August 6th, 2025

National Sports

Wings’ Maddy Siegrist scores 13 points in return from knee injury after missing 18 games

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist made the most of her return to the lineup after missing 18 games with a knee injury. Siegrist scored 13 points in the Wings’ 85-76 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. “It’s been a long process building up to the moment. I want ... Read More »

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Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich and Emma Meesseman power Liberty to an 85-76 win over Wings

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty to an 85-76 victory over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night. Leonie Fiebich scored 14 points and Emma Meesseman, playing her first home game for the Liberty since her return to the WNBA, added 13. Chants of ... Read More »

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Logan Webb strikes out 10 in 6 innings as the Giants beat the Pirates 8-1

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Logan Webb struck out 10 in six innings, and the San Francisco Giants hit three home runs on their way to an 8-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Webb (10-8) allowed one run while scattering seven hits. It was his sixth double-digit strikeout game of the season. Rookie Christian ... Read More »

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Taylor Fritz beats Andrey Rublev to reach semifinals in Toronto

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Fritz beat No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Tuesday night to reach the semifinals of the National Bank Open. The second-seeded Fritz finished with 20 aces, including one that finished off the match. He will face the winner of the late quarterfinal between No. 4 Ben Shelton of ... Read More »

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Left-hander JP Sears optioned to minors 1 day after rough debut with San Diego Padres

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — The San Diego Padres optioned left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso one day after a rough debut with his new franchise. The Padres acquired reliever Mason Miller and Sears from the Athletics at last week’s trade deadline in exchange for a package of prospects, including highly regarded shortstop Leo De Vries. ... Read More »

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Rams RB Kyren Williams agrees to 3-year contract extension worth up to $33 million

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyren Williams grew up in St. Louis going to Rams games and dreaming of someday carrying the ball for his favorite team. The running back has done it impressively over the past two seasons — and with his new contract, he won’t wake up anytime soon from his childhood dream. Williams ... Read More »

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Taylor Fritz tops Andrey Rublev to make National Bank Open semifinals

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

TORONTO — Taylor Fritz blasted his way to the National Bank Open semifinal. The hard-serving No. 2 seed from the United States topped No. 6 Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Tuesday at Sobeys Stadium. Fritz, who finished with 20 aces, will next face the winner of the late quarterfinal between No. 4 ... Read More »

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not spoken with Micah Parsons following public trade request

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has not spoken to Micah Parsons since the star defensive end publicly requested a trade last week. Jones spoke to reporters Tuesday following a joint practice between the Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams, his second such media session in four days after Parsons ... Read More »

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Chargers bring back Keenan Allen after one season with Bears

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed Tuesday to terms with six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen returns to the team that drafted him in 2013 after one season with the Chicago Bears. He is second in Chargers history for both receptions (904) and receiving yards (10,530) for a wide ... Read More »

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Buccaneers sign Teddy Bridgewater to 1-year deal to back up Baker Mayfield

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers signed Bridgewater to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The Buccaneers are the eighth team in 12 seasons for the 32-year-old Bridgewater. Bridgewater coached his former high school in Miami to a Class 3A state championship last fall ... Read More »

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NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets

By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025

Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place. The NFL announced Tuesday night that it has entered into a nonbinding agreement with ESPN. Under ... Read More »

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