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Oneil Cruz’s 2-run homer helps Pirates snap Reds’ 5-game win streak with 4-2 victory
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the wild-card chasing Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Tuesday night. Cincinnati entered the game tied with the New York Mets for the third NL wild card. The Reds own the first tiebreaker over the Mets with a 4-2 edge in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles denied appeal of $75K fine for Big Dom using a cellphone in a prohibited area
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
The NFL fined the Philadelphia Eagles $75,000 because team official Dom DiSandro used his cellphone in a prohibited area during a preseason game on Aug. 22, two people with knowledge of the punishment told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Both people, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t disclosed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sizzling-hot Guardians down Skubal and Tigers 5-2 to tie for AL Central lead with 5 games left
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez drove in a run with a swinging bunt when Cleveland rallied in a strange sixth inning against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, and the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday night to move into a tie for first place in the AL Central. Cleveland caught Detroit after being 15 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After making playoffs in first year, Valkyries gear up for more going into next season
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fresh off a history-making playoff run in their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries are already gearing up for much more in Year 2. And so are their faithful fans. President Jess Smith said Tuesday that more than 90% of season-ticketholders have re-committed for the 2026 season — and that’s some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solari’s late goal advances Racing Club to Copa Libertadores semifinals
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
AVELLANEDA, Argentina (AP) — Striker Santiago Solari scored a goal late in the second half on Tuesday and Racing Club defeated Velez Sarsfield 1-0 to advance to its first Copa Libertadores semifinal since 1997. The 27-year-old Solari scored the game winner in the 82nd minute for la Academia. The Argentines will play against the winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians’ David Fry carted off field after being hit in face by pitch while trying to bunt
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians designated hitter David Fry was carted off the field in the sixth inning Tuesday night after being hit in the face by a pitch as he tried to bunt. Fry squared around on a 99 mph fastball from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and the pitch struck him in the nose and mouth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Tucker rejoins Cubs, still has steps to take before returning from calf injury
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker rejoined the team on Tuesday after going to Florida last week for additional treatment on his injured left calf, though he still has “boxes” to check before he’s ready to return. The four-time All-Star left the team in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, the same day the Cubs clinched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bowman, Francis headline Pittsburgh Penguins’ Hall of Fame class of 2025
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Scotty Bowman and Ron Francis headline the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Hall of Fame class of 2025. Bowman, the NHL’s all-time winningest coach, and Francis, the league’s fifth all-time leading scorer, were both important members of the Pittsburgh teams of the early 1990s that claimed the franchise’s first two Stanley Cups. The duo, both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotty Bowman and Ron Francis headline the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Hall of Fame class of 2025
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Scotty Bowman and Ron Francis headline the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Hall of Fame class of 2025. Bowman, the NHL’s all-time winningest coach, and Francis, the league’s fifth all-time leading scorer, were both important members of the Pittsburgh teams of the early 1990s that claimed the franchise’s first two Stanley Cups. The duo, both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A court in Trinidad blocks extradition of former FIFA vice president Jack Warner to the US
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner won a decade-long court battle on Tuesday against being extradited to the U.S. to face corruption charges in a bribery scandal involving soccer’s world governing body. Trinidad and Tobago ’s high court permanently stayed extradition proceedings against Warner, who faces racketeering and bribery charges in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AL-best Blue Jays activate slugger Anthony Santander and cut former All-Star RHP Alek Manoah
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays activated slugger Anthony Santander off the 60-day injured list Tuesday, and former All-Star right-hander and 2022 AL Cy Young finalist Alek Manoah was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Toronto put first baseman Ty France on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, because ... Read More »
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