National Sports
PogaÄŤar crushes rivals in brutal uphill time trial and solidifies Tour lead
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PEYRAGUDES, France (AP) — Tadej PogaÄŤar delivered another crushing defeat to his Tour de France rivals by dominating an uphill time trial and reinforcing his grip on the yellow jersey on Friday. The brutal effort in the Pyrenees mountains was all about strength and stamina. It was just a painful experience offering no respite after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men’s water polo team loses 22-10 to Montenegro at world championships
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
SINGAPORE — Canada’s men’s water polo was eliminated from medal contention at the world aquatics championships with a 22-10 loss to Montenegro on Friday. Montenegro opened up a 12-3 halftime lead after blanking Canada 5-0 in the second quarter. The Canadians were more competitive in the second half but were unable to make up any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal signs England forward Noni Madueke from Chelsea
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal’s transfer spree continued with the signing of England forward Noni Madueke from Chelsea on Friday. He is Arsenal’s fourth signing of the offseason after midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgard and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The 23-year-old Madueke’s move comes after two and a half years at Chelsea, where he won the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s Turnberry course is ‘worthy’ of hosting the British Open, says DeChambeau
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — American golfer Bryson DeChambeau appears to have a good relationship with President Donald Trump, with the pair once enjoying a round that has been watched more than 15 million times on YouTube. Now the two-time major champion is doing some British Open campaigning for him. DeChambeau, one of golf’s biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conway rides his luck to lead New Zealand to comfy T20 win over Zimbabwe
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — If Devon Conway was a cat, he used eight of nine lives to lead New Zealand over Zimbabwe by eight wickets in Twenty20 cricket on Friday. Conway was dropped on 1, should have been run out on 34, survived a strong lbw appeal and miscued shots all over Harare Sports Club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Harman hunts down another British Open title with early lead at Royal Portrush
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Brian Harman took dead aim in a mild breeze and surprising sunshine Friday at Royal Portrush for a 6-under 64 that sent him into the weekend hunting another British Open title. He was called the “Butcher of Hoylake” when Harman won the claret jug at Royal Liverpool two years ago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Little League star Mo’ne Davis to try out for new women’s pro baseball league
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
Mo’ne Davis is not done playing baseball. The former Little League phenom who at 13 became the first girl to pitch a victory — and a shutout — in the Little League World Series, will be one of more than 600 players to try out for the Women’s Professional Baseball League set to launch next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
BRNO — Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women’s World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. Swords, who has emerged as one of the stars of the tournament, added six rebounds and a steal. She went 3-of-6 from three-point range. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PogaÄŤar crushes rivals in brutal uphill time trial, solidifies Tour de France lead
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
PEYRAGUDES, France (AP) — Tadej PogaÄŤar delivered another crushing defeat to his Tour de France rivals, dominating an uphill time trial and killing off any remaining suspense while reinforcing his grip on the yellow jersey on Friday. The brutal effort in the Pyrenees mountains was all about strength and stamina. It was just a painful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom voted top interior offensive lineman by AP
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
Chris Lindstrom has spent much of his six-year career under the radar playing for an Atlanta team that hasn’t made the postseason since 2017. But Lindstrom’s play deserves much more attention as his ability to create holes in the run game and protect the passer is a key part to Atlanta’s offensive production. Lindstrom has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs’ Chris Jones voted top interior defensive lineman by AP panel
By Canadian Press on July 18th, 2025
The one main constant on Kansas City’s defense during a run of seven straight appearances in the AFC title game has been defensive tackle Chris Jones. While Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have carried the offense, Jones has done the same on the defensive end for the Chiefs with his knack of creating pressure at ... Read More »
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