National Sports
Younghoe Koo’s 6-year hold on Falcons’ kicking job on the line after 9 missed field goals in 2024
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. (AP) — Younghoe Koo’s six-year hold on the Atlanta Falcons’ kicking job is on the line after his career-high nine missed field goals last season. Koo entered training camp with a strong vote of confidence from coach Raheem Morris. Koo made 25 of 34 field goals last season, and Lenny Krieg was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies place infielder Thairo Estrada on the injured list with a right hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain. Colorado recalled infielder Adael Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday before closing out a three-game series with Toronto. Estrada has also spent time on the injured list this season with a fractured right wrist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on Sunday, MLB said Wednesday. Pawol, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A UK police force to use ‘DNA tagging spray’ to curb disorderly soccer fans
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
CREWE, England (AP) — A police force in northwest England will use a “DNA tagging spray” to try to curb disorderly behavior from soccer fans this season. Cheshire police said Wednesday they will equip officers with the spray at all fourth-tier matches in the region, including for Crewe Alexandra’s game against Accrington Stanley on Saturday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers CB Jaycee Horn not seriously injured in car accident, is day to day with thumb injury
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn escaped serious injury on Wednesday morning after being involved in a car accident on his way to the team’s stadium. Horn injured his left thumb and sat out a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns. Panthers coach Dave Canales said Horn will be day to day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not play in exhibition opener against Patriots
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington’s exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did not travel. Mariota is working through a lower leg strain, Quinn said. That means quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman will handle the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics forward Jayson Tatum seen without boot or brace at Patriots training camp
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jayson Tatum was at spotted practice on Wednesday —- just not on a basketball court. The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, who had surgery in May to repair the ruptured right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF MontrĂ©al signs defender EfraĂn Morales to three-year extension
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — CF MontrĂ©al has signed defender EfraĂn Morales to a three-year contract extension, the Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday. The new deal will kick in next season and run through 2028, with an option year for 2029. Montreal acquired the 21-year-old defender from Atlanta in a July 23 trade. He scored his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women’s rugby team fundraising campaign
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women’s rugby team ahead of this month’s World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds going to supporting the second-ranked Canadian women. “This team is the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian — passionate, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN announces partnership with WWE that includes streaming WrestleMania
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ESPN announced a partnership with WWE, including the streaming rights to WrestleMania, on the heels of an agreement with the NFL. In a deal announced Wednesday, ESPN becomes the U.S. domestic home for WWE Premium Live Events. WrestleMania will be part of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026. The deal comes a day after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch set for November at Tottenham
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The rematch of British boxers Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn has been scheduled for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Nov. 15, nearly seven months after their spirited first meeting. Eubank Jr. won a unanimous decision over Benn in a 12-round middleweight bout, more than 30 years after their fathers shared the ... Read More »
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