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Third-year Major League Cricket league hopes to keep growing the sport in US
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist had barely made it inside the Coliseum entrance when dozens of fans swarmed him, and he obliged every request for photos and autographs. Major League Cricket’s week-long stop in the Bay Area last month had top officials in the sport thrilled with how the old Oakland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets sign defenceman Isaak Phillips to two-year, two-way contract
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The deal has an average annual value in of US$812,500 at the NHL level. The 23-year-old from Barrie, Ont., scored a goal in three games with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. He was traded to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC hosts Atlanta in a battle of struggling teams looking to climb standings
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto FC welcomes Atlanta United on Saturday in a battle of two teams still struggling to find a way back up the MLS standings. Atlanta (4-10-6) goes into weekend play in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, one place and one point above Toronto (4-11-5). Atlanta has just two wins in its last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England star Jofra Archer delivers early wicket and ‘X-factor’ on long-awaited test return
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England pace bowler Jofra Archer made an immediate impact in his first test match in 4 1/2 years, taking a wicket off his third ball to deliver on his “X-factor” billing at Lord’s on Friday. There was a buzz around a packed crowd at the home of cricket on Friday when Archer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root and Archer have big days for England as India hangs on in 3rd test at Lord’s
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Joe Root followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s on Friday. Replying to England’s 387 all out, India was 145-3 and 242 runs behind at the home of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon and will face Carlos Alcaraz in the final
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Jannik Sinner overwhelmed a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday to set up a showdown for the championship against Carlos Alcaraz. The No. 1-ranked Sinner’s victory at Centre Court put him in his first final at the All England Club. No. 2 Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root and Archer have big days for England as India hang on in 3rd test at Lord’s
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Joe Root followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s on Friday. Replying to England’s 387 all out, India was 145-3 and 242 runs behind at the home of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals’ EstĂ©vez replaces Rangers’ deGrom on AL All-Star roster; Mariners’ RodrĂguez will sit out
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos EstĂ©vez on Friday was named to replace Texas’ Jacob deGrom on the American League roster for the All-Star Game. DeGrom will be inactive because his scheduled start for the Rangers’ game at Houston on Saturday night falls too close to Tuesday’s All-Star Game. DeGrom will travel to Atlanta and participate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amateur star Woad keeps pace with Korda and in contention at Evian Championship
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad is living up to her pre-tournament billing and in contention at the halfway point of the Evian Championship. Keeping pace with world No. 1 Nelly Korda, Woad — coming off a remarkable six-stroke win on the Ladies European Tour — shot 2-under 69 on Friday to move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic figure skating champion Pelletier joins NHL’s Stars as assistant coach
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
DALLAS — Former figure skating star David Pelletier is getting his first shot at being an NHL assistant coach. The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Pelletier is joining new head coach Glen Gulutzan’s staff. The 50-year-old from Sayabec, Que., had been a skating coach with the Edmonton Oilers for the last 11 years. Pelletier joined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams accepts a wild card for the DC Open. She hasn’t competed in more than a year
By Canadian Press on July 11th, 2025
Venus Williams accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at this month’s DC Open, which would be the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s first tournament in more than a year. Williams, who turned 45 in June, is listed as “inactive” on the WTA Tour’s website. She hasn’t competed in an official match since the Miami Open ... Read More »
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