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Albies, Olson homers, Elder’s strong outing lead the Braves to a 4-1 win over the Cubs
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered and Bryce Elder had his fourth straight strong outing as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Monday night. The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games. Olson went 2 for 4 and hit his 23rd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired accountant is hitting a high note: He’s joined Louisiana State University’s marching band
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For decades, Kent Broussard had dreamed about joining Louisiana State University’s prestigious marching band. But, as dreams far too often go, it fell to the wayside. That is, until Broussard retired. After years of hard work — including taking up running with a weighted vest, marching through his neighborhood while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slade Cecconi loses no-hit bid in 8th, Guards rout Royals 10-2, stay in thick of AL wild card race
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Slade Cecconi took a bid to end Cleveland’s long no-hitter drought into the eighth inning, and the Guardians rolled to a 10-2 win over Kansas City on Monday night and leapfrogged the Royals in the AL wild-card race. Cecconi (6-6) was six outs from the first no-hitter in the majors this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dream beat Sun 87-62 as Karl Smesko breaks WNBA record for most wins by a first-year head coach
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 18 points, Allisha Gray added 15 and Atlanta beat the Connecticut Sun 87-62 on Monday night, giving the Dream’s Karl Smesko a WNBA-record 29 wins for the most by a first-year coach. Atlanta (29-14), which won its fifth straight game, moved past Last Vegas (28-14) for sole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nola returns to form, Duran holds on in 9th, Phillies edge Mets 1-0 to extend NL East lead
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola returned to form with three-hit ball over six innings and Jhoan Duran stranded two runners when he struck out the final two batters to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 1-0 on Monday night. The Phillies stretched their lead in the NL East to eight games over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Organizers of the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games announced a fundraising effort on Monday that they say is the largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history. The initiative, branded as Podium34, has raised more than $200 million and will fund community engagement programs surrounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi has no-hit bid ended by leadoff single in 8th, Guardians lead 10-0
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City’s Michael Massey singled leading off the eighth to break up a no-hit bid by Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi, who was bidding Monday night to throw the majors’ first no-hitter this season and Cleveland’s first since 1981. Making his career-high 20th start and first against Kansas City, Cecconi flirted with history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New QB Sam Darnold and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak have slow starts for Seahawks
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seahawks got off to a slow start with their new quarterback and offensive coordinator. With Sam Darnold under center and Klint Kubiak calling plays, Seattle mustered just 230 yards and converted 3 of 10 third downs in Sunday’s season-opening 17-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. “We’ve got to maintain the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels C O’Hoppe to injured list after getting hit in head by backswing. Adell scratched for vertigo
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have placed catcher Logan O’Hoppe on the seven-day concussion injured list after he was hit in the head by Jacob Wilson’s backswing. The Angels also scratched outfielder Jo Adell from their starting lineup Monday against Minnesota due to vertigo. O’Hoppe was removed from the Angels’ game against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi throws 7 no-hit innings against Royals, Guardians lead 9-0
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi has not given up a hit to the Kansas City Royals through seven innings on Monday night in a matchup with AL wild-card implications. Making his career-high 20th start and first against Kansas City, Cecconi has held the Royals in check during the opener of a key ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA suspends backup QB Pierce Clarkson after arrest on felony charge
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson has been indefinitely suspended from the team after being arrested and booked on an unspecified felony charge. Clark was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday and was not in Las Vegas for the Bruins’ loss to UNLV on Saturday. “I can’t really address ... Read More »
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