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Scott Robertson names 4 new caps in the All Blacks lineup to play France in the 1st test
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named four new caps including Netherlands-born lock Fabian Holland in his team to play France in the first rugby test at Dunedin on Saturday. Holland has been named in the starting lineup along with Crusaders backrower Christian Lio-Willie. Chiefs prop Ollie Norris and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage promises a positive response after hosts lose Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Pia Sundhage’s biggest challenge just got bigger. The Switzerland coach was left despondent Wednesday after watching her team dominate against Norway then lose 2-1 in its opening match at the Women’s European Championship. Ada Hegerberg led Norway’s revival, cancelling Nadine Riesen’s opener by equalizing four minutes before she forced an own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is once again an all-star. It’s the fifth straight year the Toronto Blue Jays slugger has made the American League all-star team, and the fourth time he’ll be the starting first baseman. He beat out New York Yankees star Paul Goldschmidt for the top spot, garnering 75 per cent of the vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark to miss 4th straight game for Fever with a strained left groin
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark will miss her fourth consecutive game with a strained left groin for the Indiana Fever when they host Las Vegas. The Fever announced Clark’s status on Wednesday, a day before their game against the Aces. Clark’s most recent absence, the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman, Smith join Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters for first time since 1980
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will have three fan-elected starters in the All-Star Game for the first time in 45 years, with first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Will Smith joining designated hitter Shohei Ohtani as winners in final ballot totals announced Wednesday. Detroit will have three fan-picked starters for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract, and a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday the club is bringing back guard Dante Exum on a one-year contract. The team didn’t disclose details in announcing Flagg’s deal. The total value of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Pillar, former Blue Jays outfielder recently released by Rangers, retires after 13-year career
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Kevin Pillar, an outfielder who spent the majority of his 13-year major league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Pillar confirmed his decision during an appearance on the Foul Territory podcast, about a month after he was released by the Texas Rangers. After rehabilitating from offseason thumb surgery, Pillar played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Lindgren plans to bring his defensive-minded ways to Seattle Kraken
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Ryan Lindgren might come from a family of goalies, but the newest addition to the Seattle Kraken blue line knew from an early age he didn’t have much of a future in net. His older brother, Charlie, is a goalie with the Washington Capitals. The younger Lindgren — who signed a four-year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Panda has fractured left wrist, released from hospital after fall at WNBA game
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Good news, basketball fans: Red Panda intends to be ready for next season. Red Panda, the popular performer who fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during halftime of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, has a broken left wrist and will need further consultation with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With the Mets in a tailspin, slumping Lindor dropped from leadoff spot
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot Wednesday night with the New York Mets in a major tailspin. After making 191 consecutive starts at the top of the lineup, Lindor was listed in the No. 2 hole as the designated hitter for the second game of a day-night doubleheader against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston Legacy signs California native Annie Karich as first player
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team Boston Legacy has signed its first player, midfielder Annie Karich. Karich, who is from Surfside, California, joins Boston from Germany’s SC Freiburg, where she’s played for the past two seasons. She is signed through 2027. The Legacy joins the league next season along with an ... Read More »
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