August 14th, 2025

National Sports

Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have pulled off the biggest signing in club history, landing former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller. The club announced the move Wednesday. While a dollar figure was not announced, Muller has signed for the remainder of the 2025 season and the agreement includes a Designated Player option for 2026. Muller ... Read More »

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Younghoe Koo’s 6-year hold on Falcons’ kicking job on the line after 9 missed field goals in 2024

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. (AP) — Younghoe Koo’s six-year hold on the Atlanta Falcons’ kicking job is on the line after his career-high nine missed field goals last season. Koo entered training camp with a strong vote of confidence from coach Raheem Morris. Koo made 25 of 34 field goals last season, and Lenny Krieg was ... Read More »

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Rockies place infielder Thairo Estrada on the injured list with a right hamstring strain

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain. Colorado recalled infielder Adael Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday before closing out a three-game series with Toronto. Estrada has also spent time on the injured list this season with a fractured right wrist ... Read More »

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MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on Sunday, MLB said Wednesday. Pawol, a ... Read More »

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A UK police force to use ‘DNA tagging spray’ to curb disorderly soccer fans

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

CREWE, England (AP) — A police force in northwest England will use a “DNA tagging spray” to try to curb disorderly behavior from soccer fans this season. Cheshire police said Wednesday they will equip officers with the spray at all fourth-tier matches in the region, including for Crewe Alexandra’s game against Accrington Stanley on Saturday. ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have pulled off the biggest signing in club history, landing former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Panthers CB Jaycee Horn not seriously injured in car accident, is day to day with thumb injury

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn escaped serious injury on Wednesday morning after being involved in a car accident on his way to the team’s stadium. Horn injured his left thumb and sat out a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns. Panthers coach Dave Canales said Horn will be day to day ... Read More »

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not play in exhibition opener against Patriots

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington’s exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did not travel. Mariota is working through a lower leg strain, Quinn said. That means quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman will handle the ... Read More »

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Celtics forward Jayson Tatum seen without boot or brace at Patriots training camp

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jayson Tatum was at spotted practice on Wednesday —- just not on a basketball court. The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, who had surgery in May to repair the ruptured right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in ... Read More »

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CF Montréal signs defender Efraín Morales to three-year extension

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

MONTREAL — CF Montréal has signed defender Efraín Morales to a three-year contract extension, the Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday. The new deal will kick in next season and run through 2028, with an option year for 2029. Montreal acquired the 21-year-old defender from Atlanta in a July 23 trade. He scored his first ... Read More »

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Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women’s rugby team fundraising campaign

By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025

The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women’s rugby team ahead of this month’s World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds going to supporting the second-ranked Canadian women. “This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian — passionate, ... Read More »

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