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South Africa routs England by 7 wickets in first ODI as hosts get bowled out for 131
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — England was bowled out for 131 before opener Aiden Markram’s 55-ball 86 led South Africa to seven-wicket win Tuesday in the first of three one-day internationals between the teams. The hosts, possibly fatigued from the just-completed domestic Hundred competition, were dismissed in 24.3 overs at Headingley as Keshav Maharaj took 4-22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement in wake of season-ending injury
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in the wake of a season-ending injury. The 42-year-old goalkeeper, the first-ever signing by Halifax Tides FC, has been sidelined since June with a lower-body injury. She played in six games for Halifax (3-11-3) “This is not the way I imagined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelly Korda’s statistics indicate a good year. She still hasn’t won a tournament
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Nelly Korda went into the new year with the same outlook as Scottie Scheffler. Both were coming off monster seasons and more willing to look at 2025 as a clean slate instead of an encore. Korda won seven times last year, including a major, and had a wide gap at No. 1 in the world. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naomi Osaka simply doesn’t lose when she gets to Grand Slam quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Once Naomi Osaka is in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, look out. For a while, it was getting there that was the problem. Right now, Osaka appears to be back at her best, and she most definitively is back at that stage of a major, getting ready to face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missouri’s Sam Horn out indefinitely, Blake Craig out for season with KU on deck Saturday
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Missouri will be without backup quarterback Sam Horn for “an extended period of time” because of an injury, Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday, and kicker Blake Craig will miss the rest of the season after tearing an ACL. Horn had been in a competition with Penn State transfer Beau Pribula to be the starting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessica Pegula reaches the US Open semifinals, the second time she’s gone this far in a major
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula broke through her quarterfinal wall again at the U.S. Open, defeating Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to get to the semifinals at a Grand Slam tournament for just the second time in her career. Pegula failed to advance into the semis in her first 23 main draw appearances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden says his status as a rare first-round WR pick for Packers doesn’t create extra pressure
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matthew Golden says he doesn’t feel any extra pressure associated with his status as the first wide receiver drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the opening round in over two decades. Golden’s steady approach helped the former Texas wideout deliver a stellar preseason. The No. 23 overall pick in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canadian short track championships
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Courtney Sarault earned two more wins to extend her gold-medal streak to nine and finish as the women’s short track speedskating national champion on Sunday. The Moncton native’s 30,000 points across her top six distances gave her a comfortable lead over the next closest competitor, Kim Boutin (21,760). On the men’s side, it was Montreal’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Tomlin thinks Cam Heyward will be ‘chomping at the bit’ to play in the opener despite ‘hold in’
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t worried about All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward’s “hold in” being a factor when the Pittsburgh Steelers open the season on Sunday at the New York Jets. Heyward is seeking a reworked deal coming off one of the best seasons of his 14-year career. The seven-time Pro Bowler held himself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin preparing to start O’Neil at QB in place of the injured Edwards against Middle Tennessee
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell acknowledged Tuesday that quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.’s knee injury likely will prevent him from playing Saturday against Middle Tennessee. Edwards left the Badgers’ season-opening 17-0 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Thursday in the second quarter, with San Diego State transfer Danny O’Neil filling in for him the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian forward Cyle Larin joins Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan
By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025
Canadian striker Cyle Larin has joined Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan from Spain’s RCD Mallorca. The 30-year-old from Brampton, Ont., had been looking for a move after seeing his playing time dry up with Mallorca. ‘I’m very happy to be here,” Larin said in a statement. “I know the history of Feyenoord, the passion ... Read More »
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