National Sports
Edmonton-born forward starts for France against All Blacks in rugby test match
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
Edmonton-born forward Tyler Duguid made his debut for fourth-ranked France in a 31-27 loss to the second-ranked All Blacks on Saturday in Dunedin, New Zealand. The 24-year-old Duguid, who represented Canada at the under-20 level, qualifies for France via residency after moving to Europe to pursue his rugby career as a teenager with RC Narbonne. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen bests his F1 title rivals Piastri and Norris for British GP pole
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Formula 1’s hot topic is where Max Verstappen might go next season. There was no doubt about where he belonged on the grid as he snatched pole position for the British Grand Prix. As his title rivals from McLaren made small but costly errors, Verstappen had the pace when it mattered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Sinaloa’s capital, news of a boxing scion’s arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — Inside a sports arena in Sinaloa state’s capital, the crowd was sparse early on the card as young amateur boxers in puffy headgear threw punches and danced about the ring. Outside stood a bronze statue of Julio CĂ©sar Chávez in boxing trunks, one glove raised. The event Friday was organized by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tour de France: Philipsen wins first stage, PogaÄŤar finishes safely
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
LILLE, France (AP) — Jasper Philipsen won the opening stage of the Tour de France in a sprint to the line while defending champion Tadej PogaÄŤar finished safely on Saturday. PogaÄŤar is looking to win the showcase race for a fourth time on the back of great form this season. Stage 1 took riders on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil striker Igor Jesus joins Nottingham Forest after starring at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Brazil striker Igor Jesus, one of the stars of the ongoing Club World Cup, signed for Nottingham Forest from Botafogo on Saturday. The 24-year-old center forward scored twice for Botafogo at the tournament taking place in the United States, including the decider against Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain. Igor Jesus joined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen bests his F1 title rivals Piastri and Norris for British Grand Prix pole
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Max Verstappen showed he had the pace when it mattered most as he beat Formula 1 title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to claim pole position Saturday for the British Grand Prix. Verstappen went fastest by 0.103 of a second to beat Piastri’s time, with Norris third, .015 further back, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Brown has 1-shot lead at BMW International Open heading into final round
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Daniel Brown shot a second straight 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the BMW International Open on the European tour. Brown was on 16-under 200 and his closest challenger was fellow Englishman Jordan Smith, who shot 66. Joost Luiten of the Netherlands (65) was a further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner has dropped a record-tying 17 games through three matches so far
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — As well as Jannik Sinner is playing at Wimbledon, he doesn’t appear to need much in the way of help. Still, he got some Saturday when his opponent, Pedro Martinez, was dealing with a problematic shoulder and often put in first serves at so-so speeds. The No. 1-ranked Sinner has dropped a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen beats his F1 title rivals for a surprise British Grand Prix pole
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Max Verstappen got the better of his Formula 1 title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to claim a surprise pole position Saturday for the British Grand Prix. Verstappen went fastest by 0.103 of a second to beat Piastri’s time, with Norris third, after both of the McLaren drivers made small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gill unbeaten on 100 as dominant India powers to 484-run lead against England in 2nd test
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Shubman Gill added a second-innings century to his double hundred in the first innings as India moved into a utterly dominant 484-run lead against England at tea on Day 4 of the second test on Saturday. The visitors were on 304-4 and surely heading toward a declaration, giving them more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner shows no signs at Wimbledon of being unable to move past his epic French Open loss
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — As well as Jannik Sinner is playing at Wimbledon, he doesn’t appear to need much in the way of help. Still, he got some Saturday when his opponent, Pedro Martinez, was dealing with a problematic shoulder and often put in first serves at so-so speeds. The No. 1-ranked Sinner has dropped a ... Read More »
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