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Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo fired by the Washington Nationals
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals on Sunday amid their sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series. The move came after the Nationals were swe pt by the Boston Red Sox. They are 37-53, and the only other National League club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lorenzen dominant in 7 innings, Witt homers in Royals’ 4-0 win over Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday. Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck out the side in the first inning and didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next Up: Different Blue Jays players helping Toronto win in eight-game streak
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t just celebrating their season-high eight-game win streak, they’re celebrating how they’ve done it. Joey Loperfido delivered a key run-producing hit and reliever Ryan Burr registered the win in Toronto’s 3-2 victory over the Angels on Sunday to sweep Los Angeles. Both players made their season debuts in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson has 19 points and Aces extend Sun’s losing skid to 10 games with 86-68 victory
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 19 points and had four blocks, Chelsea Gray moved into sixth on the WNBA’s career assist list and the Las Vegas Aces beat Connecticut 86-68 on Sunday to extend the Sun’s franchise-record losing streak to 10 games. Dana Evans scored a season-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, Jackie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies beat White Sox 6-4 to avoid sweep in series between majors’ worst teams
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Mickey Moniak finished a double shy of a cycle, Michael Toglia hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Sunday to avoid a sweep in a series between the two worst teams in the majors. At 21-69, the Rockies also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s Lionesses find a home from home at Zurich’s fairy-tale ‘castle’
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — England’s hotel at the Women’s European Championship is a “home from home,” although it is likely a step above the players’ normal abodes. Nestled in the woods on top of a hill overlooking Zurich and flaunting an array of spires and cupolas, the iconic Dolder Grand looks like a castle that has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Wood at 22 is the youngest of the 65 All-Stars, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yandy DĂaz’s RBI double starts 3-run 10th for Rays in 7-5 win over Twins
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yandy DĂaz doubled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. DĂaz drove in automatic runner Danny Jansen on a 2-1 pitch from Justin Topa (1-3). DĂaz scored when Topa threw wild to first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk named to second all-star game
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk will be joining Toronto Blue Jays teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at Major League Baseball’s all-star game. Kirk was named to his second all-star team on Sunday. This year’s all-star game will be held on July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Blue Jays catcher is batting .301 with seven homers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood the youngest All-Star at 22
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Wood at 22 is the youngest of the 65 All-Stars, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Norway overcomes Finland with Graham Hansen’s late goal to win Group A
By Canadian Press on July 6th, 2025
SION, Switzerland (AP) — Norway winger Caroline Graham Hansen showed Sunday why she was second in the Ballon d’Or vote last year to her superstar Barcelona teammate Aitana BonmatĂ. Graham Hansen lifted Norway into the quarterfinals of the Women’s European Championships with a decisive late goal in a 2-1 win over an impressive Finland which ... Read More »
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