August 14th, 2025

National Sports

Nathan Lukes’ 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Nathan Lukes capped Toronto’s five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Blue Jays held on for a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to avoid a four-game sweep. Toronto’s AL East lead was down to four games after dropping the first three of this series against the last-place ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas, federal prosecutors said. All six defendants are charged with one count of ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

The NFL’s new kickoff rule is here to stay with a slight tweak. What else is changing?

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

The NFL’s one-year experiment with the new kickoff rule becomes permanent this season with a new tweak that the league hopes will lead to a bigger increase in the rate of returns. The league also approved changes to the overtime rule, expanded replay assist and made a few other technical changes for this season that ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Bombers list Collaros as out for rematch with Toronto Argonauts

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starter Zach Collaros when they face the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night. Collaros, 36, missed the second half of Winnipeg’s 31-17 road loss to Toronto on Saturday, with the club not offering a reason why. Collaros was listed on the team’s injury report with a neck ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Wednesday. Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot three people in the lobby of the building that ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension worth US$7.5 million, the club announced Wednesday. Pospisil, from Zvolen, Slovakia, had a career-best 25 points — four goals and 21 assists — and 84 penalty minutes in 81 games last season for Calgary. The six-foot-two, 195-pound forward has delivered ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Tigers beat Diamondbacks 7-2, winning 4th straight after a 1-12 slump

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Chris Paddack threw six solid innings in his Detroit debut and the Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Wednesday. The AL Central-leading Tigers have won four straight games, coming off a 1-12 slump that spanned before and after the All-Star ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Brown returns from injury as Redblacks face Stampeders without Adams Jr.

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks return from a bye week looking to reboot a season slipping away. Sitting last in the CFL East at 1-6, Ottawa will try to climb back into the playoff mix with a second win over the Calgary Stampeders (5-2) on Thursday night. Despite four straight losses, the Redblacks are only ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Pirates sending 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes to Reds for reliever Rogers, prospect Stafura, AP source says

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are trading Gold Glove-winning third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to Cincinnati for veteran reliever Taylor Rogers and shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade was not official. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Mets slugger Juan Soto out of lineup a day after fouling a ball off his left foot

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn’t in New York’s lineup on Wednesday for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto was “better but still sore. Getting treatment. We’ll see where we’re at. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Browns put cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. on injured reserve after he ruptures his Achilles tendon

By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after an MRI confirmed that he ruptured an Achilles tendon. Coach Kevin Stefanski said before practice that Emerson would have surgery and be out for the season. “It’s disappointing. Injuries are the worst part of our game, but he ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!


preload imagepreload image