August 18th, 2025

National Sports

Hamby finishes a three-point play with 5.6 seconds to lift LA Sparks past Seattle Storm

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dearica Hamby scored seven of Los Angeles’ final nine points including the winning three-point play with 5.6 seconds left, Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, and the Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 94-91 on Sunday. Hamby, who scored 19 points, knotted it at 87-all with two free throws with 1:25 left. Plum ... Read More »

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Luis Muriel and MartĂ­n Ojeda propel Orlando City to 4-1 victory over Inter Miami

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Luis Muriel scored a goal in each half and MartĂ­n Ojeda had a goal and an assist to lead Orlando City to a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami on Sunday night. Muriel scored in the 2nd minute to give Orlando City (9-6-8) a lead that lasted just three minutes after Yannick ... Read More »

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Megha Ganne gets her USGA title with dominant win over Biermann in US Women’s Amateur

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

BANDON, Ore. (AP) — Megha Ganne won three straight holes against mistake-prone Brooke Biermann and was never seriously threatened on her way to winning her first USGA title Sunday with a 4-and-3 victory in the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Three times that Biermann won a hole in the afternoon, Ganne responded with a birdie to remain ... Read More »

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Darren Yapi’s two second-half goals lead Rapids to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Darren Yapi scored twice in the second half to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Sunday night. Neither team scored until Yapi found the net in the 60th minute to give Colorado (9-11-6) the lead. Defender Sam Vines snagged his second assist this season ... Read More »

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Woo continues to wow Mariners with record streak of pitching 6 innings and few walks

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo keeps going deep in games for the Seattle Mariners, and isn’t giving up many free passes along the way. While extending his season-opening franchise record with his 23rd consecutive start pitching at least six innings Sunday in a 6-3 win over Tampa Bay, Woo also tied the MLB record set ... Read More »

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Olympian Hezly Rivera edges Leanne Wong for victory at the US gymnastics championships

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hezly Rivera met the moment. The 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist pulled away for a victory at the U.S. gymnastics championships on Sunday, looking more than ready to be the standard-bearer for the women’s program in the early stages of the run-up to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Rivera, the youngest ... Read More »

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Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scores twice in second half to rally Red Bulls past Real Salt Lake 2-1

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored early in the second half and again on a penalty kick late in stoppage time to rally the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Sunday night. Real Salt Lake (9-12-4) grabbed the lead three minutes into the match and took ... Read More »

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Wilfried Zaha and Kristijan Kahlina lead Charlotte to 1-0 victory over Cincinnati

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Wilfried Zaha scored late in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina finished with seven saves as Charlotte FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Sunday night to run its win streak to five and complete a season sweep. Cincinnati (15-7-4) was forced to play a man down after the 70th minute when midfielder ... Read More »

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Allisha Gray scores 17 and the Atlanta Dream win 5th straight, 74-66 over Phoenix Mercury

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 17 points and the Atlanta Dream won their fifth straight, 74-66 over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Brionna Jones scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Naz Hillmon had 13 points and 13 boards for the Dream (20-11) , while Jordin Canada had a team-leading 13 points when ... Read More »

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Chargers cancel joint practice with Rams because of injury concerns

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have canceled their joint practice with the LA Rams this week. Rams coach Sean McVay said the practice set for Wednesday at The Bolt facility in El Segundo was off because of injury concerns among the Chargers. “Truth,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday. “That’s the biggest ... Read More »

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Justin Rose rallies late and beats J.J. Spaun in Memphis playoff

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Rose made up a three-shot deficit over the last five holes against hard-luck Tommy Fleetwood, and then made two birdies in a playoff against U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday. Rose delivered another sterling performance, closing with a 3-under 67 for his ... Read More »

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