National Sports
Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound with cramping vs. Reds but hopes to make next start
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is hopeful that he will be able to make his next mound start after his outing Wednesday night was cut short by cramping in his right hip. Ohtani was scheduled to go four innings on a hot, humid night against the Cincinnati Reds, but he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees tie it 3 times in late innings before finally beating Rays 5-4 in 11
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan McMahon drove in the winning run in the 11th inning with a single to deep center field, and the New York Yankees edged the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Wednesday night in a back-and-forth finish. Trent Grisham hit a tying homer in the eighth, Anthony Volpe did the same in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders sign Kolton Miller to 3-year, $66 million extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kolton Miller, one of the NFL’s top left tackles, signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders, with $42.5 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the contract said Wednesday. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sánchez hits 2-run HR, Quantrill pitches 5 innings as Marlins beat Cardinals 2-0
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — JesĂşs Sánchez hit a two-run homer in the third inning, Cal Quantrill pitched five innings and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night. The Marlins have won 10 of 13 overall and 17 of their last 22 on the road. Quantrill (4-8) gave up three hits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs add depth to rotation by acquiring Michael Soroka from Nationals, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
The Chicago Cubs agreed to acquire right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, adding a veteran starter as they pursue an NL Central title, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the trade was not official, said Washington received two minor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nathan Lukes’ 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a win over the Orioles
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nathan Lukes capped Toronto’s five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Blue Jays held on for a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to avoid a four-game sweep. Toronto’s AL East lead was down to four games after dropping the first three of this series against the last-place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collier scores 30, McBride 24 as Lynx beat Liberty 100-93 in Finals rematch
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 30 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride added 24 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed New York Liberty 100-93 on Wednesday night in a rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals. Bridget Carleton made a 3-pointer from the corner with 7:08 remaining in the fourth quarter to give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hillmon hits tiebreaking 3 with 2.6 seconds left, scores career-high 21 points as Dream beat Wings
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Naz Hillmon made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left and scored 12 of her career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Atlanta Dream to an 88-85 victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night. Allisha Gray had 15 points, Brionna Jones scored 14 and Maya Caldwell added a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steer’s 2-run triple in 8th helps Reds beat Dodgers 5-2 after Ohtani’s outing cut short
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Wednesday night after Shohei Ohtani’s pitching outing was cut short. Ohtani left the mound accompanied by a trainer during the fourth inning with no outs and a 2-0 count against Spencer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi’s last-second assist lifts Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in Leagues Cup
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night. It was Messi’s first game back since he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies acquire hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran in trade with Twins
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies think Jhoan Duran has electric stuff. So electric that they were willing to pay a hefty price for the hard-throwing closer. The Phillies reeled in Duran on Wednesday, trading two of their top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the veteran right-hander. “This guy’s one of the best closers ... Read More »
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