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Canadiens trade defenceman Logan Mailloux to Blues for forward Zack Bolduc
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Logan Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues for forward Zack Bolduc on Tuesday before NHL free agency opened. Mailloux produced 12 goals and 21 assists in 63 games with the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket last season. The 22-year-old right-shot blueliner added two goals and two assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Fritz wins resumed Wimbledon match in which Mpetshi Perricard hit a record 153 mph serve
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Fritz dealt with his opponent’s 153 mph serve — it was the fastest in Wimbledon history, but Fritz won the point — and an overnight suspension before the fifth set to finish off a 6-7 (6), 6-7 (8), 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-4 first-round win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard when they resumed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I gave everything I had’: Leafs ship Marner to Vegas in sign-and-trade deal
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
TORONTO — Mitch Marner both dazzled and frustrated Maple Leafs fans across nine roller-coaster seasons. The local kid dreamt of pulling on the Original Six franchise’s blue-and-white threads and starring under his hometown’s intense spotlight. Now he’s exiting stage left, a long march out the door complete. The Leafs officially shipped the skilled winger to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal signs Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
Arsenal completed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea on Tuesday. Kepa was a $92.6 million world record signing for a goalkeeper when joining Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 and went on to win the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup during his seven years at the club. But he spent long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays recall Leo Jiménez, option Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Buffalo
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Leo JimĂ©nez from Triple-A Buffalo and set to be active for the team’s Canada Day game against the New York Yankees. In a corresponding move, Toronto optioned outfielder Jonatan Clase to Buffalo. JimĂ©nez had yet to suit up for Toronto this season. The 24-year-old batted .229 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Deere Classic shaping up as a final qualifier in world ranking for British Open
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
The John Deere Classic could serve as a final qualifier for the British Open, even though the R&A no longer offers an exemption to the leading finishers at the PGA Tour stop. This qualifier would be determined by the Official World Golf Ranking next week. The 156-man field for Royal Portrush on July 17-20 is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 seed Zheng Qinwen loses at Wimbledon in first round again
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Zheng Qinwen became the second top-five seed to lose in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday when the Olympic gold medalist fell to Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1. The 22-year-old Chinese player was the No. 5 seed at the All England Club and her loss came hours after third-seeded Jessica Pegula ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Ramsey arrives in Mexico to join ‘historic’ soccer club Pumas
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey will continue his career in Mexico. The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday to do a medical before signing his contract with top-flight side Pumas. The midfielder, who already has a working visa to play in Mexico, will undergo a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to massive 4-year extension with NBA champion Thunder, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting 4-year, $285 million extension that would give him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Defending champ Barbora Krejcikova comes back to beat Alexandra Eala of the Philippines
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Barbora Krejcikova needed a comeback to avoid becoming the second consecutive Wimbledon women’s champion to lose in the first round a year later at the All England Club, eventually eliminating 56th-ranked Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 at Centre Court on Tuesday. From the start of the Open era in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bosch shines with maiden five-for in South Africa’s record-tying 9th straight test win
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — South Africa equalled its longest winning streak in men’s test cricket when it finished off Zimbabwe by 328 runs on Tuesday. The ninth straight win for the world test champion tied the record of the 2002-03 Proteas. Medium-pacer Corbin Bosch claimed a maiden five-for as Zimbabwe, set a target of 537, ... Read More »
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