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Mariners’ George Kirby apologizes to manager Scott Servais for wishing for earlier removal
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
ST. PETERBURG, Fla (AP) – Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby apologized to manager Scott Servais for saying he wished he wasn’t sent back to the mound for the seventh inning of a 7-4 loss to Tampa Bay after reaching the 90-pitch mark. Servais said he talked with the 25-year-old right-hander “for a long time” both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dalvin Cook signed with the Jets despite them giving the running back a ‘worst-case scenario’
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Coach Robert Saleh was certain the New York Jets were about to lose out on signing Dalvin Cook. The then-free agent running back was visiting the team in July, with each side gauging the other’s interest, when the Jets presented what seemed like a potential deal breaker. “I feel like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Hockey Canada boss Kathy Henderson calls Calgary summit humbling
By The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2023
CALGARY – The new head of Hockey Canada called what she heard at its summit humbling and eye-opening. Katherine Henderson took over as president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada this summer amid calls for culture change in both the organization and the sport. A two-day Beyond The Boards Summit in Calgary examined toxic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ouellette rushes for two TDs, Argos cement playoff berth with win over Alouettes
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on September 9th, 2023
TORONTO – Chad Ouellette ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns as the Toronto Argonauts clinched a CFL playoff spot with a 39-10 home win over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afternoon. Toronto (10-1) earned a fourth straight victory, but also cemented the season series with Montreal (6-6). The two teams meet Friday at Molson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Christian Yelich scratched against Yankees because of lower back soreness
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was scratched from Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees because of lower back soreness. Yelich was slated to lead off before the two-time All-Star was dropped from the starting lineup about 10 minutes before first pitch. Rookie Sal Frelick replaced the 2018 NL MVP ih ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zinchenko scores as Ukraine holds England to 1-1 draw in European Championship qualifying
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
WROCLAW, Poland – Ukraine ended England’s perfect record in 2024 European Championship qualifying after Oleksandr Zinchenko’s first-half goal helped secure a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Zinchenko put Ukraine ahead with a side-footed finish in the 26th minute before Kyle Walker equalized with his first goal for England, on his 77th appearance, in the 41st. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals QB Joe Burrow, now the NFL’s highest-paid player, says contract talks weren’t a distraction
By Mitch Stacy, The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, in his first comments to reporters since becoming the highest-paid player in the NFL, said contract negotiations weren’t a distraction as he worked to rehab from a training camp injury and then game plan for Sunday’s opener at Cleveland. “I’ve always been pretty good at compartmentalizing things that are important ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Irish Open, 2 shots behind leader Hurly Long
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) – Rory McIlroy birdied his last two holes to move into contention for a second Irish Open title as most of the players in front of him faltered in the third round on Saturday. McIlroy finished off a 6-under 66 with a short birdie putt on the 18th to push into third ... Read More »
1 responseEmotions run high for Virginia as the Cavaliers honor slain teammates ahead of first home game
By Hank Kurz Jr., The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Virginia played its first home football game in 10 months on Saturday and went in hoping to create a high point in what remains a long, emotional journey that started in a horrific way. Tributes and dedications for three players slain in a shooting last November began Friday with a tree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexton returns and leads a record-setting day for Ireland at Rugby World Cup
By The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
BORDEAUX, France (AP) – Jonathan Sexton was bent over, clutching his left wrist, and Ireland and its supporters held their breath. Uh oh. Ireland’s prized asset in their determined bid to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time was playing his first match in six months on Saturday and appeared in pain. Sexton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees pitcher Luis Severino placed on injured list with left upper-body injury
By Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press on September 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Luis Severino was placed on the injured list Saturday and may have thrown his last pitch for the New York Yankees. The Yankees said Severino has a left upper-body injury and was awaiting further test results. Severino left his start against Milwaukee in the fifth inning Friday night following a leadoff ... Read More »
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