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Ex-Wisconsin players say in lawsuit that former coach Marisa Moseley psychologically abused them
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Five former Wisconsin women’s basketball players have filed a lawsuit saying they received psychological abuse from ex-Badgers coach Marisa Moseley and that the university responded with “a policy of laissez-faire inaction.” The lawsuit filed Friday in federal court lists the Wisconsin Board of Regents, Moseley and former Wisconsin associate athletic director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter Goodman homers in the Rockies’ 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Hunter Goodman homered, Victor Vodnik struck out two in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Friday night. Goodman hit his 25th homer — a solo shot off Brandon Pfaadt (12-8) in the first to put the Rockies in front. Tanner Gordon (3-5) allowed three runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk plays hero, steals first career base in Blue Jays’ 6-5 win over Rangers
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk’s late-game heroics resulted in three deafening ovations from the 42,260 inside the Rogers Centre on Friday. The first roar arrived in the seventh inning when the Toronto Blue Jays catcher smacked an opposite-field two-run homer to right. The next inning, the sellout crowd cheered as Kirk delivered a bases-loaded single to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggles in his return as Brewers rallied for 13th straight win
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings Friday night in the All-Star ‘s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati after missing about 2 1/2 weeks with a left tibia contusion. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlie Morton shines on the mound, Dillon Dingler drives in 3, and Tigers rout Twins 7-0
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Dillon Dingler hit a two-run single in the first, in which the Tigers batted around against Twins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Chisholm homers to help Yankees send Cardinals to their 3rd straight loss 4-3
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and Luis Gil pitched one-run ball over 5 1/3 innings to help the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night. Gil (1-1) allowed one run on four hits and three walks and had four strikeouts in his third start of the season. David ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 tests and two one-day internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros. Young retired the first 23 batters he faced, only to have his shot at history end on slow grounder to the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plum scores 28, Sparks withstand Wings’ late run to win as Bueckers misses potential winner
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96 on Friday night after Paige Bueckers missed a potential winning 3-pointer. Plum gave Los Angeles a 95-82 lead with 4:25 remaining in the fourth quarter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvador Perez hits go-ahead homer as Royals continue dominance over White Sox with 3-1 victory
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years. The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alejandro Kirk carries the Blue Jays past the Rangers, 6-5
By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a deciding two-run single in the eighth in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Kirk singled with the bases loaded in the eighth to help the Blue Jays (72-51) overcome a three-run deficit. ... Read More »
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