National Sports
George Russell says he expects to stay at Mercedes despite signs Max Verstappen could join
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — George Russell says there’s an “exceptionally low” chance he’ll leave Mercedes next year, even after he claimed the team was holding talks with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen. Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix, Russell said he was confident of staying with Mercedes and argued that changing drivers would risk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women’s entry list
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MONTREAL — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline a star-studded women’s field for the National Bank Open in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The world No. 1 and No. 2 are scheduled to take centre stage at IGA Stadium in a field that’s also set to include two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula. The WTA’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon’s third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Wednesday. It was Djokovic’s 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and the 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that the 28-year-old Jota and his 25-year-old brother, AndrĂ© Silva, were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary leave by MLB amid investigation
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to an investigation by Major League Baseball. MLB said Ortiz’s paid leave will be through the end of the All-Star break on July 18. MLB and the Guardians had no further comment on the investigation. Ortiz returned to Cleveland on Wednesday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gill on 265 not out and India closing on 600 runs against England
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Captain Shubman Gill was 265 not out at tea as he and Washington Sundar led India closer to 600 runs against England on day two Thursday of the second test at Edgbaston. India was 564-7 and showing no urgency to declare, not after England chased down 371 in the fourth innings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool forward Diogo Jota rose to the heights of soccer stardom before his tragic death at 28
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
As a child Diogo Jota idolized Cristiano Ronaldo. In a career that took him to the heights of soccer stardom, he would go on to call the Portugal great a teammate and win some of the sport’s biggest trophies. Jota, the Liverpool forward who in May celebrated winning the Premier League title, has died. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The conversation on mental health returns to tennis after Alexander Zverev’s post-loss lament
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — When Naomi Osaka opened up about her anxiety and depression at the 2021 French Open, it sparked a conversation in sports — and society at large — about mental health and the importance of addressing such issues. In the time since, more and more players have spoken about the topic and seeking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian singles hopes end at Wimbledon with Mboko, Auger-Aliassime losses
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
WIMBLEDON — Canada’s singles hopes at Wimbledon ended Thursday as lucky loser Victoria Mboko and 25th-seeded FĂ©lix Auger-Aliassime were both eliminated in second-round matches. The 18-year-old Moboko, who earned her place in the main draw after a late withdrawal, fell 7-6 (6), 6-3 to American Hailey Baptiste. The Toronto native led 5-2 in the first-set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada names starting lineup for opening rugby test against Springboks women
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
Centre Alex Tessier, one of three Canadians named to World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year in 2024, will captain Canada in Saturday’s opening rugby test against South Africa. Second-ranked Canada faces the 12th-ranked Springbok women at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, playing ahead of the men’s match between the top-ranked Springboks and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia choose to bat first in Grenada against a West Indies four-pace attack
By Canadian Press on July 3rd, 2025
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Australia won the toss and chose to bat first against the West Indies in the second test on Thursday. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-test series, named its team earlier and Steve Smith returns in place of Josh Inglis. Smith missed the first test in Barbados after his finger injury ... Read More »
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