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Smith’s pinch-hit homer in 9th inning gives Dodgers a 5-4 win over Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Will Smith homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday that prevented a three-game sweep. Los Angeles took a two-game lead in the NL West over rival San Diego, which lost 7-2 at Minnesota. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies sign right-hander Walker Buehler to bolster pitching staff
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Walker Buehler on Sunday in a bid to bolster their pitching staff for a long playoff run. The 31-year-old Buehler, a two-time NL All-Star who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series titles in 2020 and 2024, was released by Boston Red Sox on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miranda Wang wins first LPGA title at FM Championship. Lawrence wins in Switzerland
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
Miranda Wang lost the lead to the No. 1 player in women’s golf and then delivered the clutch shots over the final three holes for a 2-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Jeeno Thitikul on Sunday in the FM Championship for her first LPGA title. Wang became the seventh LPGA rookie to win this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessica Pegula is back in the US Open quarterfinals after a fourth-round romp, will face Krejcikova
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, which used to be her roadblock. The way Pegula is playing at this U.S. Open, it may be just another stop on the way back to the final. The No. 4 seed rolled into the last eight by routing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers sign former Athletics infielder Luis UrĂas to minor league contract
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Infielder Luis UrĂas has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers after getting released by the Athletics. The Brewers announced Sunday they had signed UrĂas, who will join their Triple-A Nashville affiliate Monday. The Athletics designated UrĂas for assignment and eventually released him last week. UrĂas, 28, had batted .230 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 South Carolina plays ‘Beamerball’ to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in opener
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer used his brand of “Beamerball” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets head out on pivotal road trip after 11-17 August ends with sloppy series against Marlins
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets ended August with 177 runs and 53 homers, both franchise records for any month. They also went 11-17, committed 16 errors and won just seven games not started by rookie pitchers who began the month in the minors. “It’s not easy. Obviously, you don’t want to go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Townsend fails to convert 8 match points, falls to Barbora Krejcikova at the US Open
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Townsend couldn’t convert eight match points in a second set that ended with a 25-minute tiebreaker and was eliminated from the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 1-6, 7-6 (13), 6-3 loss to Barbora Krejcikova. With fans chanting “Let’s go Taylor! Let’s go Taylor!” for a player who became a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazilian Ludmila pulls Stars into 1-1 draw with the Spirit
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ludmila scored in the 67th minute to pull the Chicago Stars into a 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday. The Stars (1-9-8) are undefeated in five matches, all ties. The draw moved Chicago out of last place in the league standings, ahead of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miranda Wang stares down No. 1 player to win first LPGA title at FM Championship
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Miranda Wang lost the lead to the No. 1 player in women’s golf and then delivered the clutch shots over the final three holes for a 2-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Jeeno Thitikul on Sunday in the FM Championship for her first LPGA title. Wang became the seventh LPGA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox and closer Aroldis Chapman agree to $13.3 million contract for 2026 with a 2027 option
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $13.3 million, one-year contract for 2026 that includes a 2027 vesting option. Chapman will be guaranteed $26 million over two years if he pitches at least 40 innings next season. The team announced the deal Sunday following a 5-2 victory over ... Read More »
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