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France captain Griedge Mbock ruled out of Euro 2025 opener against England
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its opening match at the Women’s European Championship against defending champion England. Mbock has been struggling with a right calf injury and trained apart from her teammates on Thursday, two days before France’s opener in Zurich. France coach Laurent Bonadei confirmed on Friday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals place pitcher Trevor Williams on the injured list with an elbow sprain
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals placed starter Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain Friday, two days after the veteran right-hander gave up a season-high seven runs in an 11-2 loss to Detroit. Williams is 3-10 with a 6.21 ERA in 17 starts this season and is tied for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frankfurt signs Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt signed Germany forward Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga rival Mainz on Friday. The 24-year-old Burkardt signed a contract through June 2030. “Jonny has a lot of qualities that will benefit our game. He has proven his finishing ability at Mainz, just as he has his tactical understanding. He’s an absolute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami’s clash with CF Montréal
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montréal is bracing for a visit from Lionel Messi. Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Friday the Argentine great is expected to travel to Montreal and be available to play in Saturday’s Major League Soccer match at Stade Saputo. Mascherano dismissed the idea of leaving Messi in Florida, noting the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moritz Wagner is returning to the Magic on 1-year deal, AP source says, as NBA free agency continues
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
The Orlando Magic are bringing back forward Moritz Wagner on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Friday. Wagner, the brother of Magic forward Franz Wagner, will sign a contract worth $5 million, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Long VAR review of 4-plus minutes decides no penalty for Denmark against Sweden
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — A video review of more than four minutes was needed to decide Denmark should not be awarded a penalty against Sweden early in their Women’s European Championship game on Friday. Brazilian referee Edina Alves was whistled and jeered by fans during the long delay. She studied the incident on a fieldside monitor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother gather for wake after fatal crash
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Family and friends of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother gathered at a chapel where their bodies were brought for a wake on Friday, a day after the Portuguese soccer players were killed in a car crash. Some hugged and wept before entering the Capela da Ressurreição São Cosme. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain winger Nico Williams agrees to stay at Athletic Bilbao for the next decade
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain winger Nico Williams agreed to long-term deal on Friday that will keep him at Athletic Bilbao through 2035. Barcelona was reportedly keen on trying to sign the 22-year-old Williams. He has been one of the top rising talents since he excelled in helping Spain win the 2024 European Championship. Instead, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA fines Chelsea $23.6M and Barcelona $17.7M for financial monitoring rules breaches
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Chelsea was fined 20 million euros ($23.6 million) for breaking financial monitoring rules and Barcelona was ordered to pay 15 million euros ($17.7 million) by UEFA on Friday. Both clubs must pay tens of millions of more euros (dollars) in future seasons if they miss financial targets set by UEFA. Chelsea had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Landostand makes Silverstone glow as Lando Norris targets British GP victory
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Expectations are high for Lando Norris to deliver a breakthrough victory at his home British Grand Prix. Nowhere more so than in the Landostand. Fans in McLaren orange and the luminous yellow of Norris’ helmet gathered for Friday practice at the new Landostand — actually a series of stands — around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies demote rookie pitcher Mick Abel to Triple-A 2 months after 9 strikeouts in his debut
By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies also recalled reliever Seth Johnson from Lehigh Valley ahead of Friday’s game against Cincinnati. The 23-year-old Abel made six starts for the Phillies and went ... Read More »
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