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World swim body to pay $4.6M legal settlement to athletes who took part in breakaway series
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic swimmers who challenged the sport’s governing body in a U.S. court are set to get a multi-million dollar settlement for athletes who took part in a breakaway series. “World Aquatics is setting up a fund of $4.6 million that will be distributed to swimmers who signed contracts to compete at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletic Bilbao’s Álvarez gets 10-month ban after taking banned substance in hair-loss treatment
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Athletic Bilbao player Yeray Álvarez was handed a 10-month ban by UEFA on Monday for failing a banned substance test due to taking a medicine to prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatment. The Spanish defender failed a drug test after Athletic lost to Manchester United in the Europa League semifinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham says club is ‘not for sale’ after rejecting 2 expressions of interest
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has insisted the club is not for sale after rejecting two preliminary expressions of interest for a possible takeover. In a statement released late Sunday, Tottenham said one of the expressions of interest came from PCP International Finance Limited, the investment vehicle led by Amanda Staveley — who brokered the 2021 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 playoff teams, including both No. 1 seeds, had disappointing openers in the NFL’s first week
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
The NFL’s two No. 1 seeds last season are off to 0-1 starts, and the Baltimore Ravens blew a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead. Let the overreactions begin. The Detroit Lions were no contest for Jordan Love, Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. They joined the Kansas City Chiefs, who opened with a loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ripken’s streak remains a marvel, three decades after he broke Gehrig’s record
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles celebrated the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken’s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game during the weekend. If anything, that streak looks even more preposterous now. The streak began in 1982 and ended in 1998, meaning Ripken played every game for 15 straight seasons from 1983-1997. Fast forward to 2025, and only eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The long throw-in is back’: Tuchel ready for England to use old-fashioned tactics for World Cup bid
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Long throw-ins. Long balls from the goalkeeper. Crosses into the box. All of these old-school options are on the table for Thomas Tuchel, with the England coach ready to go back to basics to improve his team’s attacking threat ahead of next year’s World Cup. England has won its first four matches ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaughn leads Brewers against the Rangers following 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (89-55, first in the NL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (74-70, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (11-5, 3.72 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Rangers: Jake Latz (1-0, 3.15 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 62 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers play the Texas Rangers after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins start 4-game series with the Nationals
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Washington Nationals (58-84, fifth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (66-77, third in the NL East) Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Cade Cavalli (2-1, 4.85 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Marlins: Janson Junk (0-0) BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals to open a four-game series. Miami has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians play the Royals in first of 4-game series
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Kansas City Royals (73-70, second in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (72-70, third in the AL Central) Cleveland; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.61 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 65 strikeouts); Guardians: Slade Cecconi (5-6, 4.78 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians begin a four-game series at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves begin 3-game series at home against the Cubs
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Chicago Cubs (81-62, second in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-79, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (9-6, 3.15 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (6-9, 5.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 105 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies host the Mets to begin 4-game series
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
New York Mets (76-67, second in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (83-60, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Nolan McLean (4-0, 1.37 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (3-8, 6.78 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 72 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies open a four-game series at ... Read More »
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