September 22nd, 2025

Twins bring back Pablo LĂłpez to start vs. Royals after he missed 3 months with shoulder strain

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins returned right-handed pitcher Pablo LĂłpez from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list on Friday, sending him to the mound to start a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. LĂłpez missed three months with a strain of the teres major muscle in ... Read More »

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Spit spat: Jalen Carter’s ejection from Eagles’ opener was latest saliva-driven dismissal in sports

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

Just six seconds into the new NFL season, Jalen Carter was already on his way out. The kickoff game in Philadelphia started with a real mouth-watering moment. Carter left the defending champion Eagles hanging on Thursday night when he was ejected for spitting at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, a saliva-driven dismissal from the field ... Read More »

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Ali Ahmed scores and sets up a goal in Canadian win over Romania in soccer friendly

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

BUCHAREST — Ali Ahmed scored a goal and set up another to help a free-flowing Canada defeat Romania 3-0 in a soccer friendly Friday. It was a first-ever meeting between the 28th-ranked Canadian men and No. 48 Romania — and Jesse Marsch’s team showed well, leading the dance at the 55,634-capacity National Arena. Canada led ... Read More »

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Blue Jays recall reliever Braydon Fisher before opener against Yankees, option Tate

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Braydon Fisher from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, a few hours before the opener of a key weekend series against the New York Yankees. Fisher has a 4-0 record and 3.03 earned-run average over 41 appearances for the Blue Jays this season. The 25-year-old rookie was optioned to ... Read More »

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YouTube using creators to enhance broadcast of the NFL game between the Chiefs and the Chargers

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs face Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers in the most accessible game to viewers on Friday night in Brazil. It’s the first NFL game streamed on YouTube and there will be plenty of unique elements surrounding the broadcast. The league and YouTube have ... Read More »

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Steelers captain Cam Heyward taking wait-and-see approach to playing as contract issue lingers

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward’s 15th season in the NFL starts on Sunday, when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the New York Jets. Whether the four-time All-Pro defensive tackle is on the field when it happens remains uncertain. Heyward said Friday he’s “preparing” to play against New York, but stopped short of making a firm commitment ... Read More »

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Heat owner Micky Arison never sought the spotlight. The Basketball Hall of Fame called anyway

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

Micky Arison sits courtside, at center court, when his Miami Heat play home games. That’s about as much of the spotlight as he wants. He rarely speaks publicly. He prefers to keep much of what he does and says behind the scenes, instead deferring much of the forward-facing duties to the likes of team president ... Read More »

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Bengals extend center Ted Karras’ contract through 2026

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Center Ted Karras signed a one-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday worth $5 million that goes through the 2026 season. “If you look at the history of my career I’m not afraid to be a free agent. I’ve been a free agent many times but I wanted to be ... Read More »

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MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

There’s a wide divide in finances between Major League Baseball’s big-market and small-market teams. As for the win column? Not so much. The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league’s big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, ... Read More »

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Afghan fast bowler Ahmad denies UAE consolation win in tri-series

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Afghanistan defeated the United Arab Emirates by a nail-biting four runs in the Twenty20 tri-series on Friday. UAE needed 17 runs from the final over for a consolation first win in four games and power-hitter Asif Khan brought down the target to five runs off the final three balls. ... Read More »

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Bitter taste lingers as Edmonton Elks prepare for showdown with Calgary Stampeders

By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025

EDMONTON — Four days of watching film of their 28-7 Labour Day loss to the Calgary Stampeders has left the Edmonton Elks with a bitter taste — and looking for payback in Saturday’s rematch at Commonwealth Stadium. Feeling that bite all week — albeit a short one — is just fine with Elks head coach ... Read More »

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