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SIMMONS: Mark Shapiro can only try to shelter himself in impending Jays front-office shuffle

Mark Shapiro will almost certainly push general manager Ross Atkins to another place in the Blue Jays organization at the end of the season. In essence, that will be Shapiro firing himself as GM. They won’t call it a firing. But you rarely hear those words around professional sports any more. They’ll call it a mutual decision or something like that. In the best interests of the club. Shapiro, the Blue Jays president, with one year left on his...

Canadian Derek Gee finishes third in ninth stage of Tour de France

Canadian Derek Gee, in his first Tour de France, finished third after a hard day of racing through the dust of gravel roads on the race’s ninth stage.

Frustrated Lando Norris says he only has himself to blame after letting British Grand Prix victory slip through his hands as he laments 'bad decisions'

The McLaren driver looked on course for only the second win of his career after holding the lead at the British Grand Prix with just 14 laps to go at Silverstone..

Amateur Luke Clanton could achieve something not done since the 50s at John Deere Classic

Luke Clanton is in the midst of the best stretch of golf of his life. On Sunday at the John Deere Classic, he has a chance to do something not done since the 1950s on the PGA Tour. Clanton, a rising junior at Florida State, enters the final round at TPC Deere Run tied…

Scott Robertson calls for game to be ‘sped up’ as go-slow England cause delays

England found ways to slow the All Blacks down in the Test at Dunedin on Saturday.

MLB announces 2024 All-Star rosters

It's almost time for the Midsummer Classic.

The Spurs and Thunder have laid the first attempted blueprints for sustained success in the second-apron world

The rest of the league will be watching the Spurs and Thunder closely

Emma Raducanu's next opponent is a trilingual qualifier from a small town in New Zealand with 'more SHEEP than people'... on her Wimbledon debut, Lulu Sun is ready to shine bright after years under the radar

NATHAN SALT AT WIMBLEDON: Lulu Sun is on the ride of her life, shining on what is her main draw debut at Wimbledon, and it is Emma Raducanu on Centre Court up next.

Hamilton ends long wait with emotional British Grand Prix triumph

Lewis Hamilton made the most of a spot-on Mercedes strategy in wet conditions to claim an emotional first Formula One victory since December 2021 and a record-breaking ninth at one race at his British home grand prix on Sunday. Seven-time world champion Hamilton won in front of jubilant Silverstone fans from season leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull...

Novak Djokovic sets up Wimbledon blockbuster as he becomes third man to reach milestone

Novak Djokovic survived another tough test - and a mouth-watering last 16 clash awaits.

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays clinch series with extra innings win over Mariners

For the first time since 2018, the Blue Jays won a series in Seattle. Tens of thousands of Canadian fans made the trip across the border for the annual Takeover of T-Mobile Park and the Blue Jays rewarded them with wins over the American League West-leading Mariners on Saturday and Sunday.

FIA fine Red Bull three separate times for multiple Max Verstappen infringements

Red Bull have been fined by F1's governing body the FIA for three separate Max Verstappen offences at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: Ronald Koeman's side score TWICE in six minutes to complete comeback in Berlin and set up semi-final clash against England at Euro 2024

MATT BARLOW AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: familiar shade of bright orange will be waiting for England in Dortmund on Wednesday after the Netherlands fought back from behind

The rise and fall of Ben Johnson: From Olympic hero to disgraced drug cheat

Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland... with the aid of his water bottle

England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a nail biting game against Switzerland and England fans can thank Jordan Pickford's water bottle.

Canucks Should Target These 3 Bargain Free Agents

The Vancouver Canucks were busy on the first day of free agency signing seven players: Jake DeBrusk, Kiefer Sherwood, Derek Forbort, Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, Jiri Patera, and Nate Smith.

Gareth Southgate shuts down German journalist's accusation that England have had 'easy runs' after securing his third semi-final in four tournaments with penalty victory over Switzerland

Gareth Southgate has shut down suggestions that England have had 'easy runs' in major tournaments after reaching his third semi-final in four tournaments.

