National Sports
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s setback not as serious as first feared, GM says
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday. Alvarez, who suffered the injury on May 2, was shut down after experiencing pain in his right hand. He had taken some swings at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former F1 race steward Tim Mayer to run for FIA presidency, reports say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — American ex-Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer is set to announce he is running for the presidency of governing body the FIA, media reports said on Thursday. A news conference was scheduled for Friday near the Silverstone circuit ahead of British Grand Prix practice to announce an unnamed candidate for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AgustĂn RamĂrez’s two-run homer leads Marlins past Twins 4-1
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — AgustĂn RamĂrez hit a two-run home run, Xavier Edwards singled twice and the Miami Marlins won their fourth straight series with a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Eury PĂ©rez (1-2) struck out a season-high seven and walked one in six innings of one-hit ball for his first win since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy beats Belgium 1-0 in their Euro 2025 opener in what could prove to be a pivotal win
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SION, Switzerland (AP) — Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0 on Thursday. Arianna Caruso scored on the stroke of halftime to give Italy an advantage in a tough Group B, which World Cup winner Spain is expected to top. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: Denmark meets Sweden again one month after being routed 6-1
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Losing 6-1 in your last game before a major soccer tournament to the team that also will be your first opponent is not optimal. It is the challenge facing Denmark players Friday when they open their Women’s European Championship campaign in Geneva against Sweden. Germany and Poland also are in Group C ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 269 puts India in control at Edgbaston
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — India backed up Shubman Gill’s phenomenal 269 with three cheap England wickets on a dream day of test cricket for the visitors at Edgbaston on Thursday. After Gill’s 8 1/2-hour innings led India to 587 all out — its highest score in England in 35 years — pacers Akash Deep and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians’ Luis Ortiz placed on leave by MLB amid gambling investigation, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation. The Athletic was the first to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some fans question US readiness for 2026 World Cup after Club World Cup experience
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lifelong soccer fan Victor Dumois expressed concern about the United States co-hosting the 2026 World Cup after attending a recent Club World Cup match in Miami. “I think after the Copa America, a weird phenomenon has occurred here,” said Dumois, who is from Spain. “There’s people that don’t like the World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom’s hockey heritage with him
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
CALGARY — Some say he has his mother’s hands. Jenny Schmidgall-Potter was among the first women to combine motherhood and elite hockey when she twice gave birth to children and returned to the U.S. women’s team. The four-time Olympian and a competitor at 10 world championships had daughter Madison in 2001 and son Cullen in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose Sharks continue their spending in NHL free agency by signing Dmitry Orlov
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in NHL free agency and made a pickup off the waiver wire Thursday to reach the salary floor. Orlov, who turns 34 later this month, signed a two-year contract worth $13 million. A Stanley Cup champion from his time in Washington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s success as he warned Thursday that rushing a sequel would be “the worst thing we probably could do.” The seven-time Formula 1 champion was an executive producer on the film, which stars Brad Pitt as a hard-bitten racer making a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
