National Sports
Spencer Steer hits a 3-run homer as the Reds avoid a sweep with a 6-1 victory over the Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s five-run eighth inning, and the Reds avoided a sweep by topping the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Sunday. Austin Hays had three hits for Cincinnati, and Noelvi Marte had two hits and scored two runs. Brady Singer struck out nine while pitching six innings of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys put Trevon Diggs on active roster, clearing way for cornerback’s return early in season
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list Sunday, clearing the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury. The Cowboys also released veteran offensive lineman La’el Collins, who started 71 of his 74 games with Dallas from 2015-21, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees bench struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe for series finale versus Red Sox
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was benched Sunday night for the finale of a critical four-game series against the rival Boston Red Sox. Volpe is mired in a 1-for-28 slump and leads the majors with 17 errors. New York started recently acquired utlityman Jose Caballero at shortstop as the team tried to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs beat Angels 4-3 to complete a 3-game series sweep
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nico Hoerner had an RBI double against former teammate Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. Hoerner and Matt Shaw each had two hits in backing right-hander Jameson Taillon (9-6), who allowed one run in five innings as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifteen-year-old Aphrodite Deng impresses as low amateur at CPKC Women’s Open
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
MISSISSAUGA — Aphrodite Deng almost stole the show at her first-ever CPKC Women’s Open. The 15-year-old from Calgary shot a 2-over 73 in the fourth round to finish 4-under overall as the low amateur at the Canadian national women’s championship. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., won the title on Sunday, but Deng was in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleetwood wins Tour Championship for first PGA Tour title and FedEx Cup
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood of England ended a summer of heartache with the richest prize on the PGA Tour, winning the Tour Championship on Sunday for his first tour title to capture the FedEx Cup and its $10 million reward. Fleetwood got plenty of help at the start when Patrick Cantlay began bogey-double bogey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Stefanski defends handling of Shedeur Sanders after Browns preseason finale
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Coach Kevin Stefanski defended his handling of Shedeur Sanders’ development after the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback struggled in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Stefanski addressed claims that he was deliberately hindering Sanders’ progress, particularly after replacing him with Tyler Huntley, who led the game-winning drive. “I don’t concern myself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Raleigh sets single-season home run record for catchers as Mariners top Athletics 11-4
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs, setting a single-season record for catchers, as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 11-4 on Sunday. The switch-hitting Raleigh hit his home runs in the first and second innings off Athletics left-handed starter Jacob Lopez (7-7), with the second homer giving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Becky Morgan of Wales wins US Senior Women’s Open by 6 strokes
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Becky Morgan of Wales ran away with the U.S. Senior Women’s Open on Sunday, closing with a 3-under 70 for a six-stroke victory over Juli Inkster. Morgan finished at 7-under 285 at San Diego Country Club. The former LPGA and Ladies European Tour winner made her first start in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman, Rushing power Dodgers’ 8-2 victory over Padres to even the NL West race once again
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered in back-to-back innings, rookie Dalton Rushing hit a tiebreaking three-run shot in the seventh, and the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the NL West race once again with an 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th homer in the ninth inning and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘One of my favourite Grand Slams’: Mboko looking ahead to U.S. Open debut
By Canadian Press on August 24th, 2025
NEW YORK — In just 12 magical days in Montreal earlier this month, Victoria Mboko went from a promising young player on the rise to a champion at the WTA 1000 level – in her home country, no less. The 18-year-old who went from No. 85 to No. 23 is a rising star who has ... Read More »
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