Carlos Alcaraz crowned Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic out early – Week 2 predictions

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner the two stand-out performers in the first week of Wimbledon.

Future of former 11th-overall pick further clouded by agent's comments

In a recent interview, his agent further clouded his future with Nashville, stating that he’s working with the club on different options when it comes to the young netminder and that he has proven that he’s an NHL player.

Germany outraged over Euro 2024 exit: 'Cheated!'

Coco Gauff turns on coaching team as the No 2 seed crashes OUT of Wimbledon in straight sets to fellow American Emma Navarro

MATTHEW LAMBERT ON CENTRE COURT: As the match slipped away Coco Gauff spoke frantically to coaches Jean-Christophe Faurel and Brad Gilbert, demanding more advice.

Prince William embodies nation watching nail-biting England win

Prince William encapsulated the emotions of all of England as he watched the Three Lions come from behind and scrape to victory on penalties against Switzerland at the Euros.

William Strömgren steals the show at development camp with dazzling skill (and confidence)

The William Strömgren of July 2024 looks almost nothing like his counterpart from one year ago. Quite frankly, he barely resembles the tall, quiet Swede who went 23 games without a goal to begin his first full American Hockey League season last fall.

Helmut Marko gives bleak Sergio Perez prediction with Silverstone ‘excuse’ found

Sergio Perez stumbled at the Q1 stage for the third time this season at Silverstone...

Which teams make sense for a Jeremy Swayman offer sheet?

There's a more limited market for goaltending star Jeremy Swayman than you might think.

Thompson wins John Deere Classic with lowest score in tourney history

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Davis Thompson had been working toward a moment like this, and he wasn't about to let anything stop him — not a soft golf course that produced the best scores of the week, not the pressure of trying to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.

Is it worth the Canucks’ while to trade Tucker Poolman’s contract this summer?

The more things change, the more they stay the same. When last we met to talk salary cap, we made the exciting realization that – for the first time in our working memory – the Vancouver Canucks were on track to start the 2024/25 season below the actual cap ceiling.

F1 Takeaways: Hamilton delivers vintage performance at British GP to end drought

It’s all coming home for Lewis Hamilton. After 56 races and 945 days, the Mercedes driver returned to the top of the podium winning his the British Grand Prix to snap the longest drought of his illustrious career.

Sabres or Oilers: Who Won the McLeod and Savoie Trade?

In a move that came a bit out of left field on Friday, the Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for top prospect Matt Savoie.

Three big reasons why Emma Raducanu crashed out of Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon dream is over after a crushing defeat - here is why she lost against Lulu Sun.

In an Olympic tuneup, Ukraine's top high jumper breaks the 37-year-old world record

PARIS (AP) — Ukraine's best high jumper captured a world record on Sunday to go with her world championship, and now she has a good reason to think she might bring home an Olympic gold medal to her war-torn country.

The women of Wimbledon get creative with outfits despite strict all-white rule

For 147 years, Wimbledon has enforced one of the strictest dress codes in sport. But today, the tournament’s leading women are doing their best to push the draconian and archetypically-English rules to their limit. From frills to wedding dresses, it is clear that times have changed since the petticoats and corsets of the 1900s. When Naomi Osaka, th...

Novak Djokovic warns padel is putting tennis in a spin

The seven-time Wimbledon champion fears grassroots tennis is 'endangered' as courts are torn down and replaced by those catering to popular offshoots of the sport such as padel and pickleball.

MONEY IN THE BANK: John Cena returns, announces WWE retirement

World Wrestling Entertainment legend turned Hollywood star John Cena shockingly returned at Money in the Bank in Toronto on Saturday to announce he’s retiring after one final run in WWE. Cena, who was the face of WWE during its transition from the edgy Attitude Era into the PG era, was the face of the company for much of his 20-plus year career, winning the world title a record-tying 16 times and granting more wishes for Make-A-Wish than anyone...

