September 20th, 2025

National Sports

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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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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Former Colts owner Irsay continued battling addiction relapses prior to death in May, report says

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay continued to suffer setbacks from a longtime addiction to painkillers prior to his death in May, the Washington Post reported Thursday. The Post cites five people who had direct knowledge of Irsay’s relapses but who requested anonymity because they said they feared retaliation from the team. ... Read More »

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Michigan State opens 2nd season under Jonathan Smith at home Friday night against Western Michigan

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

Western Michigan at Michigan State, Friday 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan State by 20 1/2. How to watch: FS1 Key stats Western Michigan (2024) Overall offense: 370 (85th in FBS) Passing: 187 (109) Rushing: 183 (37) Scoring: 28.9 (55th) Overall defense: 415.1 (109th) Passing: 222.6 (72) Rushing: 192.5 (112th) Scoring: 31.31 (107th) ... Read More »

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Micah Parsons traded to the Green Bay Packers from the Cowboys after contract dispute

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

Micah Parsons is headed to the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade on Thursday, leaving the Dallas Cowboys following a lengthy contract dispute. The two-time All-Pro edge rusher confirmed the deal in a text to The Associated Press. A person with knowledge of the details said Parsons and the Packers have agreed on a ... Read More »

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New York Liberty’s injury woes continue as Ionescu and Jones miss game against Mystics

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Just when New York was finally getting healthy, the injury bug has bitten the Liberty again. Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones missed Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics. Ionescu injured a toe on her left foot at the end of practice on Wednesday and Jones wasn’t feeling well Thursday morning ... Read More »

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Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette joins PWHL’s Victoire as full-time assistant coach

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

MONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette will be a full-time assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire in the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League season, the team announced Thursday. Ouellette had already featured on head coach Kori Cheverie’s coaching staff on a part-time basis for the past two seasons while serving as associate head ... Read More »

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