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Rookie safety Cam Allen to make CFL debut for Blue Bombers v. Redblacks
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Jordan Younger kept Winnipeg’s secondary on the field after the Blue Bombers finished their walk-through practice on Wednesday. The team’s defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach gave extra attention to the unit after more injuries caused changes ahead of Thursday’s home game against the Ottawa Redblacks. One of the adjustments was adding rookie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers beat the Pirates 12-5 to extend their winning streak to 12 games
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras drove in four runs, Christian Yelich drove in three and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 on Wednesday to extend their winning streak to 12 games. Milwaukee scored double-digit runs for the second straight game and the fourth time this month. The Brewers belted out 12 hits but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daylen Lile’s 9th-inning single leads Nationals past Royals 8-7
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daylen Lile’s two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday. After the Royals tied the game in the eighth, Luis GarcÃa Jr. doubled, then scored on Lile’s single to right for the lead. Jose A. Ferrer (4-3) recorded four outs for the win. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 becomes final Power Four conference to start issuing player availability reports
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men’s and women’s basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday. Beginning this season, Big 12 football teams will submit daily injury and player availability reports starting three days before each conference game. Players will be designated as available, probable, questionable, doubtful or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson back at Montreal beach volleyball stop after Olympic silver
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
MONTREAL — Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes know they’re in for a warm welcome this week in Montreal — especially as Olympic medallists. Set to compete on home soil for the first time since winning silver at last summer’s Paris Games, Canada’s beach volleyball stars can already sense the excitement, whether it’s through social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Norway coach Martin Sjögren named coach of the NWSL’s Chicago Stars
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
The Chicago Stars have named former Norway women’s national team coach Martin Sjögren as the National Women’s Soccer League club’s new head coach. Sjögren will join the Stars starting with the 2026 season after wrapping up the current season as head coach for Hammarby in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, the Stars announced Wednesday. “For me, this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alone and 2,200 miles from home, Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico 5-0 at Little League World Series
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew to 3-0. Above the team dugout, spectators in a fan section that barely filled three rows raised one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruck leads Canada past Czechia 5-0 in preliminary-round game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ruck’s second goal came in the midst of a four-goal outburst in the final nine minutes of play for Canada (3-0). Beckham Edwards, Daxon Rudolph and Alessandro Di Iorio also found the back of net. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays slugger Springer cleared after suffering concussion, will rehab with Bisons
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
TORONTO — Blue Jays slugger George Springer has been cleared to return to game action after suffering a concussion over two weeks ago, Toronto manager John Schneider said Wednesday. The 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter hasn’t played since July 28 when he was hit in the helmet by a fastball thrown by Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Erin Brooks named rookie of the year on World Surf League Championship Tour
By Canadian Press on August 13th, 2025
Canada’s Erin Brooks has been named the 2025 Rookie of the Year for the World Surf League Championship Tour. The only women’s rookie to make the mid-season cut, Brooks finished her debut season ranked eighth in the world. The 18-year-old is the first Canadian to qualify for the tour, Brooks debuted with high expectations, elevated ... Read More »
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