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Be like Mike? Jalen Hurts gets championship tip from Michael Jordan on how to win another Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts calls Michael Jordan a friend — the two cigar aficionados were photographed rubbing shoulders over the summer in Greece — so when the retired Chicago Bulls great offers advice, it’s perhaps best to listen. Jordan won six NBA titles, including two separate runs of three straight, so his words of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson begin competition to be Colts starting QB
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson insists he’s healthy. Daniel Jones embraces the chance to compete for a starting job. And coach Shane Steichen has a broad outline of how he intends to split the snaps over the next several weeks, with no timetable to make a decision, as the competition began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona cancels game in Japan after issue with promoter
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona said Wednesday it will not play its scheduled preseason game in Japan because of “serious contractual breaches on behalf of the promoter.” Barcelona will not travel on Thursday as planned for a match against Vissel Kobe. The club did not name the promoter or give more detail about the breaches. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Streaking Toronto Blue Jays giving Proline players much to ponder
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are giving Proline players plenty to ponder these days. Toronto returned from the all-star break in impressive fashion, sweeping the San Francisco Giants over the weekend. The Jays opened the series with a 4-0 victory Friday night before finishing up with wins by scores of 6-3 and 8-6. According to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From rookie challenges to leadership: How Pats QB Drake Maye is preparing for Year 2
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye got a crash course in confronting change during his first NFL season. The 2024 third overall draft pick took on expected challenges, such as becoming a rookie starter in Week 6 for a New England Patriots team that was 1-4 at the time. And he handled unexpected hiccups, such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers’ 2 homers power Giants past Braves 9-3
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Verlander ended the longest streak of starts in a season without a win in Giants history, Rafael Devers drove in four runs with three hits, including two home runs, and San Francisco beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Wednesday. The 42-year-old Verlander (1-8) had been winless in his first 16 starts, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spencer Horwitz hits 1st career grand slam as Pirates top Tigers 6-1 for series sweep
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win and sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Horwitz drove a two-out cutter from Troy Melton (0-1) 416 feet to centerfield to make it 5-0. Andrew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins starting pitcher David Festa placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The 25-year-old Festa was scheduled to consult with a doctor and get an MRI on Wednesday. The Twins are in Los Angeles to play the Dodgers and were scheduled to head home after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears defense opens training camp by picking on QB Caleb Williams and the offense
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams fired his first pass of training camp in Wednesday’s scrimmage directly to Tremaine Edmunds and the veteran middle linebacker took the interception up the field. This was how coach Ben Johnson’s era unfolded on Day 1 of practices. For the other side of the football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter has surgery on his right wrist
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Outfielder Chase DeLauter, widely considered one of the top prospects in the Cleveland Guardians organization, had surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist. DeLauter is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, which means he could be back for the last week or two of the season. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Daniels’ first 11-on-11 throw of camp is an over-the-shoulder connection with Deebo Samuel
By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Picture what Jayden Daniels can do for an encore now that he’s experienced against NFL opposition. Teammate Bobby Wagner has seen enough to imagine it. “The confidence will grow. Understanding what teams are trying to do, the mixing of coverages. Playing against those defenses is going to serve him really good ... Read More »
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