National Sports
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner shows off all-around game against the White Sox
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner delivered for the Chicago Cubs on Sunday — at the plate and in the field. Hoerner hit an RBI single and scored from first on Matt Shaw’s double in the sixth inning of the Cubs’ series finale against the Chicago White Sox. He also reached on an infield single in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tadej PogaÄŤar shows unrivaled audacity to win his fourth Tour de France title in style
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The roads were dangerously slippery after heavy rain. A fourth Tour de France title was all but won anyway, so finishing safely in the pack would do fine for Tadej PogaÄŤar. Especially considering Sunday’s final stage had already been neutralized for safety reasons and he just had to complete the race. Surely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tina Charles scores 24 points as WNBA-worst Sun pound expansion Valkyries 95-64
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tina Charles scored 24 points, Bria Hartley and Marina Mabrey both added 15 and the last-place Connecticut Sun rolled to a 95-64 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. The Sun (4-20) had a season high for points thanks to season bests of 12 3-pointers, 53% overall shooting (35 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delayed start at Belgian Grand Prix highlights Formula 1’s challenge with racing in the rain
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
Of all the thousands of pieces of equipment that Formula 1 hauls around the world, few are used less often than the full wet tire. They stayed piled up in stacks, not on the cars, on Sunday as drivers sat out a rain delay of more than an hour to the start of the Belgian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-round pick Shemar Stewart has plenty of learning moments during his initial Bengals’ practice
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — One day after signing his rookie contact, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took the field for his first NFL practice on Sunday. While Stewart was the final Bengals’ draft pick to sign and criticized ownership while the negotiations were going on, coach Zac Taylor said that the organization can leave all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers lock in Rashawn Slater with a multi-year extension
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday agreed to a multi-year contract extension with left tackle Rashawn Slater, keeping him as Justin Herbert’s protector. Slater has started all 52 games at left tackle since being chosen 13th overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Northwestern. Last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padraig Harrington wins Senior British Open for his second senior major title this year
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
BERKSHIRE, England (AP) — Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn’t notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery Sunday at the Senior British Open. He closed with a 3-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made eagle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays place All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 7-day injured list with a concussion
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the club recalled catcher Ali Sanchez and activated him for the series finale against the Detroit Tigers. The 26-year-old Kirk was pulled in the fourth inning of Saturday’s 6-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From hoops to Hall of Fame: Antonio Gates’ unique NFL journey to Canton
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
Antonio Gates thought his path to a Hall of Fame career would have been in basketball. Instead, he became one of the best tight ends in NFL history. Gates will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, getting elected to Canton without playing college football. He played his entire 16-year career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Defending champion England has won the Women’s European Championship after defeating Spain in the final. The match in Basel was a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Lionesses 1-0. Coincidentally, the same countries played in the men’s European Championship final last year. Spain won that match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls and coach Billy Donovan agree to a contract extension
By Canadian Press on July 27th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and coach Billy Donovan have agreed to a contract extension, the team said Sunday. The team did not reveal the length or financial terms of the contract. Donovan has a 195-205 record with one playoff appearance in five seasons as the Bulls’ coach. Chicago went 39-43 for the second ... Read More »
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