National Sports
Lamar Jackson and Jaire Alexander reunite at Ravens camp. They were teammates at Louisville
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson wasted little time putting Jaire Alexander to the test during training camp. “He tried to throw a back-shoulder on me with ‘D-Hop’ (DeAndre Hopkins), so I had to give him a little jazz about that,” Alexander said. “I said, ‘Come on, man. I know it’s my first day, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In latest bat flip flap, big league players side with Little Leaguer
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr., known for playing with flair, noticed when a Little Leaguer was suspended in baseball’s latest bat flip flap. “I thought that was ridiculous. You’re going suspend a kid for having fun?” the New York Yankees All-Star infielder said Friday. “Crazy.” Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Carroll says the Raiders didn’t rush into decision to release Christian Wilkins
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Friday the club didn’t rush into its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins a day earlier over a dispute regarding his recovery from a broken foot. “We took a long time to make our decision,” Carroll said. “We watched our way through the whole thing. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Kyle Larson returns to Brickyard seeking turnaround
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson raced to his third NASCAR Cup victory of the season at Kansas in mid-May then turned his attention to his second and perhaps final attempt at racing’s double — completing all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Instead, he was hit with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves activate third baseman Austin Riley from injured list
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Atlanta Braves activated third baseman Austin Riley from the injured list on Friday ahead of a weekend series at Texas. Riley hadn’t played since straining an abdominal muscle while making a throw on July 11 against St. Louis. The 28-year-old was hitting .274 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
TORONTO — Home field hasn’t been an advantage this season, but there’s something about hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that agrees with Derek Parish and the Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg (3-2) visits Toronto (1-5) on Saturday night. The Argos are 0-3 at BMO Field but have won three of their last four home games versus the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2. “We can’t wait for next Saturday night … when that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs — and many more as wrestling’s popularity and stadium size exploded — rose to their feet in a frenzy to catch a glimpse of Hulk Hogan storming toward the ring. His T-shirt half-ripped, his bandanna gripped in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for pair of prospects
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday, giving them a veteran at a position of need as they try to stop their slide down the AL East standings. The Yankees sent pitching prospects Josh Grosz and Griffin Herring to Colorado. The 30-year-old McMahon, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over American qualifier and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend on Friday at the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament. Fernandez played an aggressive return game against Townsend and had 23 break-point chances, converting five. Still, Fernandez only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padraig Harrington plays bogey-free at Sunningdale and builds 1-shot lead in Senior British Open
By Canadian Press on July 25th, 2025
BERKSHIRE, England (AP) — Padraig Harrington birdied his last hole Friday for a 5-under 65, giving him a one-shot lead in the Senior British Open as he goes for his second senior major title of the year. Defending champion K.J. Choi had the lead late in the second round on the Old Course at Sunningdale ... Read More »
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