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Canadian sensation Mboko reaches National Bank Open final with epic win over Rybakina
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko’s historic climb has reached new heights. The teenage sensation will play in the National Bank Open’s final after pulling off an epic comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday, the latest chapter in a coming-out party that has captivated fans across Canada. Mboko dropped to the ground ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian teen Mboko reaches Montreal final, beating Rybakina in 3rd-set tiebreaker
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko rallied to reach the National Bank Open final, beating ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday night. The 18-year-old Mboko, ranked 85th in the world, is seeking her first WTA Tour title. On Thursday night, she’ll face the winner of the second semifinal between Japanese star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Mboko reaches National Bank Open final with epic win over Rybakina
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Canadian teen Victoria Mboko has advanced to the final of the women’s National Bank Open following an epic 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) win against Elena Rybakina. Moe coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards gets 4 hits, Pauley and Hernández hit solo HRs, Marlins beat Astros 6-4
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Xavier Edwards went 4 for 5 with a double, Graham Pauley and Heriberto Hernández each hit a solo homer and the Miami Marlins beat Houston 6-4 on Wednesday to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Astros. Janson Junk (6-2) allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL players can still use smelling salts as long as not provided by teams
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NFL players will be allowed to use “smelling salts” during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday saying that the ban that the league informed teams about on Tuesday only prohibits team employees from distributing smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant during pregame activities, games and halftime on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Fairchild making strides on offensive line as Bengals set to face Eagles in preseason opener
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Dylan Fairchild in April with the expectation that he would be their starting left guard when the season opens on Sept. 7 in Cleveland. During the first two weeks of training camp, Fairchild has looked every bit like a starter. Fairchild and the rest of Cincinnati’s expected starters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Roman Anthony’s $130 million, 8-year contract with the Boston Red Sox for 2026-33
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Signing bonus: $5 million, payable Jan. 15, 2026 2026 salary: $2 million 2027 salary: $4 million 2028 salary: $8 million 2029 salary: $15 million 2030 salary: $19 million 2031 salary: $23 million 2032 salary: $25 million 2033 salary: $29 million 2034 club option: $30 million Escalators — If first or second in 2025 Rookie of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz for 2 draft picks
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics traded recently acquired forward Georges Niang and two future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr., both teams announced Wednesday. The deal is contingent on the players passing their physicals. Niang is headed to Utah just a month after being dealt to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contact
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox signed rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract on Wednesday, spending some of the cash they saved by trading Rafael Devers away on a player they hope will be the centerpiece of the next generation of Boston stars. The 21-year-old outfielder, who has 159 major league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caminero homers twice to reach 30 in the Rays’ 5-4 victory over the Angels
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Junior Caminero hit his 29th and 30th homers, Christopher Morel had a go-ahead shot and six Tampa Bay pitchers combined to strike out 16 in the Rays’ 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Caminero hit a career-long 447-foot shot with a man on in the first, and had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani homers for 1,000th hit and strikes out 8, but Cardinals rally past Dodgers 5-3
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered for his 1,000th career hit and struck out a season-high eight in four innings on the mound, but the St. Louis Cardinals rallied late to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday. Jordan Walker had three hits for the Cardinals, including an RBI single that tied the ... Read More »
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