August 15th, 2025

National Sports

Venus Williams loses in straight sets to Bouzas Maneiro in 1st round at Cincinnati Open

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Venus Williams, who returned to tennis last month after being away from the sport for more than a year, lost to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. “Just coming back, not everything’s going to be perfect,” Williams said. “From DC, I ... Read More »

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Ottawa’s Emily Clark sets PWHL record for highest single-season salary with new contract, AP sources

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark set a PWHL record in becoming the league’s highest-paid player based on single-season salary in signing a two-year contract extension on Thursday. The team announced the signing that secures her through the 2027-28 season, but not the value of the contract. Two people with knowledge of the league’s payroll structure ... Read More »

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Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

HAMILTON — He’s an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his roots. Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium. Horwath also announced the 27-year-old basketball star will also have a street named after him after capping an ... Read More »

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Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto FC have acquired attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic in a trade with the Colorado Rapids for $8 million, the teams announced Thursday. The cash-for-player exchange includes another $1 million if certain performance goals are met. Mihailovic, 26, signed a three-year deal that will keep him in Toronto through 2028 with a club ... Read More »

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Rams pass rusher Jared Verse has to be helped off the field at practice, but later says he’s ‘fine’

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Verse had to be helped off the field during practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday after bumping knees with teammate Braden Fiske. Coach Sean McVay wasn’t immediately certain of the severity of the injury for Verse, the NFL defensive rookie of the year last season and one of ... Read More »

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Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali suspended amid rape investigation in England

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pakistan batsman Haider Ali is under criminal investigation in England, his country’s cricket board said Thursday while Greater Manchester Police said an arrest has been made following a rape allegation. The Pakistan Cricket Board said an investigation “involving cricketer Haider Ali” stemmed from “an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan ... Read More »

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Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to Pittsburgh after being traded to the playoff-chasing Reds

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes said he thought he might be in Pittsburgh to stay before the Pirates traded him July 30 to NL Central rival Cincinnati. He returned to Pittsburgh on Thursday for the first time since he was dealt, with the Pirates opening a four-game series against the Reds. Hayes’ future with the ... Read More »

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Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was hit in the back on Thursday and left practice early. Ferguson was hurt in a red-zone drill when linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. made contact with him during a passing play. Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but ... Read More »

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Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor leaves game vs. White Sox in 3rd inning

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor left Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after grounding out to second base to end the third inning. There was no official word from the Mariners on why Naylor left the game. In his first at-bat against White Sox starter Shane Smith, Naylor grimaced after ... Read More »

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49ers and Broncos hold joint practice, Hufanga and Greenlaw reunite with former teammates

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Talanoa Hufanga playfully threw some jabs at Trent Williams and talked trash with former teammates, Mike McGlinchey relished some one-on-reps with Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw exchanged some hugs with Kyle Shanahan. When the Broncos came to town for a joint practice against the San Francisco 49ers that was a ... Read More »

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White Sox place rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on 10-day injured list with thumb contusion

By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right thumb contusion ahead of their series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Meidroth, who is hitting .252 with three home runs, 15 RBIs and 11 stolen bases, said he will be shut down from swinging ... Read More »

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