National Sports
Young players in key roles in Marlins’ improvement
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — After Eury PĂ©rez struck out his season-high seventh batter on Thursday, the 6-foot-8 Marlins right-hander pumped his fist and looked up at the stands at Miami’s loanDepot Park. It was another win for the Marlins — their ninth in 10 games — and the first victory of the season for PĂ©rez after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport Center flew investigator to training, after-hours socials despite knowing of his arrest
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned an investigator had been arrested once for theft and again for harassment, it paid his way to agency headquarters for an all-staff training session that included after-hours socials where the center provided vouchers for drinks. The center would go on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jury convicts former NBA player of raping incapacitated woman at team party
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
OREGON CITY, Oregon (AP) — A former NBA player has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County, located directly south of Portland, found Ben McLemore, 32, guilty of rape, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and the early lead
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Doug Ghim holed out for eagle on the par-4 sixth hole and kept bogeys off his card on a day of low scoring Thursday. He opened with a 9-under 62 in a bid to become the latest first-time PGA Tour winner at the John Deere Classic. Ghim had a one-shot lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defenseman Brent Burns signs with Avs for what could be last chance at elusive Stanley Cup
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns has the impressive Ironman streak — 925 straight games and counting — the majestic beard and the individual accolades. All that’s missing from his potential Hall of Fame career is that Stanley Cup title. This could be his last chance. The 40-year-old agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner moves into the 3rd round with a straight-set victory over Vukic
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner moved into Wimbledon’s third round with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Aleksandar Vukic of Australia at Centre Court on Thursday. Sinner had 38 winners and just 11 unforced errors in the 1-hour, 40-minute match and saved all four break points he faced. The owner of three Grand Slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ehlers leaves Winnipeg Jets for six-year, $51M deal with Carolina Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
RALEIGH — Nikolaj Ehlers is waving goodbye to the Winnipeg Jets. The winger signed a six-year, US$51-million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, the third day of NHL free agency. “Nikolaj was the top free agent available on July 1, and we are proud that he’s chosen to make Carolina his home,” Hurricanes general ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wood joins Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikolaj Ehlers chooses the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the NHL’s top free agent off the market
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
The long wait for Nikolaj Ehlers’ free agent decision is over. Ehlers decided Thursday to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the top player available off the market more than 72 hours since the NHL’s signing period began. Ehlers agreed to terms on a six-year, $51 million contract. He’ll count $8.5 million against the salary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portugal and Spain players pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother before Euro 2025 opener
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women’s European Championship opening game Thursday in memory of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. Both sets of players also wore black armbands for the match. Players and supporters stayed silent for around 20 seconds before the fans started applauding. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marin Cilic beats No. 4 Jack Draper to lead the way for the 30-somethings at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Marin Cilic helped make Thursday a great day for the 30-somethings at Wimbledon. The 36-year-old Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion and 2017 Wimbledon runner-up, stunned fourth-seeded Jack Draper 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in a second-round match on No. 1 Court to eliminate the top British player from the grass-court Grand Slam ... Read More »
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