August 15th, 2025

National Sports

Fiebich, Jones, Meesseman lead Liberty to highest point total of season in a 105-97 win over Sparks

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emma Meesseman scored a season-high 24 points, Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Liberty scored a season high in points in a 105-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. Sandy Brondello won her 100th game as coach of the Liberty, tying Richie ... Read More »

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How to watch Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t just releasing new music — she’s appearing Wednesday on “New Heights” for the first time. Part of the rollout for Tuesday’s announcement of “The Life of a Showgirl” involved the popular, typically football-focused podcast hosted by Travis Kelce — Swift’s ... Read More »

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Venus Williams to get new Barbie as part of Inspiring Women collection

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Venus Williams has a new Barbie, this one part of the dollmaker’s Inspiring Women collection. Williams’ doll, to be released Friday, will celebrate the tennis great and pay equity champion with a doll wearing the uniform she wore while winning Wimbledon in 2007. Williams’ win for the fifth of her seven grand slam titles was ... Read More »

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Angels turn triple play when Shohei Ohtani lines out to Zach Neto and 2 Dodgers are caught off base

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels turned the eighth triple play in team history Tuesday night, with shortstop Zach Neto getting two putouts and an assist off a line drive by Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani. Miguel Rojas was on second and Dalton Rushing was on first for the Dodgers in the sixth inning ... Read More »

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Ketel Marte’s 9th-inning homer gives D-backs 3-2 win over Rangers

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ketel Marte’s solo home run to deep left field with two out in the ninth inning gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Marte’s homer off Danny Coulombe (2-1) followed consecutive strikeouts of Jose Herrera and Geraldo Perdomo. Perdomo’s was the fifth looking for ... Read More »

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Mariners catch Astros in the AL West after beating Baltimore for their 8th straight win

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — It’s still a little early for scoreboard watching. And besides, why would the Seattle Mariners mess with what’s working? “I don’t think anyone’s paying attention to that,” right-hander George Kirby said. “We’re just playing baseball and doing our thing.” Kirby led Seattle to its eighth straight win Tuesday night, 1-0 over the ... Read More »

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Bregman, Narváez home runs power Red Sox to 14-1 win over Astros

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman homered against his former team for a second straight game and Carlos Narváez added a three-run shot to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 14-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Dustin May (7-8) scattered five singles across six scoreless and struck out eight in his second ... Read More »

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José Ramírez sets Cleveland record with 27th multihomer game, leads Guardians to 4-3 victory

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — JosĂ© RamĂ­rez knew when he was 15 years old and growing up in the Dominican Republic that he could end up being a pretty good home-run hitter. Cleveland’s All-Star third baseman has been better than good as he set another franchise record on Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins. RamĂ­rez’s line drive ... Read More »

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Oregon suspends receiver Jurrion Dickey

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon coach Dan Lanning announced Tuesday that wide receiver Jurrion Dickey has been suspended indefinitely. Dickey, a former five-star recruit, has played in 15 games in two years with the Ducks, but has only had two catches for 14 yards. Lanning did not specify the reasons for Dickey’s suspension, but said ... Read More »

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Freeland tosses 7 1/3 strong innings to help Rockies beat Cardinals 3-0

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kyle Freeland gave up five hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, Hunter Goodman hit a home run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Tuesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. Freeland (3-12) walked two and struck out two in his longest outing since a ... Read More »

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Dodgers trade acquisition Brock Stewart goes on IL, but Friedman is confident in champs’ pitching

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Dodgers reliever Brock Stewart went on the injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation, sidelining Los Angeles’ most significant addition from their quiet trade deadline. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said he doesn’t wish he had done more to improve his slumping club through trade, expressing confidence that the ... Read More »

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