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Luka Doncic has triple-double for Slovenia in EuroBasket victory
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
Luka Doncic had a triple-double to power Slovenia to an 86-69 victory over Belgium on Sunday and its first win at EuroBasket. Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned with 27 points to help Greece stay perfect with a 94-53 rout of Georgia. Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Katowice, Poland. It was only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarault, Dandjinou secure women’s, men’s titles at Canadian short track championships
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
MONTREAL — 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). Sarault won Sunday’s 1,500-metre event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamal scores from penalty spot but Barcelona needs goalkeeper Joan GarcĂa to leave Rayo with a point
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal scored from the penalty spot but Barcelona needed goalkeeper Joan GarcĂa to ensure it left Rayo Vallecano with a point after a 1-1 draw in the Spanish league on Sunday. The defending champions were largely outplayed by the modest side from Madrid with its speed and ability to break ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State fans miss most of 2nd half of victory due to ESPN transmission issue
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN said Sunday that a transmission issue was to blame for viewers not being able to watch most of the second half of No. 11 Arizona State’s 38-19 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday night. The game was being streamed on ESPN+ as part of the Big 12’s agreement with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State fans miss second half of victory due to ESPN transmission issue
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN said Sunday that a transmission issue was to blame for viewers not being able to watch most of the second half of No. 11 Arizona State’s 38-19 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday night. The game was being streamed on ESPN+ as part of the Big 12’s agreement with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon leaves it late to beat 10-man Marseille 1-0 in the French league
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon finally prevailed in a 1-0 win over 10-man Marseille thanks to a late own-goal from Leonardo Balerdi in the French league on Sunday. Lyon substitute Nicolas Tagliafico struck the crossbar and teammate Pavel Ĺ ulc’s pressure forced the despairing Balerdi on the line to bundle the ball into his own net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AL East-leading Blue Jays reunite with veteran INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa, claiming him from Pirates
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. To make room on the roster, injured right-hander Yimi GarcĂa was transferred to the 60-day injured list. GarcĂa needs elbow surgery and is out for the year. Kiner-Falefa hit .264 with one home run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcantara pitches 7 strong innings and Marlins top Mets 5-1 to take 3 of 4 in series
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched seven strong innings, AgustĂn RamĂrez hit a two-run homer and the Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 5-1 in a game that got testy Sunday. The scappy Marlins took three of four from New York after losing their previous seven series. The Mets finished 11-17 in August ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Straw and Lukes each drive in 2 as Blue Jays avoid sweep, beat majors-leading Brewers 8-4
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes each drove in two runs, George Springer reached base three times and scored twice, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Tommy Nance (2-0) pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning as Toronto improved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matt Patricia’s Ohio State defense makes a statement in win over top-ranked Texas
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Matt Patricia had every reason to gloat or say something about those who second-guessed his hiring as Ohio State defensive coordinator after Saturday’s 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas. Patricia saw no need to, however, after his players delivered their statement on the field. The third-ranked Buckeyes held the much-ballyhooed Arch Manning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soriano’s stellar pitching and Peraza’s homer lead Angels to shutout win over Astros
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — JosĂ© Soriano and two relievers combined for a two-hitter and Oswald Peraza hit his first home run since a trade from the Yankees to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Soriano (10-9) allowed one hit and struck out eight in seven innings. Luis ... Read More »
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