National Sports
Jofra Archer’s triumphant return helps England defeat India at Lord’s
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — It was July 14. Of course Jofra Archer was going to open the bowling for England against India on the final day of the Lord’s test on Monday. “Yeah, part of the reason I went with Jof this morning … six years ago now to the day,” England captain Ben Stokes said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coffey won’t return as Oilers assistant coach, Schwartz out as goaltending coach
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
EDMONTON — A shakeup behind Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch had the NHL club changing goalie coaches and Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey shifting from behind the bench to an upstairs adviser role. Paul McFarland came on board as a power-play specialist after Glen Gulutzan’s departure to become head coach of the Dallas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tempers flare in England-India test series but captains downplay tensions
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Captains Ben Stokes and Shubman Gill downplayed the tensions between their England and India teams and regarded them as a normal part of big series. Their five-match series became spiky in the third test at Lord’s, where England barely won by 22 runs on Monday. India was angry with England’s time-wasting tactic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game at Truist Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers star will be followed in the batting order by left fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Atlanta Braves. Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte will hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sportsnet falls short in communication with fans over streaming price hike, prof says
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
Sportsnet fell short in its communication with fans over its significant price hike of its premium service, a sports management professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept. 9, with the annual plan jumping from $249.99 to $324.99 and the monthly price rising from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that despite frequent conversations with Big Ten counterpart Tony Petitti, the two leagues have yet to agree on the College Football Playoff format after this upcoming season and could leave it at 12 teams. The disagreement doesn’t stem from a lack of communication. Sankey said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lowry back in his happy place at Royal Portrush where mural depicts ‘special’ 2019 win
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A mural of Shane Lowry holding aloft the claret jug adorns the side wall of a house just across the road from Royal Portrush. For the people in this part of Northern Ireland, it is a piece of art that serves as a constant reminder of not just one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Modric signs with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner signed a one-year contract with Milan on Monday after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the love
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long. By the time he finished his first practice round for the British Open — his first time back on these links in 2,187 days — there was a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL legend John Elway won’t be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his business partner Jeffrey Sperbeck was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart at a Southern California golf resort community last April, authorities said. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told KUSA-TV in Denver on Friday that investigators found nothing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BRITISH OPEN ’25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
By Canadian Press on July 14th, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: 1. What was the first trophy given to the British Open champion? a.) A championship belt b.) A claret jug c.) A silver sword 2. Who holds the British Open record for largest margin of victory? a.) Old Tom ... Read More »
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