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Vikings adding Carson Wentz to back up J.J. McCarthy, sending Sam Howell to Eagles, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings are signing Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and trading Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Sunday. Both people spoke to the AP on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rasmus Hojgaard ‘over the moon’ after securing automatic place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard secured the remaining automatic qualification place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team by guaranteeing a high enough finish at the British Masters on Sunday. The Danish player needed to finish in a two-way tie for 29th or better in the tournament being held at The Belfry to earn enough points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves release veteran right-hander Erick Fedde and place left-hander Aaron Bummer on IL
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves released veteran right-hander Erick Fedde on Sunday, less than one month after he was acquired from St. Louis. The Braves acquired Fedde, 32, and cash from the Cardinals on July 27 for cash or a player to be named later. In five games, including four starts, with Atlanta, Fedde ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grealish helps Everton to win in new stadium and Marinakis cops abuse in Palace-Forest draw
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
Everton began life in its new waterfront home at Bramley-Moore Dock with a 2-0 win over Brighton on Sunday as Jack Grealish showed glimpses of the player who once was the poster-boy of English soccer. Grealish, who is on loan from Manchester City in a bid to resurrect his career, dribbled into the area and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open tennis players don’t necessarily think more is better when it comes to starting on Sunday
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova made clear they didn’t love the idea of starting a Grand Slam tournament on a Sunday instead of a Monday when the French Open was the first to do it nearly 20 years ago and they were on the schedule for the new, earlier Day 1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England U21 forward Jonathan Rowe joins Bologna after Marseille locker room brawl
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — England Under-21 forward Jonathan Rowe completed a move to Bologna on Sunday, just over a week after a locker room bust-up with a teammate forced his departure from Marseille. Rowe had joined Marseille on a permanent basis this summer following a season-long loan deal from Norwich. However, the 22-year-old was put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump says he’ll be at Ryder Cup and he thinks captain Keegan Bradley should play
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will be at the opening round of the high-charged Ryder Cup next month in New York, and he thinks U.S. captain Keegan Bradley should be playing. Trump posted on his social media site Saturday night he would be there on Friday, Sept. 26, for the start of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Dowman makes Premier League debut at age 15 and might be England’s answer to Lamine Yamal
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
Max Dowman closed his eyes and looked up to the sky. Then he leant over, swiped the grass with his hands and trotted onto the field. At the tender age of 15 years and 235 days, Dowman was officially a Premier League player — coming on to represent Arsenal as a second-half substitute in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland set Women’s Rugby World Cup record in key win over Japan
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
Ireland achieved its highest Women’s Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in Northampton on Sunday. The Irish scored six converted tries to pass their previous World Cup high of 40-5 against Kazakhstan in 2014. Both teams, in the same pool as defending champion New Zealand and Spain, targeted their tournament opener at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools use field logos, higher concession prices and more to pay for the new era in college sports
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
It was an exercise in corporate branding that wouldn’t have raised an eyebrow in most pro sports. In college sports, it bordered on revolutionary. In a full room of reporters, boosters and executives, the University of South Carolina delivered the news that it was bringing on a new sponsor that would put its logo on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats South Africa by 276 runs for record ODI victory in dead rubber
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Australia’s top three batters bossed an understrength South Africa pace bowling attack with blazing centuries to hand the tourists their largest ever ODI defeat in the third and final game on Sunday. Travis Head (142), captain Mitchell Marsh (100) and Cameron Green’s (118 not out) maiden ODI hundred powered Australia to ... Read More »
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