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Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade after misunderstandings with coach
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade. Shumi Babaev, Chinakhov’s agent, posted a statement from his client about his intentions on X on Thursday. “I had some misunderstandings with the coach during the season. Now I would be glad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump will visit Scotland, where his family has golf courses, and will talk trade with Starmer
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will head to Scotland next week, visiting areas where his family owns two golf courses and is opening a third, and will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade ahead of an official state visit to Britain in September. Trump’s trip from July 25-29 will see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snoop Dogg joins ownership group of Welsh soccer club Swansea
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Snoop Dogg has become a “co-owner and investor” of Welsh soccer club Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Thursday’s announcement, which shines a spotlight on yet another unheralded team from Wales after Wrexham’s well-documented journey. “My love of football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgeon, dead at age 68
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. David Altchek, who performed more than 2,000 Tommy John surgeries and was the New York Mets longtime medical director, died Thursday. He was 68. His death was announced by the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he was co-chief emeritus. Altchek told associates last year he had been diagnosed with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
TORONTO — A year away from the IndyCar Series gave Toronto’s Devlin DeFrancesco time to reflect — and grow, both as a driver and as a person. Now the 25-year-old is literally back in the driver’s seat and will be behind the wheel at his hometown course. DeFrancesco is the only Canadian in the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames sign Kerins, Kuznetsov and Poirier to two-way contracts
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have resigned centre Rory Kerins and defencemen Yan Kuznetsov and Jeremie Poirier, the NHL club announced Thursday. Kuznetsov signed a two-year, two-way deal worth US$812,500 a season that becomes a one-way contract in the second year while Kerins and Poirier signed one-year, one-way contracts worth $775,000. Kerins led the American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fox Sports teams up with Barstool Sports, including appearances on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
Fox Sports is joining forces with Barstool Sports. Barstool Sports’ programming will appear on Fox Sports 1 while founder Dave Portnoy will appear on Fox Sports “Big Noon Kickoff” college football show. The partnership was announced Thursday afternoon. “(Barstool owner and founder) Dave (Portnoy) has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams decides to retire from NFL at age 30
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire from the NFL at age 30. His agent, Tory Dandy, told general manager Joe Ortiz on Wednesday night, hours before the first full day of training camp. Williams signed a $6 million, one-year deal in mid-March to return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far from the lead. Former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick handled the notorious “Calamity Corner” par-3 16th by chipping in for birdie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Smith is latest big-money move in women’s soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
Olivia Smith has set a new benchmark in women’s soccer with her move from Liverpool to Arsenal for a reported 1 million pounds ($1.34 million). That makes the 20-year-old Canada forward the most expensive player in the history of the women’s game and her move is the just the latest record-breaking deal in recent times. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Switzerland draws inspiration from historic upsets as it preps for Spain in quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on July 17th, 2025
Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage is leaning into soccer history to prepare for one of the toughest games in her storied career Friday at the Women’s European Championship. Her fast-improving young team has a quarterfinal against world champion and tournament favorite Spain in the Swiss capital that once staged a legendary upset. The “Miracle of Bern” ... Read More »
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