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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Nick Jones

REGINA - American offensive lineman Nick Jones signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. Jones spent last season with the Roughriders, with whom he suited up for six games, contributing to a...

Jul 06, 2025

Tour de France: Van der Poel holds off Pogačar to win rainy stage 2

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (AP) - Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel won the hilly second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after holding off defending champion Tadej Pogaar and two-time winner Jona...

Jul 06, 2025

Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season

BROSSARD - Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season. Dobes played in 16 Canad...

Jul 06, 2025

Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when his injured opponent quits. Sabalenka wins

LONDON (AP) - U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent, Jordan Thompson, quit while trail...

Jul 06, 2025

Andres Gimenez returns to Toronto Blue Jays' injured list, Ryan Burr ready to play

TORONTO - Second baseman Andrs Gimnez was placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left ankle sprain. The move was made retroactive to Saturday. Right-handed pitcher Ryan ...

Jul 06, 2025

Akash Deep inspires India to series-tying win over England in second test

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) - So much for India being in trouble without Jasprit Bumrah. With the team's star pace bowler given a rest, Akash Deep - Bumrah's replacement - was the unlikely inspiration be...

Jul 06, 2025

Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 lead

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) - Lando Norris survived an incident-packed race in the rain to win Formula 1's British Grand Prix on Sunday and cut the gap to his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. Nor...

Jul 06, 2025

Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when Jordan Thompson quits with an injury

LONDON (AP) - U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent, Jordan Thompson, quit while trail...

Jul 06, 2025

Heavy rain falls ahead of the British Grand Prix, with Verstappen on pole

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) - Persistent heavy rain fell at Silverstone on Sunday morning ahead of the British Grand Prix as reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen prepared to start on pole position...

Jul 06, 2025

Kraken sign forward Tye Kartye to two-year extension

SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Kraken signed forward Tye Kartye to a two-year contract extension Saturday with a $1.25 million average annual value. The 24-year-old Kartye had six goals and seven assists ...

Jul 05, 2025