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Bayern aims for Jamal Musiala’s return by the end of 2025 after breaking leg at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Jamal Musiala is still using crutches after breaking his leg at the Club World Cup but Bayern Munich hopes he’ll be back by the end of the year. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder was stretchered off in pain after colliding with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as his team lost 2-0 to Paris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Penske Entertainment, the Roger Penske-owned entity that holds Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar among its assets, said Thursday it has sold one-third interest in the company to FOX. The sale was described as a strategic investment and partnership designed to launch new growth for IndyCar and it includes a multi-year contract extension for Fox Sports’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charles Leclerc hails Ferrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur’s “vision” after contract extended
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc hailed Fred Vasseur’s “vision” and cold-blooded approach after the Ferrari team principal was handed a new contract following speculation about his future. Ferrari said the deal for Vasseur announced on Thursday was a sign of “trust in Fred’s leadership”, with the Italian team yet to win a Formula 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anna Hall now a member of heptathlon’s exclusive 7,000-point club, world record within reach
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
On New Year’s Eve, Anna Hall designs a decorative vision board that outlines her upcoming goals. Her most recent list includes being a good dog mom, making track fun and deepening friendships. Not appearing on her artfully crafted board for the first time in a while — breaking into heptathlon’s exclusive 7,000-point club. She just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays acquire former Cy Young-winning pitcher Shane Bieber from Cleveland
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have made a splash on MLB trade deadline day, acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland receives minor-league pitcher Khal Stephen, ranked the No. 5 prospect in Toronto’s system. Bieber, 30, is nearing a return from Tommy John surgery and hasn’t pitched in the majors this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deal on ‘valid business purpose’ avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
The new agency vetting name, image and likeness deals in college sports reached an agreement Thursday that relaxes standards on player agreements with third-party collectives and avoids taking the issue back to court after years of legal wrangling. The College Sports Commission said it will now consider a third-party company that seeks to pay a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at hometown National Bank Open
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Genie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be forgiven for thinking she was still in her prime. On center court in her hometown, Bouchard delivered a thrilling performance — and a heartfelt goodbye to tennis — with a hard-fought loss in her final match Wednesday night. “I’ve always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nottingham Forest signs Swiss forward Dan Ndoye from Bologna
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest signed Switzerland international Dan Ndoye from Bologna on Thursday. The 24-year-old forward has joined on a five-year deal. Forest did not say what the fee was for Ndoye, who helped his team to the Coppa Italia title last season by scoring the winning goal in the final. “Dan is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LĂ©on Marchand might be French but he led a Texas-flavored moment at the swim worlds
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — LĂ©on Marchand of France won gold in the 200-meter individual medley at the swimming world championships on Thursday – and it had a Texas flavor to it. American swimmer Shaine Casas claimed the silver and Hubert KĂłs of Hungary took the bronze. The top trio all train with American Bob Bowman at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suárez to Mariners, Durán to Phillies as MLB trade market heats up before Thursday’s deadline
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
The Seattle Mariners acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez, the Philadelphia Phillies dealt for hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Durán and identical twin relievers Tyler and Taylor Rogers got traded on the same day, capping a busy Wednesday as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches on Thursday. Suárez — who had 36 homers and 87 RBIs this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Summer McIntosh strikes gold again, closing in on history at swimming worlds
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
SINGAPORE — Canada’s Summer McIntosh has claimed her third gold medal of the world swimming championships. The 18-year-old from Toronto won the women’s 200-metre butterfly on Thursday in a meet-record time, just shy of the world mark. McIntosh also won the 200 freestyle and 400 individual medley earlier in the meet, and is aiming for ... Read More »
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