August 16th, 2025

National Sports

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the preseason on Saturday. The teams had a pair of joint practices earlier in the week. Both teams’ starters participated in those workouts, ... Read More »

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Luis DĂ­az scores for Bayern to win German Supercup on his debut

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

BERLIN (AP) — Luis DĂ­az scored and won a title on his Bayern Munich debut after a 2-1 win over Stuttgart in the German Supercup on Saturday. Harry Kane also scored for the Bundesliga champion to win the least important trophy of the season, opening the scoring in the 18th minute when the ball dropped ... Read More »

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Williams scores 26, McBride hits 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left as Lynx beat Liberty 86-80

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Courtney Williams scored a season-high 26 points, Kayla McBride hit a deep 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left and the Minnesota Lynx beat the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty 86-80 on Saturday. New York beat the Lynx 3-2 in the best-of-five 2024 WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s first championship. Since then, ... Read More »

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Orioles top prospect Dylan Beavers will make his major league debut vs. Astros

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Touted prospect Dylan Beavers is set to make his major league debut after the Baltimore Orioles selected the outfielder’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. Beavers was set to bat sixth and play right field against the Astros on Saturday night. “It’s super exciting. It’s what I’ve been working for my entire ... Read More »

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Patriots beat Vikings 20-12 as rookies Henderson and Chism each record another preseason TD

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each had another preseason touchdown, and the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12 on Saturday. Henderson, the second-round draft pick from national champion Ohio State who’s been turning heads in training camp and tracking toward a prominent role in the backfield, rushed for ... Read More »

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K.J. Henry’s pick-6 leads Browns to win over Eagles in preseason game with Shedeur Sanders sidelined

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Cleveland Browns had to turn to other quarterbacks with rookie Shedeur Sanders injured. The decisive touchdown came on defense instead of from relief QBs. K.J. Henry returned an interception 45 yards for a score in the third quarter to send the Browns to a 22-13 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles ... Read More »

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C.J. Stroud’s TD pass helps Texans defeat Panthers 20-3 in preseason

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass in limited work in his preseason debut to help the Houston Texans to a 20-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Stroud, who sat out in last week’s 20-10 loss at Minnesota, played two series Saturday, going 6 for 8 for 44 yards. The Texans ... Read More »

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Rangers INF Marcus Semien out of lineup Saturday because of sore left wrist

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien was out of the starting lineup for Saturday’s game at Toronto because of a sore left wrist. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Semien was going for X-rays. Semien was hit by a 91 mph fastball from Toronto’s Chris Bassitt in the second inning of Friday’s 6-5 loss. ... Read More »

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Raphinha and Yamal score as Barcelona starts La Liga title defense beating 9-man Mallorca

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona began the defense of its La Liga title with a comfortable 3-0 win at Mallorca, scoring early and taking advantage of two first-half red cards for the host on Saturday. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who led Barcelona’s prolific attack last season, needed only seven minutes to impress again. Yamal’s curling cross ... Read More »

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Akshay Bhatia’s ace on 17th hole at BMW wins a car, boosts hopes of reaching the Tour Championship

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia made an ace on the 17th hole of the BMW Championship on Saturday, winning a car and boosting his chances of qualifying for the Tour Championship next week. The top 30 in the FedEx Cup advance to the Tour Championship, and Bhatia is right on the bubble, having ... Read More »

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Phillies closer Jhoan Duran fine a day after taking liner off right ankle

By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran described himself as “100 percent” on Saturday, a day after he left a 6-2 victory over Washington after taking a line drive off his right ankle. “I’m normal, like nothing happened,” Duran said. The right-hander, who has four saves in five scoreless appearances since he was acquired ... Read More »

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