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NCAA Tournament fields to remain at 68 teams in 2026, but future growth is possible
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of basketball, said in a statement on Monday. “However, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinnati Open and will head to the US Open without preparation
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what officially was listed as a “non-medical” reason, meaning he will head to the U.S. Open without having played a match in about 1 1/2 months. The 24-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Skattebo remains out of Giants training camp as New York’s injuries on offense pile up
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Cam Skattebo is not practicing with the New York Giants after experiencing a setback, fellow rookie Beaux Collins has also been sidelined by an undisclosed injury and standout left tackle Andrew Thomas has yet to make an appearance on the field at training camp after landing on the physically unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons rookie Walker returns from minor injury and hopes to play in preseason opener against Lions
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After missing much of the first week of training camp with a minor hamstring injury, Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker returned to practice on Monday. Walker said he hopes to play in Friday night’s first preseason game against the Detroit Lions. “I feel good,” Walker said. “I’m feeling so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Dumper’s big year: Cal Raleigh’s ‘staggering’ season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname “Big Dumper” — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the big leagues this season. Manager Dan Wilson has been in awe of his talents. “That’s what you get from Cal,” Wilson said. “Night in, night out, blocking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU looking to fill unexpected hole at quarterback after Jake Retzlaff’s offseason departure
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU is unexpectedly searching for a new starting quarterback while trying to contend for a Big 12 title again this season. Jake Retzlaff led the Cougars to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado a year ago while throwing for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns. With Retzlaff returning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Robert Saleh leads list of new coordinators for NFL contenders
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers went back to a familiar face when coach Kyle Shanahan looked to revive a defensive unit that had gone from dominant to mediocre in recent years. The Niners brought back Robert Saleh for a second stint as coordinator in hopes that he could once again build ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College tennis facing threats of cuts at same time many of its alums are starring in pro ranks
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
This should be an exhilarating moment for college tennis. Wimbledon featured a record 26 current or former college players in men’s singles and nine more in the women’s draw. TCU’s Jack Pinnington Jones and San Diego’s Oliver Tarvet, who reached the second round, played for their college teams just this spring. Ben Shelton, a 2022 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC gets US$100,000 in general allocation money from Los Angeles FC
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
Los Angeles FC has signed Scottish defender Ryan Porteous from England’s Watford with Toronto FC earning US$100,000 in 2025 general allocation money in the transaction. LAFC sent the allocation money to TFC because the Canadian club held Porteous’ Major League Soccer discovery priority rights. MLS rules allow each club to have up to five players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves lose third baseman Austin Riley to IL for 2nd time in 2 months with abdominal strain
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in two months with a strained lower abdominal muscle on Monday. Riley suffered the injury while tagging out Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz near home plate in the Braves’ 4-2 win on Sunday in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills GM Beane has no timeline on contract standoff with Cook after RB skips 2nd day of practice
By Canadian Press on August 4th, 2025
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane told The Associated Press on Monday he isn’t sure how long the contract standoff with James Cook will last after the running back declined to participate in practice for a second straight day. Cook wore a white hat, red Bills pullover and blue shorts upon ... Read More »
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