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The Townsend-Ostapenko confrontation at the US Open remains a topic of conversation
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The postmatch back-and-forth between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko remained a topic of conversation at the U.S. Open 24 hours later on Thursday — but not for Ostapenko, who skipped speaking at a news conference, citing “medical reasons.” Both Townsend, an American who is ranked No. 1 in doubles, and Ostapenko, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders’ duo of Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin reunites on the practice field
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels publicly supported Terry McLaurin’s case for a new contract extension. As he now aids the Washington Commanders top receiver’s expedited ramp-up period before Week 1, the franchise quarterback offers more than words. “Whatever we have to do to get ready for Week 1,” Daniels said Thursday of helping McLaurin’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giannis powers Greece by Italy,Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka in NBA stars’ EuroBasket openers
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — American-born guard Jordan Loyd hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help Poland outlast Slovenia and Los Angles Lakers star Luka Doncic 105-95 Thursday in both teams’ EuroBasket opener. Loyd’s efforts spoiled a strong effort by Doncic, the slimmed-down NBA star, who finished with 34 points and nine rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allisen Corpuz finally sees results and shares Boston lead with Sei Young Kim
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Allisen Corpuz kept her patience while spinning her wheels for so much of the year and finally saw some good results Thursday when she opened the FM Championship with a 7-under 65 to share the first-round lead with Sei Young Kim. Corpuz had four birdies on her last six holes at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks reliever Rashi shines in long-awaited MLB debut with save against MLB-best Brewers
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It’s been a long road to the major leagues for Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Taylor Rashi. On Thursday, it all paid off as the 29-year-old made his debut in spectacular fashion, pitching three scoreless innings against the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers to earn a save in Arizona’s 6-4 win. And, like his career path, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyles beats Olympic champion Tebogo in 200 race at Diamond League final
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — Noah Lyles warmed up for the upcoming athletics world championships by chasing down Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo to win the 200 meters at the Diamond League final on Thursday. Lyles trailed Tebogo at the start but gradually erased the deficit over the last 100 meters and pipped the Botswana sprinter to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach says rookie Cam Ward near unanimous pick for one of the Titans’ captains
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are banking their rebuild around quarterback Cam Ward, and the No. 1 overall draft pick is showing quick results at least inside the locker room. Ward is one of seven Titans voted as team captains for this season, and coach Brian Callahan said the vote was pretty close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has fractured pinkie after getting hit by pitch in rehab game
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a small fracture in his left pinkie after getting hit by a pitch while on a minor league rehab assignment — but it might only slow him down a few days. Alvarez is on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pony Express honors standout tandems in era different from when they were in SMU backfield together
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — A few things would have been different for Eric Dickerson and Craig James if SMU’s “Pony Express” played in college football’s current era instead of more than four decades ago. The running backs certainly would have gotten a lot more money than they did, and that wouldn’t be against the rules like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adames, Lee help Giants beat Cubs 4-3 and complete series sweep
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames homered twice, Jung Hoo Lee singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. It was the Giants 10th walk-off win this season and extended their winning streak to five games. San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!So far, so good for Naomi Osaka and her new coach at the US Open
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows. She’s playing rather well at the moment, too, under the guidance of a new coach. Just don’t expect Osaka to weigh in ... Read More »
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