Serena Williams Recalls Trying to Deposit Her First $1 Million Tennis Winnings in a Drive-Thru ATM

"The guy [at the bank] was like, 'Uh, I think you need to come inside for this,' " the retired tennis pro recalled on 'Hot Ones'

Hurricanes sign Josiah Slavin to two-year, two-way contract

A familiar (last) name is heading to the Tar Heel State. On Sunday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced that the team has signed forward Josiah Slavin to a two-year, two-way contract.

How the Dutch have ditched Total Football to reach Euro 2024 semi-final against England… Ronald Koeman's team is built on a strong defence without Frenkie de Jong to pull the strings as fans clamour for Wout Weghorst to start

MATT BARLOW: Like England and France, the Dutch's passage to the last four has been a triumph of substance over style.

Controversial coach not a candidate for Blue Jackets job

The Columbus Blue Jackets remain the only team without a head coach for the 2024-25 NHL season, and it doesn't sound like one controversial but successful coach is under consideration for the position.

Who is Ben Rice? Yankees first baseman makes team history with 3-home run game vs. Red Sox

The Yankees appear to have their new first baseman after Ben Rice hit three home runs on Saturday against the Red Sox.

2024 British Grand Prix – Race results and latest F1 standings (Silverstone)

The results are in from a wet/dry thriller at Silverstone, with the British Grand Prix having taken place on Sunday.

Harry Kane provides injury update after bizarre collision with Gareth Southgate

Kane was subbed off before the penalty shoot-out.

Bruins’ Forward Lines After Initial Free Agency Moves

The dog days of the summer are upon us. With the NHL Draft, free agency frenzy, and development camps already under wraps, it’s onto summer vacations.

Beleaguered Blue Jays bullpen locks it down in 10-inning rubber match at Seattle

A pitchers duel turned into a home run hitting contest in Sunday’s rubber match of a three-game series that had the look and feel of a post-season game. In all probability, this will be the closest the Blue Jays will come to experiencing an actual playoff game, but Canadian fans who flocked to the Emerald City to get an up-close look at their beloved team got more than their money’s worth. Too bad this series had to end — with a 5-4 Blue Jays...

Paul Elliott reveals his pride as FIVE footballers of black heritage smash racial stereotypes to stand up under pressure for England in penalty shootout against Switzerland and banish Wembley ghosts

SAMI MOKBEL IN ERFURT: It's a far cry from when Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford were racially abused after missing spot-kicks in the final against Italy.

Thousands of furious fans sign a petition demanding UEFA to order a REPLAY between Germany and Spain at Euro 2024 after controversial decision by Premier League referee

Tens of thousands of fans have signed a petition calling on UEFA to order a replay of Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Germany and Spain. Germany lost the game 2-1 after extra time.

Emma Raducanu's latest injury was dreadfully unfortunate but she was well short of her best against Lulu Sun, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT… it was an unsatisfying end to a highly encouraging tournament

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT CENTRE COURT: A slide, a slip, a tangle of legs and a shake of the head, and Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon campaign was over.

In this Ecuadorian village women weren't allowed to play football, so they invented their own sport

Indigenous women in the north Ecuadorian village of Turucu invented a new sport, anaco-skirted handball. (AP video: Daniel Tapia)

Copa America Power Rankings: Lionel Messi's Argentina no longer No. 1 as semifinals approach

Argentina, unconvincing at times, drop one spot

Christian Pulisic message to USMNT fans after Copa America exit ramps up speculation about Gregg Berhalter's future: 'Does that mean he's gone?'

Berhalter's USA crashed and burned at this summer's home Copa America after failing to make it out of the group stages following defeats to Uruguay and Panama.

Nico Rosberg makes Lewis Hamilton prediction with race pace claim made

Nico Rosberg has backed Lewis Hamilton to claim his ninth British Grand Prix win...