August 25th, 2025

National Sports

Angels recall RHP José Fermin from Triple-A Salt Lake, designate RHP Connor Brogdon for assignment

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander JosĂ© Fermin from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated righty Connor Brogdon for assignment. Los Angeles made the moves Sunday before playing the Athletics. The 23-year-old Fermin was 2-2 with a 6.63 ERA in 23 games, entering the series finale against the Athletics. He ... Read More »

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Rattler rallies Saints to a 17-all preseason tie with the Jaguars after Lawrence’s productive start

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Spencer Rattler connected with Dante Pettis for a 20-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left and scrambled for a 2-point conversion to help the New Orleans Saints salvage a 17-17 tie with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game Sunday. With no overtime in the preseason, the Jaguars crossed midfield in the ... Read More »

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Myers and Marsee homer in 3-run 9th to lift the Marlins past the Red Sox, 5-3

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Dane Myers and Jakob Marsee homered in Miami’s three-run ninth inning and the Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak. Myers hit the second pitch from Greg Weissert (4-4) into Boston’s bullpen to tie it, and Marsee sent a pitch from Steven Matz into ... Read More »

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Eagles acquire Canadian receiver John Metchie III from Texans, AP source says

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Canadian wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie, of Brampton, Ont., had 24 ... Read More »

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Kelsey Mitchell scores 38 points, Fever rally from 21-point deficit to beat Sun 99-93 in OT

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 of her career-high tying 38 points after halftime, Lexie Hull hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds to play and the Indiana Fever rallied from 21 points down and beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93 in overtime on Sunday. Odyssey Sims had 19 points and seven assists, and ... Read More »

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Phillies’ Nola allows six runs in 2 1/3 innings in his return, Bohm homers in his first game back

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola’s first start after returning from the injured list didn’t last long. Third baseman Alec Bohm, meanwhile, made a big contribution in his first game back. Nola allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings in Sunday’s 11-9 victory over the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven ... Read More »

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Eagles get receiver John Metchie III from Texans for tight end Harrison Bryant, AP source says

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie had 24 receptions for 254 yards ... Read More »

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Astros’ Cristian Javier exits game against the Orioles because of an illness

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness. Javier allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts before being replaced by Shawn Dubin for the fourth inning. The team announced that he had left with an illness without providing any ... Read More »

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Injured Wallabies Slipper and Pietsch ruled out of second test against South Africa

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch were ruled out of the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in a double blow to the Wallabies’ hopes on Sunday. Slipper reported concussion symptoms after the shock 38-22 win over the Springboks on Saturday in Johannesburg and failed a head injury check. ... Read More »

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Alec Bohm homers in his return as the Phillies defeat the Nationals, 11-9

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 11-9 on Sunday to earn a four-game series split. Right-hander Aaron Nola also returned from the injured list to give up six runs in 2 ... Read More »

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Amorim unhappy that ‘clear’ foul went unpunished for Arsenal’s winning goal against Man United

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believed Arsenal’s winning goal in the teams’ Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday should have been disallowed for a “clear” foul in the buildup. United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır was put off by Arsenal defender William Saliba as an inswinging corner was delivered by Declan ... Read More »

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