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Jake Paul enters WBA’s cruiserweight rankings, making him eligible for title shot
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Paul has entered the World Boxing Association’s cruiserweight rankings, making the YouTuber-turned-boxer eligible to fight for a world title. The WBA slotted Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) at No. 14 in the latest edition of its rankings late Monday night, two days after Paul beat 39-year-old Julio CĂ©sar Chávez Jr. by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Turner will join Bucks, who waive Damian Lillard, AP source says, in a free agency surprise
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Turner is agreeing to a deal that ends with a player option, after spending the entirety of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev loses to Arthur Rinderknech in first round at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Third-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 72nd-ranked Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (3), 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday in a match that was suspended overnight. It was Zverev’s earliest exit at a Grand Slam tournament since 2019 — also at the All England Club. Rinderknech, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé arrives with team ahead of Club World Cup match against Juventus
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Real Madrid forward Kylian MbappĂ© was seen on the bench ahead of his team’s Club World Cup match against Juventus on Tuesday, clearing the way for the French star to make his tournament debut in the round of 16 after missing the first three games with an illness. Madrid coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sundhage anticipates ‘fantastic future’ for women’s soccer in Switzerland on eve of Euro 2025
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage says the country has a “fantastic future” in women’s soccer thanks to several young players hoping to make their mark at the European Championship. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward Sydney Schertenleib is arguably the best known, but there are others as well. Fellow forward Iman Beney was signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talks on new deal ‘nothing too painful’ for Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
EDMONTON — The hurt of losing the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers is still raw for Evan Bouchard and the Edmonton Oilers. After signing a new, four-year deal, though, Bouchard is looking ahead to getting yet another chance at hockey’s biggest prize. “We’re going to have a lot of the same guys back. Everyone’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The disappointment is huge:’ Cuban women’s volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that the team, comprising 12 athletes, a referee, and several coaches, had their visa request ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women step up in class in taking on top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C.
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
After struggling to corral No. 43 Costa Rica before pouring in four late goals in a 4-1 win, Canada steps up in class Wednesday when it faces the top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C. Eighth-ranked Canada is 4-53-9 all-time against the U.S. in a rivalry that dates back to 1986 when the Canadian women’s program was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks for Micic, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Pat Connaughton and two second-round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for point guard Vasa Micic, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Hornets will get Milwaukee’s second-round picks in 2031 and 2032 as part of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio governor signs 2-year, $60 billion budget that includes funding for football stadium
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s income tax and sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The Republican governor signed the budget late Monday night, about 45 minutes before the midnight deadline. He also issued 67 line-item vetoes, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators sign forward Nick Cousins to one-year contract worth US$825,000
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Nick Cousins to a one-year contract worth US$825,000 on Tuesday. Cousins had 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 50 regular-season games for Ottawa in 2024-25. He also suited up in five of six games during the team’s first-round appearance against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old had ... Read More »
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