National Sports
Alex Michelsen continues run to quarterfinals of National Bank Open in Toronto
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Alex Michelsen of the United States reached the quarterfinals of the men’s National Bank Open in Toronto with a straight sets win over countryman Learner Tien. The 26th-seeded Michelsen swept Tien 6-3, 6-3 in their fourth-round match in the Masters 1000 tennis tournament. Michelsen continued to roll after ousting third seed Lorenzo Musetti ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamashita struggles and sees her Women’s British Open lead shrink to 1 shot over Kim
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the greens, a rough combination that led to a hard-fought round of 2-over 74 on Saturday that shrunk her lead to one shot over A Lim Kim in the Women’s British Open. Yamashita, who led by three shots going into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck’s attempt to come back this season is over. Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery. An All-Star last season, the 29-year-old Houck went on the injured list in mid-May with a right flexor strain after going 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun for a record $325 million and move the team to Boston, according to a person familiar with the sale. The franchise wouldn’t play in Boston until the 2027 season. Pagliuca also would contribute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaiswal century gives India good chance of tying test series against England
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Yashasvi Jaiswal loves playing against England’s cricketers. India’s 23-year-old opening batter struck his fourth test century against England, and his sixth overall, to put the visitors firmly in control on Day 3 of the fifth and final test at the Oval on Saturday. Jaiswal had his fair share of luck, though, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaiswal century gives India good chance of tying test series with England
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Yashasvi Jaiswal loves playing against England’s cricketers. India’s 23-year-old opening batter struck his fourth test century against England, and his sixth overall, to put the visitors firmly in control on Day 3 of the fifth and final test at the Oval on Saturday. Jaiswal had his fair share of luck, though, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle signs England goalkeeper Ramsdale on season-long loan from Southampton
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from relegated Southampton on Saturday. Newcastle announced the signing on its website with the Premier League club’s coach Eddie Howe calling the 27-year-old Ramsdale “an exceptional goalkeeper who adds further quality and international experience to our squad.” The England international was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs’ Rashee Rice says he has ‘completely changed’ after causing dangerous crash on Dallas highway
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has “completely changed” after causing a chain-reaction crash last year on a Dallas highway that left multiple people injured, cost him more than $1 million in a settlement to victims, and resulted in a 30-day jail sentence that he will have to fulfill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, US$165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Doncic with Los Angeles through 2028. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers LB Denzel Perryman arrested on weapons charges and remains in jail
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested on weapons charges during a traffic stop for vehicle code violations and remained in jail on Saturday, law enforcement officials said. During the traffic stop on Friday evening, Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies discovered five firearms, including two assault weapons, in Perryman’s vehicle, the agency said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Laferriere agrees to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the L.A. Kings
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, US$12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Saturday for Laferriere, who was a restricted free agent this summer after playing out his entry-level contract. The 23-year-old Laferriere had 19 goals and 23 assists last ... Read More »
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