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Lyon completes the signing of Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Ĺ ulc from Viktoria PlzeĹ
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
LYON, France (AP) â Czech Republic international Pavel Ĺ ulc has completed a move to French club Lyon from Viktoria PlzeĹ. Both clubs confirmed the transfer for a fee of 10 million euros ($11.6 million) on Monday. The offensive midfielder scored 15 goals and had nine assists last season for Viktoria in the Czech league, having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Landman shaping up to be Rams’ latest quality find at inside linebacker
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) â Nate Landman is shaping up to be exactly what the Los Angeles Rams want at inside linebacker. He has settled in well as an effective communicator and good teammate and looks like a steady contributor on the field. The 26-year-old Landman has been one of the standouts of training camp for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver attempting to set a record at Utahâs Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
WENDOVER, Utah (AP) â A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utahâs famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to the Southern California Timing Association, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA Tournament fields to remain at 68 teams in 2026, but future growth is possible
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar. âExpanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 menâs and womenâs basketball championships,” Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of basketball, said in a statement on Monday. “However, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinnati Open and will head to the US Open without preparation
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) â Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what officially was listed as a ânon-medicalâ reason, meaning he will head to the U.S. Open without having played a match in about 1 1/2 months. The 24-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Skattebo remains out of Giants training camp as New York’s injuries on offense pile up
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) â Cam Skattebo is not practicing with the New York Giants after experiencing a setback, fellow rookie Beaux Collins has also been sidelined by an undisclosed injury and standout left tackle Andrew Thomas has yet to make an appearance on the field at training camp after landing on the physically unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons rookie Walker returns from minor injury and hopes to play in preseason opener against Lions
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) â After missing much of the first week of training camp with a minor hamstring injury, Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker returned to practice on Monday. Walker said he hopes to play in Friday night’s first preseason game against the Detroit Lions. âI feel good,â Walker said. âIâm feeling so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Dumper’s big year: Cal Raleigh’s ‘staggering’ season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh â better known by the catchy nickname âBig Dumperâ â has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the big leagues this season. Manager Dan Wilson has been in awe of his talents. âThatâs what you get from Cal,” Wilson said. âNight in, night out, blocking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU looking to fill unexpected hole at quarterback after Jake Retzlaff’s offseason departure
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) â BYU is unexpectedly searching for a new starting quarterback while trying to contend for a Big 12 title again this season. Jake Retzlaff led the Cougars to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado a year ago while throwing for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns. With Retzlaff returning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Robert Saleh leads list of new coordinators for NFL contenders
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) â The San Francisco 49ers went back to a familiar face when coach Kyle Shanahan looked to revive a defensive unit that had gone from dominant to mediocre in recent years. The Niners brought back Robert Saleh for a second stint as coordinator in hopes that he could once again build ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College tennis facing threats of cuts at same time many of its alums are starring in pro ranks
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
This should be an exhilarating moment for college tennis. Wimbledon featured a record 26 current or former college players in menâs singles and nine more in the womenâs draw. TCUâs Jack Pinnington Jones and San Diegoâs Oliver Tarvet, who reached the second round, played for their college teams just this spring. Ben Shelton, a 2022 ... Read More »
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