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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 »
Be the first to comment!Mets to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ Shea Stadium concert with special night
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets will honor the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four’s performance at Shea Stadium when they host the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 15 for The Beatles Night at Citi Field. The 1965 performance was a milestone because The Beatles became the first rock band to perform a major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How many Schwarbombs can Kyle Schwarber hit? 50? 60? Phillies slugger on-team record HR pace
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard hit home runs as far and as fast as any slugger of his era. He’s still the only player to sock one completely into the third deck in 22 years of Citizens Bank Park — and he did it twice. So how about it, Ryan. Who would win in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Mystics trade Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun for Jacy Sheldon
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics traded forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun for guard Jacy Sheldon on Thursday. The move announced by the teams includes an option for Washington to swap 2026 first-round picks with Connecticut. That would be a Minnesota Lynx pick acquired by Washington in a previous trade for a New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian basketball player Aaliyah Edwards traded to Connecticut Sun
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Washington Mystics have dealt Canadian forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun, the WNBA team announced Thursday. The Mystics received guard Jacy Sheldon. The teams also swapped first-round draft picks, with Washington getting Connecticut’s 14th overall pick (originally New York) in exchange for the 15th pick (originally Minnesota). The move returns Edwards, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Glenn will play Justin Fields and the Jets’ starters in the preseason opener against Packers
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields and the rest of the New York Jets’ starters will play for at least some of the team’s preseason opener at Green Bay on Saturday night. “We’re playing,” coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday after the team’s final full practice before the game against the Packers. “I can’t tell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars to play starters, including rookie Travis Hunter, in preseason opener against the Steelers
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will make his professional debut playing both sides of the ball. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Thursday that Hunter and most of the team’s other starters will play in their preseason opener against Pittsburgh on Saturday night. “Everybody’s going to play in this game,” Coen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman faces 14 charges after attempted abduction at Napanee, Ont., soccer field
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
NAPANEE — Provincial police say a 31-year-old woman has been arrested on 14 criminal charges following an attempted abduction at a youth soccer game in Napanee, Ont. Police allege the woman smashed the window of a vehicle, threatened to kill bystanders and attempted to abduct a 12-year-old attending a soccer game at Kinsman Field on ... Read More »
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