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Nationals sign Jorge Alfaro after he opts out of minor league contract
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Jorge Alfaro on Tuesday. The Nationals also optioned catcher C.J. Stubbs to Triple-A Rochester, and catcher Drew Millas (broken finger) was moved to the 60-day injured list. Alfaro, 32, played in 82 games with Triple-A Nashville — Milwaukee’s top minor league affiliate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 in 30 seasons has gotten bigger, and finishes better than it started in Week 1
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
The Big 12 is in its 30th football season, 20 years after last winning a national championship and now in a much different era of the game than when the conference started. Like many 30-year-olds, the league has gotten bigger while going through plenty of ups and downs. There have already been some this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz beats Jiri Lehecka to reach the US Open semifinals, Jessica Pegula also wins
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. The second-seeded Spaniard beat Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, making some highlight-reel shots and putting his hand to his ear afterward to encourage more cheers from fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two NASCAR teams, one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, on Tuesday argued to a federal judge why the organizations still should be issued a preliminary injunction to be recognized as chartered organizations until their antitrust suit against the stock car racing series is finished. The 11-page filing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles are focused on this season, won’t even watch Super Bowl banner ceremony
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Jalen Hurts perfectly summed up the mindset of the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles entering their title defense. “Nothing I’ve accomplished in the past will get me what I desire in the future,” Hurts said in an interview on SiriusXM during training camp. Before the Eagles kick off against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU matches up against Stanford
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Stanford (0-1) at BYU (1-0), Sept. 6 at 10:15 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: BYU by 18.5. Against the spread: BYU 1-0, Stanford 0-1. How to watch: ESPN Key stats BYU Offense Overall: 606 yards per game (5th in FBS) Passing: 138 yards per game (112th) Rushing: 468 yards per game (1st) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afghanistan spinners stifle Pakistan for 18-run win in tri-series
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal smashed successive half-centuries before Afghanistan spinners strangled Pakistan’s deep batting lineup to notch an 18-run win in the T20 tri-series Tuesday. The spin trio of captain Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, playing his first game of the tournament, snared six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears cornerback Johnson hopes to be ready for opener against Vikings, won’t make any guarantees
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson hopes to be ready for the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Monday night. He just wasn’t ready to make any promises after missing all of training camp because of a groin injury he suffered while working out in the summer. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asisat Oshoala heads to Al-Hilal in the Saudi women’s league on transfer from Bay FC
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Forward Asisat Oshoala has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Hilal on transfer from Bay FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 30-year-old Nigerian international signed a two-year contract with Al-Hilal. Oshoala joined Bay FC ahead of its inaugural season in 2024 from Barcelona, where she won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds LHP Nick Lodolo scratched from start due to illness
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds scratched left-hander Nick Lodolo from his start on Tuesday against Toronto because of an illness. Scott Barlow is expected to make his first career start in place of Lodolo against the AL East-leading Blue Jays. The right-hander is slated for his 68th appearance in his first season with Cincinnati. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ola Brynhildsen returns to Norway after loan stay with Toronto FC mutually terminated
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto has parted ways with Ola Brynhildsen, with the forward headed back to his native Norway to join Bodø/Glimt on loan. The 26-year-old came to Toronto in February from Denmark’s FC Midtjylland on a year-long loan with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the current season. “We want ... Read More »
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