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Jets make centre Adam Lowry new captain, third to wear ‘C’ in Winnipeg history
By The Canadian Press on September 12th, 2023
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have named centre Adam Lowry new team captain. Lowry scored 13 times and added 23 assists for the Jets last season. He has 93 goals and 111 assists over nine NHL seasons, all with Winnipeg. Lowry is the third Jets captain since the team moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday’s sports scoreboard for Sept. 11, 2023
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard NFL N.Y. Jets 22 Buffalo 16 (OT) — MLB American League Texas 10 Toronto 4 Oakland 4 Houston 0 L.A. Angels 8 Seattle 5 (11 innings) Tampa Bay 7 Minnesota 4 N.Y. Yankees at Boston, ppd. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, ppd. National League Atlanta 10 Philadelphia 8 (10 innings), 1st game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers injures his left Achilles tendon in his first series for the Jets
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps. And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined. Rodgers injured his left Achilles tendon when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heim hits grand slam as Rangers dump Jays 10-4 in opener of key four-game series
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
TORONTO – Jonah Heim hit a grand slam to power the Texas Rangers to a 10-4 rout of Toronto on Monday night to end the Blue Jays’ three-game winning streak and gain ground in the American League wild-card race. Evan Carter had a solo shot for Texas and Dane Dunning (10-6) threw six-plus innings as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers hurts ankle in first series for Jets, is carted off sideline and ruled out of game
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps. And now the four-time MVP and a shell-shocked fanbase will have to see how long he might be sidelined. Rodgers injured his left ankle when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the leg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Rodgers carted from sideline after suffering ankle injury in first series
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers was injured on his fourth snap in his debut with the New York Jets, needing to be carted from the sideline with an ankle injury Monday night. Rodgers was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and sat on the MetLife Stadium turf, where he appeared to reach down at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers carted from sideline after suffering ankle injury in his first series for Jets
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers was injured on his fourth snap in his debut with the New York Jets, needing to be carted from the sideline with an ankle injury Monday night. Rodgers was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and sat on the MetLife Stadium turf, where he appeared to reach down at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes sign veteran middle linebacker Darnell Sankey
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday the signing of American linebacker Darnell Sankey. The six-foot-one, 245-pound Sankey, a native of San Jose, Calif., is coming off a championship campaign, having helped the Arlington Renegades capture the XFL title in May. Sankey had 47 tackles and a sack as Arlington finished second in the South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays reinstate right-hander Erik Swanson from 15-day injured list
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated right-hander Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list. The 30-year-old relief pitcher was dealing with thoracic spine inflammation. Swanson’s last outing came on Aug. 26, where he exited the game after pitching 1/3 of an inning and allowing one hit in an 8-3 win over the Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone. He risks 4-year ban
By The Associated Press on September 11th, 2023
ROME (AP) – Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba tested positive for testosterone, Italy’s anti-doping agency announced Monday. The test was carried out after Juventus’ game at Udinese on Aug. 20. Pogba did not play in the Serie A match but was on Juve’s bench. Nado Italia, the anti-doping agency, said that Pogba was suspended provisionally with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Adriana Leon joins Aston Villa on two-year contract
By The Canadian Press on September 11th, 2023
Canada’s Adriana Leon has signed a two-year deal with Aston Villa of the English Women’s Super League. The 30-year-old forward was with Manchester United last year and spent the second half of the season on loan with the National Women’s Soccer League’s Portland Thorns. Leon, from Maple and King City, Ont., joined United in July ... Read More »
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