National Sports
Rashid Khan to lead spin-heavy Afghanistan in Asia Cup
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rashid Khan will lead a spin-heavy Afghanistan at the next month’s Asia Cup with uncapped mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar also named in the 17-member Twenty20 squad on Sunday. Khan was named captain and is joined by Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi as the other seasoned spinners for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders backup QB Aidan O’Connell breaks wrist, expected to be out 6-8 weeks
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell fractured his right wrist during Saturday’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals and is expected to be out for six to eight weeks. Coach Pete Carroll confirmed the injury after the 20-10 loss to the Cardinals. “He fractured his wrist — he’s hurt — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics edge Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings as Seattle drops 3 back in AL West
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit a tiebreaking double with two outs in the 10th inning and the Athletics held off the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Saturday night. The Athletics, who mustered five hits, also scored in the fourth when Darell Hernaiz drove in Jacob Wilson with a single. Randy Arozarena tied it for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geno Smith throws TD pass in only drive for Raiders, who fall to Cardinals 20-10
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Tune threw a touchdown pass and ran for 47 yards, leading the Arizona Cardinals over the Las Vegas Raiders 20-10 on Saturday night in the preseason finale for both teams. The Raiders (0-2-1) played several starters on their opening offensive and defensive drives, and each unit had success against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Calgary 32 Saskatchewan 15 Toronto 52 B.C. 34 — NFL Pre-Season Baltimore 30 Washington 3 Denver 28 New Orleans 19 Houston 26 Detroit 7 Indianapolis 41 Cincinnati 14 Cleveland 19 L.A. Rams 17 Green Bay 20 Seattle 7 Miami 14 Jacksonville 6 Buffalo 23 Tampa Bay 19 San Francisco 30 L.A. Chargers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Canada pummels Panama 99-49 at AmeriCup
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
MANAGUA — Canada jumped out to a 33-16 first quarter lead and never looked back, whipping Panama 99-49 for its second straight win at the FIBA men’s AmeriCup tournament on Saturday. Canada improved to 2-0 in Group B and will face Puerto Rico, also 2-0, on Monday in the final game of the four-team, round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expansion side San Diego first to clinch postseason spot after 0-0 draw with Timbers
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — CJ dos Santos finished with two saves and expansion side San Diego FC became the first club to clinch a spot in the postseason by playing the Portland Timbers to a scoreless draw on Saturday night. Dos Santos notched a save in each half for San Diego (16-7-5) in earning his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harbor Miller and Elijah Wynder score 1st MLS goals, Galaxy beat Rapids 3-0
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Harbor Miller and Elijah Wynder scored their first career goals in MLS, Gabriel Pec also scored a goal, and the LA Galaxy beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak. JT Marcinkowski made his first MLS appearance since 2023 and had a save for LA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Davis-Mercer game declared a no contest after long weather delay
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The FCS Kickoff game between UC Davis and Mercer was declared a no contest after a weather delay of about 1 1/2 hours Saturday night. UC Davis, ranked No. 7 in the FCS coaches poll, had a 23-17 lead over No. 11 Mercer when play was stopped with about 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nestor Cortes silences his Dodgers demons with 6 brilliant innings, pitching Padres into 1st place
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nestor Cortes had one of the lowest moments of his baseball life last October when he gave up the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history to Freddie Freeman. In a new uniform and a new pennant race Saturday night, Cortes faced his Dodgers demons head-on — and he came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia wins toss, elects to bat in final ODI against South Africa
By Canadian Press on August 23rd, 2025
MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bat against high-flying South Africa in the third and final one-day cricket international on Sunday. South Africa has already sealed its fifth successive bilateral ODI series win against Australia with two big victories at Cairns and Mackay, beating the home team ... Read More »
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