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Coco Gauff wipes away tears at the US Open while winning again despite problems serving
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff kept wiping the tears welling in her eyes between points in her second-round match at the U.S. Open on Thursday night, trying to stay composed, trying to give herself a chance to win. Gauff’s serving troubles were again an issue, just as they were two nights earlier, just as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short-handed New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 89-63 behind Harrison and Johannes
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Isabelle Harrison scored a season-high 16 points and Marine Johannes added 14 to help the short-handed New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 89-63 on Thursday night. New York (24-15) was missing three starters. Sabrina Ionescu (toe), Jonquel Jones (illness) and Natasha Cloud (nose) all were out. Ionescu hurt a toe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber homers in 3 of his first 4 at-bats against Braves
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber homered in three of his first four at-bats Thursday night against Atlanta, pushing his season total to 48. Schwarber began the day tied with the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani for the National League lead. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh tops the majors with 50. Scharber began the power surge with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men face Japan, looking to secure qualification for 2027 Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Canada looks to build on its first win under new coach Steve Meehan and possibly book its ticket to the 2027 Rugby World Cup when it takes on No. 13 Japan on Saturday in Pacific Nations Cup play. The six-team tournament doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. Having beaten the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adam Thielen relishes his return home to the Vikings after a two-year family adventure with Panthers
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Adam Thielen naturally kept Minnesota as his family’s offseason home after he joined the Carolina Panthers, surrounded by relatives and friends and the familiarity of his native state. Earlier this summer, just like during the last one, Thielen was invited to join some throwing sessions in the Twin Cities area that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers’ Corey Seager has appendectomy after abdominal pain during last game
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had an appendectomy Thursday after experiencing abdominal pain during a game the previous night The surgery was done in Texas after the team had traveled to California for the start of a series against the Athletics on Friday night. Chris Young, the team’s president of baseball operations, said it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos kick returner Marvin Mims Jr. avoids injury scare, expected to practice Monday
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos coach Sean Payton said Thursday that All-Pro kick returner and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. checked out fine after leaving practice a day earlier so doctors could see if he had a groin injury. “Marvin, good news,” Payton said following practice ahead of the team’s kickoff luncheon. “We have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals bolster offensive line depth by signing free-agent guard Dalton Risner
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals signed veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner on Thursday, and coach Zac Taylor said that there’s “absolutely” a chance that Risner will be active when the Bengals face the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7. ”(He’s) another veteran player who has performed well during his time in the league,” Taylor said. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers’ Corey Seager diagnosed with appendicitis after pain during last game
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been diagnosed with appendicitis after experiencing abdominal pain during a game. Chris Young, the team’s president of baseball operations, said Thursday that Seager was having an appendectomy in Texas after the team had traveled to California for the start of a series against the Athletics on Friday night. Young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Pittsburgh to Las Vegas: Kenny Pickett’s journey to prove himself under Pete Carroll
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Coach Pete Carroll’s first Raiders roster is made up of players, he said, who have something to prove, who carry the proverbial chips on their shoulders. One of the newest Las Vegas players, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett, is the epitome of that kind of attitude. “Well, anybody that’s been traded as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams wins a US Open women’s doubles match for the 1st time since 2014 – without Serena
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams insists she is not a good doubles player. The 14 major championships she and Serena won together tell a different story. Without her younger sister by her side, Williams showed Thursday she’s still got it. Williams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time ... Read More »
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