National Sports
Cash and Glasspool save four match points en route to doubles title at NBO Toronto
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
TORONTO — Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool defeated Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 6-3, 6-7 (5), 13-11 in the men’s doubles final at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Cash and Glasspool saved four match points in the match tiebreak before securing the win in one hour 41 minutes. Seeded second in the 32-team draw, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Having dealt with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in multiple rounds of high-profile contract negotiations, quarterback Dak Prescott has played the proverbial game and lived to tell about it. His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s Emily Clark sets PWHL record for highest single-season salary with new contract, AP sources
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark set a PWHL record in becoming the league’s highest-paid player based on single-season salary in signing a two-year contract extension on Thursday. The team announced the signing that secures her through the 2027-28 season, but not the value of the contract. Two people with knowledge of the league’s payroll structure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in Memphis. Scheffler is 5 back
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for an 8-under 62 to post his career low and take a one-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler, playing for the first time since winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams loses in straight sets to Bouzas Maneiro in 1st round at Cincinnati Open
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Venus Williams, who returned to tennis last month after being away from the sport for more than a year, lost to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. “Just coming back, not everything’s going to be perfect,” Williams said. “From DC, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
HAMILTON — He’s an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his roots. Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium. Horwath also announced the 27-year-old basketball star will also have a street named after him after capping an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto FC have acquired attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic in a trade with the Colorado Rapids for $8 million, the teams announced Thursday. The cash-for-player exchange includes another $1 million if certain performance goals are met. Mihailovic, 26, signed a three-year deal that will keep him in Toronto through 2028 with a club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams pass rusher Jared Verse has to be helped off the field at practice, but later says he’s ‘fine’
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Verse had to be helped off the field during practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday after bumping knees with teammate Braden Fiske. Coach Sean McVay wasn’t immediately certain of the severity of the injury for Verse, the NFL defensive rookie of the year last season and one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali suspended amid rape investigation in England
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pakistan batsman Haider Ali is under criminal investigation in England, his country’s cricket board said Thursday while Greater Manchester Police said an arrest has been made following a rape allegation. The Pakistan Cricket Board said an investigation “involving cricketer Haider Ali” stemmed from “an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to Pittsburgh after being traded to the playoff-chasing Reds
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes said he thought he might be in Pittsburgh to stay before the Pirates traded him July 30 to NL Central rival Cincinnati. He returned to Pittsburgh on Thursday for the first time since he was dealt, with the Pirates opening a four-game series against the Reds. Hayes’ future with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was hit in the back on Thursday and left practice early. Ferguson was hurt in a red-zone drill when linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. made contact with him during a passing play. Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
