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Stearns backs Mets’ hitting coaches and expresses confidence lineup will break out of its slump
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated by the team’s recent hitting struggles but expressed confidence the slump won’t last long. The Mets had lost eight of nine to fall 2 1/2 games behind first-place Philadelphia in the NL East as they began a three-game series with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleetwood finds his groove, builds big lead at PGA Tour playoffs opener
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood had another big closing stretch Friday with four straight birdies, giving him a 6-under 64 and the 36-hole lead in the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship with his sights set on an elusive PGA Tour title. So much attention is on the top 50 in the FedEx Cup who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wings star rookie Paige Bueckers is ruled out against Liberty due to a back injury
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has been ruled out of a rematch with the New York Liberty due to a back injury that required treatment during the first meeting three days earlier. Bueckers won’t play Friday night in Texas after being listed as questionable the day before the game. During the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana Fever to face Chicago Sky without Caitlin Clark, 2 other key injured players
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Fever will face the rival Chicago Sky on Saturday without Caitlin Clark and two other key players who sustained season-ending injuries in Thursday’s loss at Phoenix. Clark has not played since injuring her right groin in the second-to-last game before the All-Star break. Coach Stephanie White still has not provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ tackling woes evident in preseason tie with Seahawks
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders tackled — or, at least, attempted to tackle — for the first time Thursday night. And it showed. Las Vegas had a number of missed tackles in its 23-23 tie with Seattle, especially earlier in the game when more of its front-line defenders were on the field. The question ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson sidelined as he goes through concussion protocol
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto FC will be without goalkeeper Sean Johnson when it visits the league-leading Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The 36-year-old ‘keeper, one of the team’s bright spots this season, is going through concussion protocol after taking a knock in training last week. “He should be fine by early next week,” said Toronto coach Robin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton is nearing a return to the outfield for the first time in nearly 2 years
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton is nearing a return to the outfield for the first time in nearly two years, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday. Stanton has had his playing time limited while the Yankees have used slugger Aaron Judge as the designated hitter while working his way back from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Bears call on state legislature to pass bill and provide momentum for suburban stadium
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Friday the team requires a big push from the state legislature to reach its goal of digging for a new stadium in Arlington Heights sometime this year. The Bears have the plans drawn up for the indoor stadium but need a mega bill to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles activate Ryan Mountcastle, place Colton Cowser and Tyler O’Neill on the IL
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles activated infielder Ryan Mountcastle from the injured list before Friday night’s game against the Athletics, and Baltimore also put outfielders Colton Cowser and Tyler O’Neill on the IL. Cowser went on the seven-day concussion list, retroactive to Thursday. O’Neill went on the 10-day IL retroactive to Wednesday because of right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers’ Tkachuk says he’s undecided on whether to have surgery to address last season’s injuries
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided whether to get surgery this offseason to address the significant injuries he suffered in the the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year. Tkachuk told ESPN in a story posted Friday that while he’s hoping to return to the ice soon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders feels like ‘my old self’ after treatment for bladder cancer, concentrating on football
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders appreciates the “how are you doing?” questions. The small talk hits home even more after his health scare. “I’m healthy, I’m vibrant,” the Colorado coach said Friday at the school’s media day. “I’m my old self.” Sanders has hit the ground running since recently returning to the team after ... Read More »
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