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Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso didn’t start Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds because of a right hand contusion, putting in jeopardy the New York Mets All-Star first baseman’s team record for consecutive games played. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Alonso — whose 353 consecutive games played are the second-most in the majors behind Atlanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England to host the next three World Test Championship finals in 2027, 2029 and 2031
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — England will host the next three World Test Championship finals in 2027, 2029 and 2031, the International Cricket Council said. All of the first three WTC showpieces have been held in England, most recently last month at Lord’s when South Africa beat Australia. Cricket’s governing body confirmed the decision at its annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh beats Pakistan by 7 wickets in T20 series opener
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — Disciplined bowling and a superb half-century by opener Parvez Hossain Emon led Bangladesh to a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan with almost five overs to spare in their T20 series opener on Sunday. Parvez struck a 39-ball 56 not out, with three fours and five sixes, to help Bangladesh reach 112-3 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
LJUBLJANA — Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men’s preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday. Sitting in 12th in the VNL standings, Canada did not make the elimination round and will look ahead to the world championships in September. Ukraine needed a win to advance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions DL Levi Onwuzurike out for season after ACL surgery, setback for team with ailing Alim McNeill
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike is out for the season after having knee surgery, a setback for a franchise that was counting on him to fill in for Alim McNeill. Lions coach Dan Campbell made the announcement Sunday morning, hours before his team had its first training camp practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa beats Zimbabwe by 7 wickets in T20 series to set up final against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Rubin Hermann hit four sixes and 63 runs as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets with 16 balls remaining in a T20 tri-series match on Sunday. The comfortable win means South Africa and New Zealand will contest the final on Saturday after Zimbabwe lost for the third straight time. Chasing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wellens wins Tour de France 15th stage, teammate PogaÄŤar maintains grip on yellow jersey
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
CARCASSONNE, France (AP) — Tim Wellens raced clear on the descent toward Carcassonne to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday while three-time champion Tadej PogaÄŤar tightened his hold on the yellow jersey. Wellens, a teammate of PogaÄŤar at UAE Team Emirates-XRG, was in a four-man leading group with Michael Storer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper all withdraw from Toronto tournament with injuries
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic and No. 5-ranked Jack Draper all withdrew Sunday from the Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto that starts in a week, citing injuries. The No. 1-ranked Sinner blamed his right elbow, which he hurt in a fall in the fourth round at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper all withdraw from the Toronto tournament
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic and No. 5-ranked Jack Draper all withdrew Sunday from the Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto that starts in a week. The No. 1-ranked Sinner cited his injured right elbow, which he hurt in a fall in the fourth round at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler is rounding his way toward third leg of career Grand Slam at British Open
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler began his bid for the third leg of the career Grand Slam on Sunday, taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush. The start was ideal. From the first cut of rough, Scheffler hit his approach to the right side of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s Jess Carter reveals racial abuse at Euro 2025, FA has contacted police
By Canadian Press on July 20th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — England defender Jess Carter says she has been subject to racial abuse online at the Women’s European Championship. Carter came in for a lot of criticism for her performance during England’s opening loss to France. And some of that has crossed the line even as the 27-year-old and the Lionesses have reached ... Read More »
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