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Jake Retzlaff still loves BYU but expresses faith in his fresh start at Tulane
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jake Retzlaff is embracing some new nicknames. “BYJew” is an endearment of the past. Now, “Kosher Cannon,” “Shabbat Shotgun” and “Bayou Jew” are among the monikers mentioned by the sizeable Jewish community at Retzlaff’s new school, Tulane. It’s a fresh start for Retzlaff, but one the former BYU quarterback wasn’t necessarily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s para hockey players join women, NHLers at 2026 orientation camps
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
CALGARY — Hockey Canada has invited 20 para hockey players to a national team orientation camp in Calgary as first step toward the 2026 Paralympic Games. The roster includes 16 players who helped Canada win gold at the 2024 world championship, as well as nine who claimed a silver medal at the 2022 Paralympic Games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula upset by Sevastova in 3rd round in Montreal
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula was eliminated in the third round of the National Bank Open after a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 loss to Anastasija Sevastova on Friday. Sevastova, a 35-year-old from Latvia who was ranked 11th in 2018 but has fallen to No. 386, broke the third-seeded Pegula six times on 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio placed on injured list with strained right hamstring
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list Friday after evaluations of his strained right hamstring revealed more significant issues than expected. Chourio was injured Tuesday while running the bases on a triple in the fifth inning. The move to the IL was made retroactive to Wednesday. Milwaukee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba judge tosses lawsuit against disgraced former hockey coach Graham James
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Graham James, a convicted sex offender and former junior hockey coach. The suit alleged James sexually assaulted a Winnipeg man over two weeks in 1983, when the man was a student at an elementary school where James worked as a substitute teacher. Manitoba Court of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Can Jhoan Duran’s 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader’s defense lead Phillies to a World Series?
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Harrison Bader got a first-hand look at Jhoan Duran’s electric stuff — try a four-seam fastball that averages 100.2 mph — in their short stint together in Minnesota. Bader saw enough to know the Phillies might have finally landed the closer that can put them over the top and win the franchise’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maddy Siegrist’s return to Wings from knee injury delayed at least 1 more game
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist’s return from a knee injury will have to wait at least one more game. The Wings ruled Siegrist out of a game Friday night against the Indiana Fever a day after saying her 17-game absence because of a right knee fracture was set to end. The Wings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders visit Montreal Alouettes in clash of CFL heavyweights
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
MONTREAL — The top two teams in the CFL standings don’t have a lot in common — except for the fact they just keep finding ways to win. The 6-1 Saskatchewan Roughriders will visit the 5-2 Montreal Alouettes on Saturday in a clash between two teams riding win streaks and finding success in very different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jhoan Duran’s wife almost cried when the closer told her he might have to surrender his No. 59 uniform number when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The number has plenty of sentimental value to Duran. Ornamental value, too — the number is engraved as part of the family pool design ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett returns to the practice field after hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Quarterback Kenny Pickett returned to the field for the Cleveland Browns on Friday after missing three practices because of a hamstring injury. Pickett did only individual work and did not participate in any team drills. It was still a step forward for the four-year veteran, who was expected to be out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cade Horton tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings as Cubs beat Orioles 1-0
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Cade Horton tossed two-hit ball over five innings, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a terrific start by Trevor Rogers to beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday. The Cubs showed a video tribute of Ryne Sandberg and held 23 seconds of silence prior to their first home game since the Hall ... Read More »
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