National Sports
Ángel Correa leaving Atlético Madrid after 10 years to join Mexico’s Tigres
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Ángel Correa is leaving Atlético Madrid after 10 years to join Tigres UANL in Mexico’s Liga MX. Both clubs announced Wednesday they had agreed a deal for the right winger. The 30-year-old Argentine scored 88 goals with 65 assists in 469 matches with Atletico, where he helped the team win the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL suspends Turay, fines three others for their roles in post-game melee
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
TORONTO — The CFL on Wednesday suspended B.C. Lions defensive lineman Kemoko Turay for one game and fined three others for their roles in a post-game altercation last week. which ended on Sean Whyte’s 43-yard field goal. Turay and Montreal defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund became involved in an altercation outside the Alouettes’ locker room, prompting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB plans to use robot umpire challenge system in All-Star Game next week
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to use its robot umpire technology for ball-strike challenges in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Atlanta, another step toward possible regular-season use next season. MLB said Wednesday it intends to make the All-Star announcement Thursday. Teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges during the spring training test, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek’s first Wimbledon semifinal comes against Belinda Bencic. Djokovic to face Sinner
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova that went from a stroll to a bit of a struggle in the late stages Wednesday. “Even though I’m in the middle of the tournament, I already got goosebumps after this win,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Tech selects Ryan Alpert as athletic director
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech named Ryan Alpert as its next vice president and director of athletics, the school announced Tuesday. Alpert will replace J Batt, who left to take the same job at Michigan State. “Today’s announcement is a reflection of Georgia Tech’s commitment to elevating the competitive profile of our athletic programs on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swim star McIntosh eyeing gold with added challenge of extra event at upcoming worlds
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
Summer McIntosh has learned to manage hectic competition schedules better over the years. And with that has come a willingness to further challenge herself. The 18-year-old from Toronto has her sights set on wins in five events at the upcoming world aquatics championships in Singapore. McIntosh won four medals (three gold, one silver) at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado coach Deion Sanders declines to address health issues at Big 12 media days
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Deion Sanders declined to address any of his health issues when he took the podium at Big 12 football media days Wednesday after being away from Colorado. “I’m not here to talk about my health,” said Sanders, who is going to his third season as the Buffaloes coach. “I’m here to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groups for 2025 NBA Cup tournament released by league. Tournament ends Dec. 16 in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will play its group-stage games in this season’s tournament against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami, the league announced Wednesday. The league unveiled the groups for the third year of the tournament, which tips off on Oct. 31. Group play continues through Nov. 28. Quarterfinals will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic reaches a record 14th Wimbledon semifinal and faces No. 1 Jannik Sinner next
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semifinals for a men’s-record 14th time as he pursues his unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, quickly recovering from an awkward fall in the last game to beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday and set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada captain Sophie de Goede starts on the bench in return from knee injury
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
Captain Sophie de Goede, returning to action after a 13-month injury absence, starts on the bench Saturday when Canada faces South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a women’s rugby test match in Gqeberha, South Africa. The 26-year-old from Victoria last played May 19, 2024, in Canada’s 22-19 win over World Cup champion New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injury
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
Veronica Burton had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Kayla Thornton added 18 points and eight boards, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 80-61 on Wednesday to spoil Caitlin Clark’s return. The Valkyries held Clark to just 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting as the Fever scored their second-fewest points of the ... Read More »
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