National Sports
See how players qualified for the British Open at Royal Portrush
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Players who are exempt or have qualified for the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush on July 17-20. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur): British Open champions 60 or under on July 20 Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman, Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa, Shane Lowry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators sign forwards Lars Eller, Nick Cousins to one-year contracts
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forwards Lars Eller and Nick Cousins to one-year contracts on the opening day of NHL free agency Tuesday. Eller joins the Senators on a US$1.25-million deal after producing six goals and nine assists in 63 games with the Washington Capitals last season. The 36-year-old centre from Denmark will play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers, Nationals game postponed by rain and rescheduled for a doubleheader on Wednesday
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals game was postponed Tuesday because of rain and rescheduled as a doubleheader on Wednesday. The games are scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and previously scheduled 6:45 p.m. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lee Westwood qualifies for British Open, his first major since joining LIV
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lee Westwood had rounds of 70-67 at Dundonald Links to earn his way into the British Open, his first major since the former world No. 1 joined Saudi-funded LIV Golf three years ago. Westwood was among 20 players who earned their places at Royal Portrush through Final Regional Qualifying, held over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes. The U.S. Education Department announced the voluntary agreement Tuesday. The case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto cuts high-priced wingers Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC cut its two-highest paid players, announcing mutual agreements Tuesday to terminate the contracts of wingers Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. Insigne, MLS’s highest-paid player until Miami signed Lionel Messi in 2023, had guaranteed compensation of $15.4 million. second to Messi. Bernardeschi was sixth in the league at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Williams has wrist surgery; Thunder All-Star expected back for start of season
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams, the All-Star guard/forward who helped the Oklahoma City Thunder win their first NBA title, had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. The team said he will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he expects Williams to be ready ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels bring outfielder Jorge Soler off injured list for series against Braves, his former team
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves. Soler had been out since June 18 with lower-back inflammation. Utility player Scott Kingery was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. Soler was expected to return as the Angels’ primary right fielder. His ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Russia to Israel: Meet the Nets’ new international draft class
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The wall across from the elevator leading to the Brooklyn Nets’ practice court features a map of the world, where the home countries of their players and executives are noted. Whoever has to update it had plenty of work after the NBA draft. The Nets had five first-round picks and they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers lose forwards Perry, Brown as NHL’s free agent window opens
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers’ potent offence lost some firepower in free agency Tuesday as forwards Corey Perry and Connor Brown signed with other teams. Perry, 40, joined the L.A. Kings on a one-year, US$2-million deal that includes up to $2 million in additional performance bonuses. Brown, 31, went to the New Jersey Devils on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres and Phillies to play split doubleheader after Tuesday’s game postponed due to weather
By Canadian Press on July 1st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The second game of a three-game series between the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed on Tuesday because of inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split day/night doubleheader on Wednesday. The games are scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The Phillies were expected ... Read More »
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