wales team bus was involved in a road traffic crash on Tuesday and its training session was canceled at the stadium where it plays France at the Women’s European Championship. The Welsh Football Association said in a statement all the people involved — players and staff on the bus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz beats Karen Khachanov for his first semifinal at the grass-court Slam
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Fritz recovered from a mid-match lull during which he was treated by a trainer for a foot problem and reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) victory over Karen Khachanov on Tuesday. The No. 5-seeded Fritz, an American who was the runner-up at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harris English’s caddie is denied a UK visa over his past drug conviction
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Harris English is spending the next two weeks in the United Kingdom for the Scottish Open and British Open, two tournaments that could be critical in his bid to play in another Ryder Cup. His caddie, Eric Larson, is stuck at home without being able to obtain a new Electronic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mandava joins Sunderland after leaving Atletico as Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Former Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava joined Premier League newcomer Sunderland on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Mozambique left back signed a two-year deal, having left Atletico after his contract expired following the Club World Cup. Mandava made 99 appearances for Atletico across all competitions after joining in 2022 and featured regularly last season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Electronic line calling system malfunctions during quarterfinal match
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A malfunction with Wimbledon’s new electronic line calling system required a point to be replayed during a quarterfinal match between Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov on Tuesday. The gaffe occurred during the first game of the fourth set on Court No. 1 after Fritz had served at 15-0 and the players exchanged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier set to reveal teams they drafted for WNBA All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Naphessa Collier each have their draft strategy for the WNBA All-Star Game. The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clark’s home arena in Indianapolis. The squads will be revealed Tuesday night. There’s intrigue whether Clark will draft Fever ... Read More »
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