National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Stars hire Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan as head coach, his second stint with Dallas
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach 12 years after he was fired from his first stint with them. General manager Jim Nill announced the move Tuesday, with Gulutzan succeeding Peter DeBoer, who was fired following the team’s playoff elimination in the Western Conference final for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers found a way to keep the core together, and Zito says it was player-driven
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Zito looked exhausted Tuesday. The Florida Panthers’ hockey operations president and general manager was trying to schedule a fishing trip. He was trying to figure out how the next few weeks will work. He needed a nap, desperately. The good news: He can finally get a bit of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign defenceman Joel Hanley to two-year extension, Vladar departs for Flyers
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have extended defenceman Joel Hanley’s contract by two years, while the club’s backup goalie Dan Vladar departed to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers. Hanley’s deal announced Tuesday by the Flames carries an average annual value of US$1.75 million. The 34-year-old from Keswick, Ont., played a career-high 53 games for Calgary ... Read More »
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