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Chicago Cubs agree to a 1-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
The Chicago Cubs added Carlos Santana on Sunday, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran first baseman that puts him in the mix for the playoffs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys sign NFL pick-6 record-holder DaRon Bland to $92 million, 4-year extension
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) â The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a $92 million, four-year contract extension on Sunday, four days before the NFL opener at defending champ and NFC East rival Philadelphia. Bland set an NFL record with five interception returns for touchdowns in 2023, when he also led the league with nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the US Open
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) â Tennis player Sorana Cirstea said the trophy she received after winning a recent women’s tournament was stolen from her New York hotel room while she was playing in the U.S. Open. Cirstea pleaded for the trophy’s return late Saturday night, two days after she was eliminated from singles play in Flushing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncicâs triple-double for Slovenia at EuroBasket is ‘a normal day at the office for him’
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
Luka Doncicâs triple-double powered 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 scored 26 points, had 11 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds in Katowice, Poland. It was only the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa stuns Italy and reaches first Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
South Africa stunned Italy 29-24 and reached the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in York on Sunday. The Springbok Women were joined in the last eight by defending champion New Zealand, France and Ireland. New Zealand dispatched Japan 62-19 and France thumped Brazil 84-5 in Exeter, and Ireland got past Spain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linebacker Adam Bighill to make Stampeders debut in Labour Day game
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
CALGARY â CFL all-star linebacker Adam Bighill will make his Calgary Stampeders debut exactly one year after a major knee injury. Bighill has been activated for Monday’s Labour Day game in Calgary against the Edmonton Elks. The 36-year-old Bighill, who has won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player award three times in his career, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays claim infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
TORONTO â The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed infielder infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In a corresponding move, right-hander Yimi Garcia has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The waiver pickup serves as a return for the 30-year-old Kiner-Falefa. He played 83 games for the Jays in 2024 before being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new chapter for Sanders as he began new season minus his sons and Colorado’s live buffalo mascot
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) â There was a different vibe when coach Deion Sanders came out to kick off his third season at the University of Colorado. Ralphie wasnât there to lead the team onto the field. Coloradoâs live buffalo mascot was retired and her replacement is in training, putting on hold one of college football’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road woes raise questions about Alabama’s direction under 2nd-year head coach Kalen DeBoer
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
Alabama hasn’t looked the same since coach Nick Saban’s retirement. It raises speculation about the future of his replacement, Kalen DeBoer. The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide have dropped three of their last four games following a 31-17 loss at Florida State on Saturday, a game in which the Seminoles bullied Alabama on both of the ball. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guirassy leads Dortmund to a 3-0 win over Union Berlin in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) â Serhou Guirassy scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat Union Berlin 3-0 for its first Bundesliga win of the season on Sunday. Guirassy finished off a cross from Yan Couto before the break, then the Guinea star beat Union âkeeper Frederik Rönnow with a delicate chip before the hour-mark. Felix Nmecha made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isack Hadjar ‘over the moon’ with first F1 podium which boosts his case for a Red Bull seat
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) â Isack Hadjar said he’s âover the moonâ at a first Formula 1 podium and it’s even better to share it with his childhood hero Max Verstappen. The four-time champion may yet be his teammate next year. Hadjar held off Mercedes’ George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on his way to take ... Read More »
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