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Parry makes the first hole-in-one at this year’s British Open
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open at Royal Portrush has had its first hole-in-one. English golfer John Parry hit an 8-iron at the 192-yard No. 13 that landed at the front of the green, took a couple of bounces and hopped straight into the cup. There were big celebrations on the tee, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British and Irish Lions dominate early and hang on for a 27-19 win over Australia
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Flyhalf Finn Russell kicked a penalty, landed three conversions and set up the first try as the British and Irish Lions dominated early and then held on for a 27-19 win over Australia in Saturday’s series-opening test. In their first test match in Australia in 12 years, the Lions took control ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler in the lead at the British Open on key day of movement at Royal Portrush
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was quick to point out the British Open was only at the halfway point at Royal Portrush. Considering the world’s No. 1 player was in the lead, it felt like a sprint Saturday for so many players to catch up. Rory McIlroy fell seven shots off the lead. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playing the All-Star Game at home creates special feeling for Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever players
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell spent last week tamping down the All-Star excitement. First, she had to play some crucial games. On Friday, she finally had a chance to show how she felt about playing Saturday’s game on her home court. Mitchell’s eyes opened wide, the trademark grin stretched across her face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parry makes first hole-in-one at this year’s British Open
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open at Royal Portrush has had its first hole-in-one. English golfer John Parry’s tee shot at the 192-yard No. 13 landed at the front of the green, took a couple of bounces and hopped straight into the cup. There were big celebrations on the tee, with Parry congratulated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France early in Stage 14
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
LUCHON-SUPERBAGNERES, France (AP) — Tour de France contender Remco Evenepoel withdrew from the race during the final Pyrenean stage on Saturday. The 25-year-old Belgian rider, who was third overall, struggled early on as the peloton faced another day of suffering during Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. The Olympic champion, who was wearing the white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England optimistic captain Leah Williamson will recover for Euro 2025 semifinal vs. Italy
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — The England team is “very optimistic” that captain Leah Williamson will be ready to face Italy in the semifinals of the Women’s European Championship on Tuesday. Williamson had to come off during extra time of England’s dramatic quarterfinal victory over Sweden on Thursday and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden’s, but with more sports events and golf
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, meant to convey the administration’s attempts to bring big changes to government at breakneck speed. But when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace in the opening months of his second term is comparable to Joe Biden’s. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British and Irish Lions beat Australia 27-19 in series-opening rugby test
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Finn Russell kicked a penalty, landed three conversions and set up the first try as the British and Irish Lions led from the first minute on the way to overpowering the Wallabies 27-19 in the series-opening rugby test Saturday. In their first test match in Australia in 12 years, the Lions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Chicago Sky’s new social media protection: How it works and how it came to be
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chicago Sky co-owner Nadia Rawlinson knew things were serious. The Sky increased security to nearly 24 hours a day — around hotels, outside gyms, by buses and planes. The things that Rawlinson said did not have to be thought about just a few years ago were now prime considerations. It’s what led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK government backs London bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships
By Canadian Press on July 19th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London’s bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships. London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also held the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. The plan is to stage the 2029 worlds at ... Read More »
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