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Maddy Siegrist returns from knee injury, set to play for Wings against New York
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist was set to play for the first time in nearly two months after returning from a knee injury Tuesday night. Siegrist missed 18 games after fracturing her right knee before playing against New York. “I’m excited. Oh my gosh, yes,” Siegrist said. “I’m excited to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump creates task force to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force on the 2028 Olympic Games being held in Los Angeles that he said would ensure the event is “safe, seamless and historically successful.” The 2028 Games will be the first Olympics to be hosted by the U.S. since the 2002 Winter Games in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies’ reliever Alvarado rejoins team following PED ban, will be eligible later this month
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies reliever JosĂ© Alvarado has rejoined the team following an 80-game suspension for violating baseball’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Alvarado was back in Philadelphia before Tuesday night’s home game against Baltimore and is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. The Venezuelan left-hander is eligible to return to the big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL suspends Vikings’ Jordan Addison for 3 games over DUI case
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for three games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy for a drunken driving case last year. Addison avoided a trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge last month, after facing two misdemeanor DUIs for his arrest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playing both sides of the ball is now part of Travis Hunter’s regular routine with the Jaguars
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Playing both sides of the ball is now part of Travis Hunter’s regular practice routine with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and the second overall pick in this year’s NFL draft played offense and defense during training camp Tuesday. He wore a teal, No. 12 jersey at receiver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario climbing the ranks with Toronto FC
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Just 20, Adisa De Rosario has spent half his life in Toronto FC colours. The young goalkeeper joined the TFC academy in 2015. Even then, he was no stranger to the club’s training centre, having been part of its pre-academy. “Safe to say, it’s home,” De Rosario said. The son of Canada Soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Fields says Jets’ offense is improving despite recent struggles in training camp
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields knows he and the New York Jets’ offense are a work in progress. Well, the only way for them to go after 11 training camp practices is up. Especially after the past few underwhelming sessions. “I think we’re improving, especially from the start of training camp to now,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he’s worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers weren’t necessary looking to add a starting-caliber running back in free agency after giving Chuba Hubbard a four-year, $33 million contract extension last November. They found one anyway. Coach Dave Canales said he’s been “ecstatic” since the Panthers signed Rico Dowdle in March, giving the team added depth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ successful promotion could result in more alumni home-run derby events
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Maybe the Home Run Derby doesn’t have to be limited to All-Star weekend. The Milwaukee Brewers had Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and several other former players competing in an alumni home run derby that followed a game with the Miami Marlins last month. The promotion helped draw a sellout crowd of 41,944 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Storm acquire All-Star guard Brittney Sykes in trade with Washington Mystics
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Storm acquired All-Star guard Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics on Tuesday for Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke and a first-round pick in the 2026 draft. Sykes averaged 15.4 points, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals for the Mystics this season to earn her first All-Star selection. She’ll join a strong lineup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge comes off IL, set to rejoin the struggling Yankees at Texas
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Judge was activated off the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Tuesday, and their captain is set to return at the Texas Rangers after being sidelined because of a flexor strain in his right elbow. Maybe the two-time AL MVP slugger can help get them back on ... Read More »
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