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Aaron Judge ties Yogi Berra for fifth on the Yankees’ career homers list
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 358th career homer in the first inning of Sunday’s game against the White Sox, moving into a tie with Yogi Berra for fifth in franchise history. Judge drove an 0-2 cutter from MartĂn PĂ©rez deep to center for a one-out solo drive. Judge’s 43rd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In test of loyalties, former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer wears South Carolina black for son
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — As it turns out, blood is thicker than longstanding school ties. Just as Brent Pye predicted. Former longtime Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer showed up for the Hokies’ season opener on Sunday against South Carolina, which is coached by son Shane Beamer, wearing Gamecocks black. Pye, the current Virginia Tech coach, knew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dusan Vlahovic tempers transfer speculation with another goal for Juventus
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
ROME (AP) — Juventus would sell Dusan Vlahovic to any buyer with enough cash for the highly paid center forward. Yet the Bianconeri can hardly get by without him. Having turned down transfer offer after transfer offer, Vlahovic came off the bench and scored for the second consecutive match in Juventus’ 1-0 win at Genoa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thanasis Antetokounmpo returns to Bucks after missing last season with Achilles tendon injury
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thanasis Antetokounmpo is back with the Milwaukee Bucks after sitting out a season to recover from a torn Achilles tendon. Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time MVP and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, played for Milwaukee from 2019-24. He was off the Bucks’ roster last season while dealing with his injury. The Bucks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Cubs agree to a 1-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
The Chicago Cubs added Carlos Santana on Sunday, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran first baseman that puts him in the mix for the playoffs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys sign NFL pick-6 record-holder DaRon Bland to $92 million, 4-year extension
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a $92 million, four-year contract extension on Sunday, four days before the NFL opener at defending champ and NFC East rival Philadelphia. Bland set an NFL record with five interception returns for touchdowns in 2023, when he also led the league with nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the US Open
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis player Sorana Cirstea said the trophy she received after winning a recent women’s tournament was stolen from her New York hotel room while she was playing in the U.S. Open. Cirstea pleaded for the trophy’s return late Saturday night, two days after she was eliminated from singles play in Flushing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic’s triple-double for Slovenia at EuroBasket is ‘a normal day at the office for him’
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
Luka Doncic’s triple-double powered Slovenia to an 86-69 victory over Belgium on Sunday and its first win at EuroBasket. Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned with 27 points to help Greece stay perfect with a 94-53 rout of Georgia. Doncic scored 26 points, had 11 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds in Katowice, Poland. It was only the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa stuns Italy and reaches first Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
South Africa stunned Italy 29-24 and reached the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in York on Sunday. The Springbok Women were joined in the last eight by defending champion New Zealand, France and Ireland. New Zealand dispatched Japan 62-19 and France thumped Brazil 84-5 in Exeter, and Ireland got past Spain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linebacker Adam Bighill to make Stampeders debut in Labour Day game
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
CALGARY — CFL all-star linebacker Adam Bighill will make his Calgary Stampeders debut exactly one year after a major knee injury. Bighill has been activated for Monday’s Labour Day game in Calgary against the Edmonton Elks. The 36-year-old Bighill, who has won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player award three times in his career, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays claim infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates
By Canadian Press on August 31st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed infielder infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In a corresponding move, right-hander Yimi Garcia has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The waiver pickup serves as a return for the 30-year-old Kiner-Falefa. He played 83 games for the Jays in 2024 before being ... Read More »
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