National Sports
Brian Schottenheimer credits time with Pete Carroll in helping become a more well-rounded coach
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The tactical part of football came easy to Brian Schottenheimer, but the other aspects of what it takes to be a head coach had to be developed before finally getting the opportunity he always wanted with the Dallas Cowboys this season. The philosophical, organizational and interpersonal pieces came to him during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louis Rees-Zammit signs with Bristol Bears on return to rugby
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
BRISTOL, England (AP) — Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit signed with Bristol Bears on Thursday in a resumption of his rugby career after an 18-month spell in American football. The 24-year-old Rees-Zammit announced two weeks ago that “ it’s time to come home ” after spending all of last season on the practice squad of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guerrero Jr. hits two-run shot, Scherzer outduels Boyd as Blue Jays edge Cubs 2-1
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Max Scherzer outduelled fellow starter Matthew Boyd as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Thursday afternoon. With Davis Schneider aboard after a leadoff walk in the seventh inning, Guerrero belted an 0-2 curveball that barely cleared the wall in left-centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Auger-Alliasime eliminated from Cincinnati Open by world No. 1 Sinner
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
CINCINNATI — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has been bounced from the Cincinnati Open. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy beat Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday in the men’s singles quarterfinals. Sinner will be playing in Saturday’s semifinal but his opponent is not yet determined. Auger-Aliassime was the last Canadian in the event’s singles brackets. Earlier, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutors decline to pursue battery and domestic violence case against Browns rookie Judkins
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors in Broward County have declined to pursue a case against Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, who was arrested last month on charges of misdemeanor battery and domestic violence. Judkins was arrested on July 14 by Fort Lauderdale police after they received a report of battery that he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL teams will again stencil messages in the end zone, including ‘End Racism’ and ‘Choose Love’
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
The NFL is continuing its on-field social justice messaging for a sixth straight season. All 32 teams will feature an end zone message of their choice at each home game throughout the season, selecting from four options: “End Racism,” “Stop Hate,” “Choose Love,” or “Inspire Change.” Once again, “It Takes All of Us” will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals designate 1B Nathaniel Lowe for assignment and reinstate OF Dylan Crews from the 60-day IL
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment on Thursday and reinstated outfielder Dylan Crews from the 60-day injured list. Lowe, 30, hit a career-worst .216 in 119 games for Washington. He hit 16 homers, including a grand slam on Wednesday, and drove in 68 runs after he was acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Evans looks to seize opportunity as Alouettes search for solutions at QB
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
MONTREAL — Caleb Evans never stopped believing he might get another chance, even after the back-to-back setbacks he suffered 12 months ago. First, he lost his job as the Montreal Alouettes’ primary backup to Davis Alexander, failing to seize his opportunity while starting quarterback Cody Fajardo missed time. A week later, Evans sustained a season-ending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weir looking forward to playing in Canada again at Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
CALGARY — Playing golf in Canada never gets old for Mike Weir. The Canadian Golf Hall of Famer will tee it up once again in Calgary in the Rogers Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. It’s the fifth straight year that the 55-year-old golfer from Brights Grove, Ont., will play in front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bournemouth confirms Kluivert and Christie to miss Premier League opener at Liverpool
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie will miss Bournemouth’s season opener at defending champion Liverpool, manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Thursday. Kluivert, the team’s top scorer in the Premier League a season ago as the Cherries recorded their highest points total, has missed preseason games because of a calf injury. “Justin hasn’t been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics
By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Pat Riley on Feb. 22, as the Hall of Famer joins the likes of former team greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant in bronze outside their downtown arena. The Lakers will fittingly honor Riley against their long-time rival, ... Read More »
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