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Broncos kick returner Marvin Mims Jr. avoids injury scare, expected to practice Monday
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos coach Sean Payton said Thursday that All-Pro kick returner and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. checked out fine after leaving practice a day earlier so doctors could see if he had a groin injury. “Marvin, good news,” Payton said following practice ahead of the team’s kickoff luncheon. “We have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals bolster offensive line depth by signing free-agent guard Dalton Risner
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals signed veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner on Thursday, and coach Zac Taylor said that there’s “absolutely” a chance that Risner will be active when the Bengals face the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7. ”(He’s) another veteran player who has performed well during his time in the league,” Taylor said. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers’ Corey Seager diagnosed with appendicitis after pain during last game
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been diagnosed with appendicitis after experiencing abdominal pain during a game. Chris Young, the team’s president of baseball operations, said Thursday that Seager was having an appendectomy in Texas after the team had traveled to California for the start of a series against the Athletics on Friday night. Young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Pittsburgh to Las Vegas: Kenny Pickett’s journey to prove himself under Pete Carroll
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Coach Pete Carroll’s first Raiders roster is made up of players, he said, who have something to prove, who carry the proverbial chips on their shoulders. One of the newest Las Vegas players, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett, is the epitome of that kind of attitude. “Well, anybody that’s been traded as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams wins a US Open women’s doubles match for the 1st time since 2014 – without Serena
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams insists she is not a good doubles player. The 14 major championships she and Serena won together tell a different story. Without her younger sister by her side, Williams showed Thursday she’s still got it. Williams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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