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Bills to rest Allen in preseason opener against Giants, Cook skips 4th practice in contract standoff
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen won’t be playing in the Buffalo Bills’ preseason opener against the New York Giants on Saturday, coach Sean McDermott said Thursday. As for James Cook’s status, McDermott said the team has no choice but to move forward with or without the starting running back, who skipped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxson Dart is set to play for the Giants in their preseason opener at the Bills
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll remains coy about who exactly will be in uniform for the New York Giants in their preseason opener this weekend at Buffalo, other than to confirm the obvious that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will play. Dart said Thursday that members of his family will be in Orchard Park, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drew Stuve looks to impress in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship main event
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
A goalie growing up, Alberta’s Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve avoided hockey fights. But he welcomes the rough stuff these days. The 28-year-old has found a home in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, headlining Saturday’s BKFC Fight Night Edmonton card. Stuve, who won his first two bare-knuckle outings, takes on 42-year-old American Will (The Brown Bomber) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacob Lopez strikes out career-high 10 in 7 2/3 innings as A’s beat the Nationals 6-0
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jacob Lopez struck out a career-high 10 batters in 7 2/3 innings, Colby Thomas hit his first major league home run and drove in three, and the Athletics defeated the Washington Nationals 6-0 on Thursday. Tyler Soderstrom also homered for the Athletics, who took two of three from Washington and have won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan suspends cricketer Haider Ali amid criminal investigation in England
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali was suspended Thursday when the country’s cricket board said the 24-year-old batter is involved in a criminal investigation in England. The Pakistan Cricket Board did not specify the nature of the probe, saying that it “has been made aware of a criminal investigation currently being conducted by the Greater Manchester Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Gymnastics is entering a new era both on and off the floor as the US championships begin
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There was a time, not that long ago really, when Joscelyn Roberson would combat the nerves that inevitably popped up before a major gymnastics meet by reminding herself of one very simple fact. “I could be like, ‘Oh no one’s watching me,’” the 19-year-old said with a laugh. “Like they’re watching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahomes, Chiefs starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas City visits the Arizona Cardinals for their preseason opener Saturday night. “I don’t necessarily look forward to getting hit,” Mahomes added with a smile Thursday. Getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NWSL’s Courage abruptly fires coach for a ‘multitude of factors’ but offers no specifics
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
A “multitude of factors” went into the firing of North Carolina Courage coach Sean Nahas, franchise sporting director Ceri Bowley said Thursday, but would not elaborate. The team released a terse statement on Wednesday night that said Nahas’ contract had been terminated. “The North Carolina Courage remain focused on the continued development of the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villarreal signs midfielder Thomas Partey after he gets bail on rape charges
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Spanish soccer club Villarreal signed midfielder Thomas Partey on Thursday, two days after he was granted bail on rape charges in England. Villarreal said the 32-year-old Ghana international, who became a free agent when his Arsenal contract expired in June, signed a one-year contract. The club’s announcement touted Partey’s on-field attributes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new streaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney’s quarterly earning report. This week’s expanded deals with the NFL and a new partnership with WWE provide ESPN more inventory and offerings, which it hopes will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers will sit QB Aaron Rodgers, other starters in preseason opener against Jacksonville
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers’ debut in Pittsburgh will have to wait. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team’s new quarterback and most of its other high-profile starters won’t play when the club opens the preseason in Jacksonville on Saturday. T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jonnu Smith, DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey are also ... Read More »
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