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Gavin Williams just misses Guardians’ first no-hitter in 44 years in 4-1 win over Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning, and the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 4-1 win Wednesday. Williams (7-4) walked three and struck out six, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dominic Smith hits go-ahead double in 9th as Giants rally for 4-2 win over Pirates
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Jung Hoo Lee hit a one-out double down the right-field line off Dennis Santana (3-4). Smith, pinch hitting for Christian Koss, brought Lee in with another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Once a cage fighter, Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine transitions to movie director
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine wore many hats before making his name as a mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC, where he registered wins over future Hall of Famers Chuck (The Iceman) Liddell and Forrest Griffin. The former wildland firefighter, miner and bounty hunter has since found a new career, progressing from acting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US winger Tim Weah returns to French soccer with move from Juventus to Marseille
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
United States winger Tim Weah completed his move to Marseille on Wednesday after an inconsistent two-year stint at Juventus. The 25-year-old Weah’s return to Ligue 1 will initially be on loan with an obligation to buy for a fee that could rise to 18 million euros ($21 million), according to French media reports. Weah’s father, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IndyCar officials and Pato O’Ward shocked by ICE-related ‘Speedway Slammer’ post
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward and series officials were shocked by a social media post from the Department of Homeland Security that touts plans for an immigration detention center in Indiana dubbed “Speedway Slammer,” and includes a car with the same number as the only Mexican driver in the series. “It caught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayo and Jackson lead Orioles to 5-1 victory over the Phillies
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, Jeremiah Jackson doubled in a run for his first extra-base hit and RBI in the majors and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Wednesday. After the Phillies scored 18 runs in winning the first two games of the series, Baltimore left-hander Trevor Rogers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has no-hitter through eight innings against the Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has held the New York Mets hitless through eight innings. The Guardians have the longest no-hitter drought in the majors. Williams has walked three and struck out five while throwing 111 pitches, 67 for strikes. He fielded the Mets’ hardest-hit balls, both in the first inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has no-hitter through six innings against the Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has held the New York Mets hitless through six innings. The Guardians have the longest no-hitter drought in the majors. Williams has walked three and struck out three while throwing 97 pitches, 59 for strikes. He fielded the Mets’ hardest-hit balls, both in the first inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old friends, new rivals: 49ers set for reunion with Greenlaw and Hufanga
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It will be reunion week for the San Francisco 49ers when they welcome some old friends for a joint practice and exhibition game against the Denver Broncos. Denver signed away two of San Francisco’s top defensive players in the offseason, giving big deals to linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans hit the road for joint practices and preseason games against Bucs and Falcons
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans practiced in Music City on Wednesday morning and then headed out for their longest preseason road trip since the franchise left Texas in 1997. Second-year coach Brian Callahan scheduled not one, but two sets of joint practices around back-to-back road games starting Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario informs Fort Erie that race under review.
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has informed Fort Erie Racetrack that a race on Monday’s card is under review. In that race, 6-5 favourite Princess O Denmark had a decent lead at the top of the stretch but was beaten by three-quarters of a length at the wire. Jockey Kirk Johnson ... Read More »
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