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Seattle NHL team’s mascot has a close encounter with a grizzly during video shoot in Alaska
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska. Hayden and the mascot named Buoy were on a flyfishing outing in Katmai National Park as part of a trip promoting youth hockey when the bear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon signs midfielder Tyler Morton from Liverpool in $17M deal
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
LYON, France (AP) — Liverpool sent homegrown midfielder Tyler Morton to French club Lyon for a transfer fee of up to 15 million euros ($17 million) on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Morton signed a five-year contract with Lyon, which confirmed it paid a fee of 10 million euros with potential bonuses of 5 million euros. Morton, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks sign forward Vitali Kravtsov to one-year, two-way contract
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old had 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 66 games with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League last season. He added six goals and an assist in 19 playoff games, helping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman released from jail, investigation still ‘active’
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from jail Monday afternoon after he was arrested Friday evening on weapons charges during a traffic stop for vehicle code violations, jail records show. During the traffic stop, officials discovered five firearms, including two assault weapons, in Perryman’s car, the Los Angeles County ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL bans smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during games, saying the products aren’t proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday explaining the decision to ban smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant during pregame ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals starters, including QB Kyler Murray, set to play in preseason against Chiefs
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said on Tuesday that many of his team’s starters — including quarterback Kyler Murray — will play Saturday in the team’s preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Murray hasn’t played in a preseason game since 2021. “I told them last night — they’re going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs place right-hander Michael Soroka on injured list with shoulder strain, recall Pearson
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after lasting just two innings in his first start since being traded from Washington. Chicago recalled right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move prior to Tuesday night’s game against Cincinnati. Soroka ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans give veteran safety Quandre Diggs chance to play with his cousin Cam Ward
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have swapped out a couple of players for a pair of safeties, giving three-time Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs a chance to play with his cousin, rookie quarterback Cam Ward. The Titans announced the moves Tuesday, waiving outside linebacker Titus Leo and safety Mark Perry. They also signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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