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Jack Wilson throws first pitch to son Jacob before Pirates-A’s game to recall moment 19 years ago
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw out the first pitch Friday to his son, Jacob, who plays the same position for the Athletics as they revisited a similar scene from 19 years ago. In 2006, 4-year-old Jacob Wilson threw out the first pitch to Jack before a Pirates game. Jack Wilson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Micah Parsons surpassed Myles Garrett in salary. Now, his unbeaten Packers face Browns
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Micah Parsons told Myles Garrett he wasn’t just going to surpass Garrett’s $40-million-a-year average salary. In Parsons’ words, he was going to “beat the (expletive)” out of it. Parsons ended up being a man of his word, signing a four-year deal with Green Bay that averages $47 million after being traded by the Dallas Cowboys. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals-Vikings game highlights friendly Chase-Jefferson rivalry for NFL pass-catching superiority
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase was asked this week if he felt emboldened enough to use Justin Jefferson’s signature touchdown celebration should he score for Cincinnati in Minnesota’s stadium, and the Bengals star had no hesitation in stating his desire to taunt his Vikings counterpart. “If he doesn’t want me to do it,” Chase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Brock Purdy ‘highly unlikely’ to start Sunday against Cardinals because of toe injury
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
SANTA CLARA. Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy is “highly unlikely” to start on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers as he deals with a toe injury that has already sidelined him for one game. Purdy was officially listed as questionable for the game against the Arizona Cardinals with a final decision on his status ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin says his fiancée is recovering from a lifesaving heart transplant
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin revealed Friday that his fiancĂ©e, Carolina Matovac, needed a lifesaving heart transplant over the summer. In a message Dahlin and Matovac posted on the Sabres website on Friday, the defenseman outlined how his fiancĂ©e felt sick for several days during a vacation in France before her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies reinstate Alec Bohm from 10-day injured list for regular season stretch run
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list Friday, bringing back the veteran third baseman as they prepare for the postseason. Bohm was placed on the injured list on Sept. 8 with left shoulder inflammation. The 29-year-old is batting .272 with nine homers and 51 RBIs over 111 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evgeni Malkin may be entering his final year in Pittsburgh, but perhaps not his final one in the NHL
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin is well aware his 20th season in Pittsburgh could be his last. He doesn’t have to be told. “I know too, trust me,” the longtime Penguins center said with a smile on Friday. The three-time Stanley Cup winner’s current contract is up next summer, and Penguins general manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Sociedad loses again as woeful La Liga start drags on
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Real Sociedad’s miserable start to La Liga continued at Real Betis after a 3-1 defeat that extended its winless run to five league games on Friday. The last time Sociedad started without a win in five games was 2006 when it ended up being relegated. The alarm bells are ringing for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Skenes says the Pirates’ season will be wasted if lessons aren’t learned
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes is not thinking about the Cy Young speech he’ll likely be asked to make the week before Thanksgiving. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace isn’t thinking about the elite company he’s kept through his first two big league seasons either. The 23-year-old doesn’t pitch to win awards, but games. And neither Skenes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US midfielder Tessmann scores only goal as Lyon overcomes Angers to co-lead Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
DECINES, France (AP) — Lyon moved atop Ligue 1 after beating Angers 1-0 with the goal from American midfielder Tanner Tessmann on Friday. Tessmann converted from close range after Angers goalkeeper HervĂ© Koffi stopped Martin Satriano’s header in the 65th minute. Tessmann’s second goal for the club since joining from Venezia last year will serve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons cut kicker Younghoe Koo and turn to Parker Romo
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have turned to kicker Parker Romo on a full-time basis. The Falcons released Younghoe Koo on Friday and signed Romo to the active roster, presumably for the foreseeable future. The Peachtree City, Georgia, native was elevated from the practice squad last week and hit all five of ... Read More »
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