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Injuries to key players dampen excitement for WNBA’s inaugural Rivals Week
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA hoped to create some buzz with its inaugural Rivals Week, which is slated to begin on Saturday. Unfortunately, injuries to key players like Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has dampened some of the excitement. The week was set to tip-off with a primetime matchup between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jameis Winston listed 2nd, Jaxson Dart 3rd at QB on Giants’ 1st unofficial depth chart
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jameis Winston is listed as the backup quarterback and Jaxson Dart the third-stringer on the New York Giants’ first unofficial depth chart released Tuesday ahead of their preseason opener this weekend. Winston, a 31-year-old veteran, and Dart, the rookie first-round pick and perceived QB of the future, have been alternating snaps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Slow cooking’: Jerome Blake enjoying journey to become fastest man in Canada
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Jerome Blake’s rise to becoming Canada’s fastest man this season has been a matter of “slow cooking.” The sprinter from Kelowna, B.C., has enjoyed a career year, in which he’s added another layer to with his first national title on Sunday in Ottawa. Blake, who turns 30 on Aug. 18, set a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs rookies have shined in camp, helping turn positions of weakness into a strength
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — After watching his Kansas City Chiefs get dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, general manager Brett Veach identified two specific areas where the three-time reigning AFC champions needed to improve. One was left tackle, where a rotating cast struggled all season to protect Patrick Mahomes. The other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jefferson, Harris, Riders’ O-line get top marks in CFL’s Week 9 honour roll
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Saskatchewan quarterback Trevor Harris and the Roughriders’ offensive line earned top marks on the CFL’s Week 9 honour roll. Jefferson earned a grade of 99.3 in the Blue Bombers’ 40-31 win over visiting Toronto on Friday after posting a career-high four pass knockdowns along with a defensive tackle, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel makes big move to rival team
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel will leave the team where he became one of the best riders of his generation to join Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe from next season. The 25-year-old Belgian rider informed Soudal Quick-Step that he would not extend his contract, which was due to expire at the end of 2026. The team said on Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams RB Kyren Williams agrees to 3-year contract extension worth up to $33 million, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Running back Kyren Williams agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Rams hadn’t yet announced their deal with Williams, their productive starter for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teddy Bridgewater set to return to the NFL with the Buccaneers to back up Baker Mayfield
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is nearing a return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Bridgewater is visiting the team and the Bucs plan to sign him. The Buccaneers will be the eighth team in 12 seasons for the 32-year-old Bridgewater. Bridgewater coached his former high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ‘Youngblood’ remake, Charli XCX drama added to TIFF’s international lineup
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has revealed its lineup of international films, including a Canadian remake of the hockey classic “Youngblood.” The reimagined drama is co-written by late Toronto filmmaker Charles Officer, and it’s among the 55 titles in TIFF’s Centerpiece program. The 2025 version of “Youngblood” revisits the 1986 cult classic that ... Read More »
1 responseRain-shortened MLB Speedway Classic tops Saturday sports ratings
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
The 2025 MLB Speedway Classic was the most-watched sporting event on Saturday, despite being rain-shortened. FOX’s rain-delay coverage of the game out-performed all competitive prime-time telecasts that night with 1.78 million viewers, FOX Sports said Tuesday. Game-play coverage from 9:42-10:32 PM ET on Saturday peaked at 2.4 million viewers. A record crowd of 91,032 for ... Read More »
1 responseTicats add running back Brown and long-snapper Chaves, release veteran DB Dozier
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
HAMILTON — The East Division-leading Hamilton Tiger‑Cats have added some bite to their rushing game by adding American running back Kevin Brown. The CFL club announced Tuesday that it has signed Brown and Canadian long snapper Simon Chaves and released veteran defensive back Branden Dozier. The 28-year-old Brown played three games with the Argos this ... Read More »
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