National Sports
Canada’s Mboko rockets 61 spots to No. 24 in world rankings after NBO Montreal title
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko has rocketed 61 spots to a career-best No. 24 in the world rankings after winning her first career WTA Tour title at the National Bank Open. The 18-year-old from Toronto upset four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka of Japan in a three-set final in Montreal on Thursday night. Mboko, who grew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Palou’s unstoppable season: Will he clinch his fourth IndyCar title at Portland?
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
It’s not a question of if Alex Palou will win his fourth IndyCar championship this season, only a matter of when. His first opportunity at clinching a third consecutive title and fourth in five years comes Sunday at Portland International Raceway, Round 15 of the 17-race schedule. A run of utter dominance not seen since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vitesse Arnhem ‘deeply disappointed’ as court upholds license withdrawal
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Vitesse Arnhem lost a last-ditch bid Friday to get back its license to play in the Dutch professional leagues, possibly signalling an end to one of the oldest soccer clubs in the Netherlands. A Dutch court rejected an injunction request by Vitesse Arnhem that sought to halt a decision by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys can’t afford to let Micah Parsons’ contract dispute linger into the season
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Jerry Jones is known for dragging contract negotiations so it’s no surprise Micah Parsons is just the latest Dallas Cowboys star player to have to wait on a new deal. Dak Prescott had to play on the franchise tag in 2020 after being unable to reach agreement on an extension, and he didn’t get another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern Munich shifts away from ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship after criticism
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich signaled Friday it will cut down on “Visit Rwanda” branding as it moves “away from a commercial sponsorship” with the African nation facing a backlash over alleged support for rebels in neighboring Congo. Bayern dismissed allegations of “sportswashing” when it signed a five-year Rwanda deal in 2023. It included advertisements ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lens signs former France winger Florian Thauvin from Italian side Udinese
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
LENS, France (AP) — Lens signed former France winger Florian Thauvin from Italian side Udinese on a three-year contract on Friday. The 32-year-old Thauvin captained Udinese in Serie A last season, scoring eight league goals, and he was under contract for another year. Lens did not give financial details but French sports daily L’Équipe said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewandowski to miss game because of hamstring problem a week before Barcelona’s season opener
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski will miss Barcelona’s friendly match on Sunday because of a hamstring problem, the Catalan club said Friday. Barcelona will host Italian club Como in the traditional curtain-raising Joan Gamper Trophy game before its La Liga campaign starts Aug. 16 against Mallorca. “The striker is unavailable for Sunday’s game and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier announced rights deal in the U.S. World Cups have typically been shown on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. But Netflix has been flexing its sports muscle of late, adding live ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Villa signs forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa made its first major signing of the summer by landing Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from French club Nice for a reported fee of at least 30 million euros ($35 million) on Friday. The 24-year-old Guessand scored 13 goals in total last season playing mainly as a winger and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angry fans attacked Sevilla’s facility after a loss in May. Police are now making arrests
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Four people have been arrested for their alleged roles in a May 10 attack on Sevilla’s training facilities following the soccer team’s loss to Celta Vigo. The players stayed overnight at the complex because of security concerns created by a large group of fans who forced their way into the Jose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conway’s first test century in over 2 years boosts New Zealand’s lead over Zimbabwe
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Devon Conway overcame his patchy form in test cricket with his first hundred in over two years as New Zealand eyed an imposing lead against Zimbabwe in the second test on Friday. Conway moved to a flawless 140 not out and Henry Nicholls was unbeaten on 41 at lunch on Day ... Read More »
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