National Sports
With bat-tossing and flamboyant sixes, Rishabh Pant thrills during England-India cricket test
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
The bat went one way. The ball went the other. One of the wildest innings in test cricket from India star Rishabh Pant came to a suitably extraordinary end against England at Edgbaston on Saturday. Attempting to pull offspinner Shoaib Bashir for six, Pant miscued his shot while also letting go of his bat, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or tubes to build strength. Or try pushups and pullups — old standbys that create muscle overload by using your own body weight. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grid penalty for Bearman at British Grand Prix after a pit-lane crash under a red flag
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Oliver Bearman will head into his first home race in Formula 1 with a 10-place grid penalty after crashing on his way into the pit lane under a red flag. The 20-year-old Haas rookie lost control and spun into a barrier while coming into the pits after the third practice session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hong Kong qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong is only the second Asian team after Japan to reach the World Cup since rugby’s global showpiece commenced in 1987. It booked a spot in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — The British and Irish Lions had their toughest win of the Australian tour so far, holding off the New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday in their third game in eight days. Big back-to-back wins over Western Force on Australia’s west coast and Queensland Reds on the east coast followed a similar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pant chucks bat in wild innings as India extends lead to 357 runs against England
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Rishabh Pant was bringing the chaos at Edgbaston on Saturday as India stretched its lead to 357 runs by lunch on Day 4 of the second test against England. The explosive left-handed batter reached the break on 41, having been dropped twice either side of a bizarre incident where he went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeral
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United signs ’emerging talent’ Diego Leon from Paraguay
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United signed 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon on Saturday, describing him as “an emerging talent.” Leon joined from Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, where he played 33 senior games. The full back “will be supported by our first team and the academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester,” United said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany awaits news about captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at Euro 2025
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — Germany was awaiting news Saturday on the severity of captain Giulia Gwinn’s latest knee injury at the Women’s European Championship. The 26-year-old Gwinn injured her knee while a making a likely goal-saving tacking on Poland captain Ewa Pajor during Germany’s 2-0 win on Friday. She had to be supported off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Walker ends 8-year spell with Man City by moving to Burnley
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
BURNLEY, England (AP) — England right back Kyle Walker ended his eight-year stint at Manchester City by moving to Burnley on Saturday in a deal reportedly worth 5 million pounds ($6.8 million). The 35-year-old Walker joins an American-owned team that has just been promoted to the Premier League and is coached by Scott Parker, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool and Portugal players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »
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