National Sports
SafeSport paid investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned of allegations against an investigator for theft and harassment, it paid his way to agency headquarters for an all-staff training session that included after-hours socials where the center provided vouchers for drinks. The center would go on to fire the investigator, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to take over Real Madrid’s basketball team after EuroBasket
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Sergio Scariolo will take over Real Madrid’s basketball team after EuroBasket, the club said Thursday. Scariolo had announcement Wednesday that he would not continue with the national team after the 24-team tournament — Europe’s continental championship — ends in September. Madrid parted ways with coach Chus Mateo and said that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels place rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the injured list with a sprained left thumb
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday. Moore left the Angels’ 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night with the injury. Moore suffered the injury when he dove for Ozzie Albies’ ground ball in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Sonmez becomes first Turkish player in Open Era to reach third round of a Slam
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish player in the professional era to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament by beating Xinyu Wang 7-5, 7-5 at Wimbledon on Thursday. She hopes her win ensures it won’t be that long before another Turkish player reaches that stage. “My mom and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Famed Mexican boxer Julio CĂ©sar Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday. The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers sign GM Omar Khan to 3-year extension after offseason that included signing Aaron Rodgers
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a three-year extension after an offseason that saw the team bring in quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers announced the deal Thursday that will keep Khan with Pittsburgh through the 2028 season. He was hired as the team’s GM in 2022. “Omar and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champion Spain routs Portugal 5-0 in their Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BERN (AP) — Esther González scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a statement of intent by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women’s European Championship opener on Thursday. The 32-year-old González became the oldest player to score for Spain, minutes before 18-year-old Vicky LĂłpez became the youngest. Spain captain Alexia Putellas also scored for La ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County, located directly south of Portland, found McLemore, 32, guilty of rape, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also knows what to do when the football is in his hands. The rookie safety scored two return touchdowns last week in leading the Toronto Argonauts past the Ottawa Redblacks 29-16 for their first win of the season. The six-foot-three, 215-pound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Ben Shelton is 1 game away from winning when his match is suspended because of darkness
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam semifinalist Ben Shelton’s second-round match at Wimbledon was suspended because of fading light with him a game away from beating Rinky Hijikata on Thursday night. The 10th-seeded Shelton was about to serve for the match while leading 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 when action was halted at No. 2 Court, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young players in key roles in Marlins’ improvement
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — After Eury PĂ©rez struck out his season-high seventh batter on Thursday, the 6-foot-8 Marlins right-hander pumped his fist and looked up at the stands at Miami’s loanDepot Park. It was another win for the Marlins — their ninth in 10 games — and the first victory of the season for PĂ©rez after ... Read More »
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