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How Rattler and Shough handled live pass rush will be another data point in Saints’ QB competition
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — If there was one constant for New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough during their stay in Southern California, it was pressure. Not just the pressure of the competition to be the Saints’ starter, but pressure from pass rushers of the two Los Angeles teams, first in a preseason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League standings and reinforcements are coming
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are the top team in the American League standings and lead the major leagues in several statistical categories. As good as Canada’s lone big-league squad has been this season, the club is set to get even better. Reinforcements will soon be on the way for the Blue Jays, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NL East-leading Phillies going with a 6-man rotation when Aaron Nola returns on Sunday
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that he will utilize a six-man rotation beginning this weekend when Aaron Nola returns from the injured list. Nola is lined up for the series finale Sunday at Washington. The 32-year-old right-hander is coming back from a right ankle sprain. Left-hander Ranger Suárez takes the mound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tomoyuki Sugano earns 10th victory as Orioles outlast Mariners 5-3 after long rain delay
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Tomoyuki Sugano earned his 10th victory by working 5 1/3 sharp innings before a lengthy rain delay, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Thursday. Julio RodrĂguez homered for Seattle, which has dropped consecutive games since winning eight in a row. The Mariners (67-55) fell 1 1/2 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Thomas Muller era begins for Vancouver Whitecaps
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
German soccer star Thomas Muller says he’s far from ready for retirement and remains focused on winning titles as he joins the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 35-year-old attacking midfielder was introduced in Vancouver on Thursday, more than a week after signing with the Major League Soccer club. Muller comes to Vancouver following 17 years with Bayern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams QB Matthew Stafford will go through another weekend workout to test his injured back
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford will go through another lengthy workout Saturday to test his injured back before the Los Angeles Rams’ second preseason game. Coach Sean McVay said the 37-year-old quarterback will do much the same workout he did last Saturday before the Rams beat the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Stafford made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto misses practice after bone spur procedure, expected back next week
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto missed a joint practice Thursday with Arizona as he recovers from a bone spur removed from the top of his foot. Bonitto, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, could return to the field next week. His recent procedure left him with three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preston Stout the only top-10 amateur in the world to advance at U.S. Amateur
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Jackson Koivun didn’t make a birdie until his final hole for the second straight round in the U.S. Amateur. The difference Thursday was he was eliminated at The Olympic Club, along with three others from the top 10 in the world amateur ranking. Oklahoma State junior Preston Stout, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud reunite at joint practice, reflect on NFL journeys
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud will be forever linked after the quarterbacks were taken first and second, respectively, in the 2023 NFL draft. But long before they became NFL stars, the two California natives became friends when they competed in both football and basketball in middle school. On Thursday, the two reunited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scott Barrett returns from injury to captain the All Blacks against the Pumas
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lock Scott Barrett will return from injury to captain the All Blacks in their opening Rugby Championship match on Saturday against Argentina at CĂłrdoba. Barrett was injured in the first test of New Zealand’s series against France last month and missed the second and third tests as New Zealand completed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers as Max Scherzer and the Blue Jays beat the Cubs 2-1
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Thursday. Guerrero’s big hit off Matthew Boyd lifted AL East-leading Toronto to the series victory. It was the 20th homer of the season for the All-Star slugger. ... Read More »
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