August 10th, 2025

National Sports

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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Toronto FC calls Mihailovic the team’s new ‘reference point,’ with more help to come

By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025

TORONTO — Djordje Mihailovic says he was drawn to Toronto FC by the opportunity to add to its winning tradition. Now it’s up to the MLS club to surround the star playmaker with the talent to get the franchise back to those lofty heights. With some 17 players on contracts that expire at the end ... Read More »

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Tommy Fleetwood finds his groove and builds a 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 »

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How to watch the NFL in 2025: Streaming services, exclusive dates

By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025

There’s little doubt that technology has made many things in our lives easier. Watching the NFL on television isn’t one of them. The most popular sport in the United States is also among the most confusing to watch, thanks to a myriad of streaming services and exclusive online broadcasts. For those who still have an ... Read More »

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Chargers OL Rashawn Slater’s season-ending injury ‘a gut punch,’ Jim Harbaugh says

By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are moving on without Rashawn Slater after the offensive lineman’s torn patellar tendon sidelined him for the season. “It’s like a gut punch,” coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday. The 315-pound lineman was carted off the practice field Thursday after teammates offered consoling hugs. “His right foot ... Read More »

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Argos can clinch season series versus Redblacks with home win Saturday

By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025

TORONTO — Ryan Dinwiddie isn’t overthinking it. The Toronto Argonauts (2-6) host the Ottawa Redblacks (2-6) on Saturday afternoon. The winner not only takes sole possession of third in the East Division but also remains within striking distance of Hamilton (6-3) and Montreal (5-3). Toronto can sweep the two-game season series with a victory but ... Read More »

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Canadian teen Victoria Mboko soars to No. 24 after Montreal breakthrough

By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025

Taking a break to rest a sore right wrist will give Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko a chance to reflect on an unforgettable fortnight in Montreal. Things are about to change in a significant way for the National Bank Open champion. She wowed the sellout crowd at IGA Stadium on Thursday night with a stunning ... Read More »

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3 departing members of Mountain West suing the conference for withholding millions of dollars

By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025

Three departing members of the Mountain West Conference are suing the league, alleging it improperly withheld millions of dollars and misled them about a plan to accelerate Grand Canyon’s membership. Boise State, Colorado State and Utah State filed an updated lawsuit in the District Court of Denver arguing the conference and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez willfully ... Read More »

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