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Taylor Fritz beats Andrey Rublev to reach semifinals in Toronto
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Fritz beat No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Tuesday night to reach the semifinals of the National Bank Open. The second-seeded Fritz finished with 20 aces, including one that finished off the match. He will face the winner of the late quarterfinal between No. 4 Ben Shelton of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander JP Sears optioned to minors 1 day after rough debut with San Diego Padres
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The San Diego Padres optioned left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso one day after a rough debut with his new franchise. The Padres acquired reliever Mason Miller and Sears from the Athletics at last week’s trade deadline in exchange for a package of prospects, including highly regarded shortstop Leo De Vries. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams RB Kyren Williams agrees to 3-year contract extension worth up to $33 million
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyren Williams grew up in St. Louis going to Rams games and dreaming of someday carrying the ball for his favorite team. The running back has done it impressively over the past two seasons — and with his new contract, he won’t wake up anytime soon from his childhood dream. Williams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Fritz tops Andrey Rublev to make National Bank Open semifinals
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Taylor Fritz blasted his way to the National Bank Open semifinal. The hard-serving No. 2 seed from the United States topped No. 6 Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Tuesday at Sobeys Stadium. Fritz, who finished with 20 aces, will next face the winner of the late quarterfinal between No. 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not spoken with Micah Parsons following public trade request
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has not spoken to Micah Parsons since the star defensive end publicly requested a trade last week. Jones spoke to reporters Tuesday following a joint practice between the Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams, his second such media session in four days after Parsons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers bring back Keenan Allen after one season with Bears
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed Tuesday to terms with six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen returns to the team that drafted him in 2013 after one season with the Chicago Bears. He is second in Chargers history for both receptions (904) and receiving yards (10,530) for a wide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers sign Teddy Bridgewater to 1-year deal to back up Baker Mayfield
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers signed Bridgewater to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The Buccaneers are the eighth team in 12 seasons for the 32-year-old Bridgewater. Bridgewater coached his former high school in Miami to a Class 3A state championship last fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place. The NFL announced Tuesday night that it has entered into a nonbinding agreement with ESPN. Under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners says pitcher Bryce Miller, outfielder Victor Robles nearing return from injuries
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles are getting closer to returning from injuries. General Manager Justin Hollander updated the players’ progress Tuesday ahead of the Mariners’ series opener against the Chicago White Sox. Miller (2-5) has been dealing with right elbow inflammation and will make his second rehab ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals with straight-sets win over Madison Keys
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
MONTREAL — Clara Tauson is heading to the National Bank Open semifinals. The 22-year-old from Denmark advanced to the final four with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Madison Keys of the United States in the women’s singles quarterfinals Tuesday. Tauson, seeded 16th, dominated from start to finish, converting three of six breakpoint opportunities while saving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge is back in the lineup at DH as the Yankees wait for clarity on his throwing arm
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Judge is back in the lineup as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees following a 10-day stint on the injured list with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow. There’s still no clarity on when the All-Star slugger will return to the outfield. Judge is batting third ... Read More »
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