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Reagan Bills leads Pennsylvania over Indiana 1-0 to win Little League Softball World Series
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Behind Reagan Bills’ two-way heroics, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, defeated Floyds Knobs, Indiana, 1-0 on Sunday to win the state’s first Little League Softball World Series since 1978. Pennsylvania, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was led by Bills, who hurled a 105-pitch complete-game one-hitter with seven strikeouts, while also collecting two hits and driving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland wins Cascadia rivalry match against Seattle 4-2 in the NWSL
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
Reilyn Turner’s goal put Portland in front in the first half and the Thorns went on to defeat the rival Seattle Reign 4-2 on Sunday in the National Women’s Soccer League. The so-called Cascadia rivalry dates back to the NWSL’s first year in 2013. It was the league-high 43rd meeting between the two Pacific Northwest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals beat Giants 8-0 and spoil Justin Verlander’s 3,500th career strikeout
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco’s Justin Verlander on Sunday as Washington beat the Giants 8-0. Josh Bell and Paul DeJong had three hits apiece to highlight a 17-hit day for Washington. James Wood had a pair of two-run doubles as the Nationals won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iriafen scores a career-high 23 points and the Washington Mystics rally to beat the Dallas Wings
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kiki Iriafen scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics used a strong second half to beat the Dallas Wings 91-78 on Sunday. Sonia Citron scored 17 of her 18 points in the second half, Stefanie Dolson scored 14 and reserve Emily Engstler had 11 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies going back to facing the National League after MLB record 21 interleague games in a row
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies are finally going back to facing their own league. Philadelphia wrapped up an MLB record of 21 consecutive interleague games with a 4-2 win Sunday against the Texas Rangers to complete a three-game series sweep. The Phillies finished 13-8 in that span, and are 24-15 overall against American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team defeats El Salvador at IWBF Americas Cup
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
BOGOTÁ — Arinn Young scored a game-high 41 points to lead the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team to a 93-10 rout of El Salvador at the IWBF Americas Cup on Sunday. Elise Froese chipped in with 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Canada opened the tournament Saturday with a 70-62 loss to Brazil at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekend
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday’s Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job. Considering Pawol became the first female umpire to work behind the plate in the majors, making unprecedented history appear to be routine was especially impressive. “I think Jen did a really nice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR’s king of the road courses with 4th victory of the season
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen’s latest victory in NASCAR’s premier series was as historical as it was emotional. With his father, Robert, on hand for the first time this year, the Auckland, New Zealand, native set a Cup Series rookie record with his fourth victory, blowing out the competition again at Watkins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A power loss changed everything: How Palou secured his fourth IndyCar title
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
Alex Palou wrapped up his fourth IndyCar championship in the last five seasons on Sunday at Portland International Raceway when title contender Pato O’Ward lost power early in the race. O’Ward started from the pole and was the only driver mathematically eligible to beat Palou for the championship. Palou went into Sunday with a cozy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected for 5th time this season in game in loss to Astros
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fifth time this season in the third inning of Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. Boone thought Jason Alexander’s sinker to Ryan McMahon was a low called strike. He argued with plate umpire Derek Thomas, who replied: “I’ve heard you enough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies sweep Rangers with Wheeler’s strong outing and Sosa’s homer
By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out seven and allowed three hits, Edmundo Sosa homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Sunday to sweep the three-game series. Wheeler (10-5) had six or more strikeouts for the 19th straight start this season, with his last outing with less than six coming ... Read More »
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