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Wells and Grisham back in starting lineup for Yankees in series finale against Toronto
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Austin Wells and Trent Grisham are back in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday. Grisham was set to lead off and play center field, while Wells was behind the plate catching right-hander Clarke Schmidt and batting eighth. Wells and Grisham came off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s not just Novak Djokovic. Marin Cilic and other 30-somethings make their mark at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — After wrapping up a straight-set win on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic ran into another 38-year-old in the Wimbledon locker room. Gael Monfils, who was born about eight months before Djokovic and is the only player in the men’s draw who’s older, was waiting for the start of his second-round match. “He kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazilian quarterfinalists Fluminense and Palmeiras benefit from Club World Cup’s expanded field
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Fresh off a dramatic overtime victory over Manchester City, Al Hilal heads into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup against Fluminense, which also toppled a European heavyweight. The two teams meet Friday in Orlando, Florida. The tournament’s other Brazilian quarterfinalist, Palmeiras, faces Chelsea later in the day in Philadelphia. On Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport paid investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned of allegations against an investigator for theft and harassment, it paid his way to agency headquarters for an all-staff training session that included after-hours socials where the center provided vouchers for drinks. The center would go on to fire the investigator, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to take over Real Madrid’s basketball team after EuroBasket
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Sergio Scariolo will take over Real Madrid’s basketball team after EuroBasket, the club said Thursday. Scariolo had announcement Wednesday that he would not continue with the national team after the 24-team tournament — Europe’s continental championship — ends in September. Madrid parted ways with coach Chus Mateo and said that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels place rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the injured list with a sprained left thumb
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday. Moore left the Angels’ 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night with the injury. Moore suffered the injury when he dove for Ozzie Albies’ ground ball in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Sonmez becomes first Turkish player in Open Era to reach third round of a Slam
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish player in the professional era to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament by beating Xinyu Wang 7-5, 7-5 at Wimbledon on Thursday. She hopes her win ensures it won’t be that long before another Turkish player reaches that stage. “My mom and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Famed Mexican boxer Julio CĂ©sar Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday. The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers sign GM Omar Khan to 3-year extension after offseason that included signing Aaron Rodgers
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a three-year extension after an offseason that saw the team bring in quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers announced the deal Thursday that will keep Khan with Pittsburgh through the 2028 season. He was hired as the team’s GM in 2022. “Omar and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champion Spain routs Portugal 5-0 in their Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BERN (AP) — Esther González scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a statement of intent by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women’s European Championship opener on Thursday. The 32-year-old González became the oldest player to score for Spain, minutes before 18-year-old Vicky LĂłpez became the youngest. Spain captain Alexia Putellas also scored for La ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County, located directly south of Portland, found McLemore, 32, guilty of rape, ... Read More »
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