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Jewell Loyd reaches 6,000 points as Aces extend winning streak to 15 games
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jewell Loyd became the 16th player to reach 6,000 points, scoring 15 Tuesday night to help extend the Aces’ winning streak to 15 games with a 92-61 victory over the Chicago Sky that put Las Vegas in contention for the second seed in the WNBA playoffs. The Aces (29-14) will clinch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox 1B Romy Gonzalez leaves game versus Athletics due to left knee soreness
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Romy Gonzalez extended his MLB-leading hitting streak to 12 games and then left Tuesday night’s game against the Athletics due to left knee soreness. Gonzalez hit his ninth homer of the season to leadoff the game and added an RBI double in the second inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After win over Japan, Pochettino says his wife told him not to be sensitive to criticism in US
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. felt like they needed a win, even in a friendly nine months ahead of the World Cup against an opponent sending out its second string. Criticism had become a constant, with Alexi Lalas calling for Pochettino’s firing. “It was super important … about giving the fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays lose Bichette but win thriller over Astros to take three-game lead in AL East
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Tyler Heineman was still buzzing around the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse more than 40 minutes after he drove in the winning run in the 10th inning. Heineman hit into a fielder’s choice to plate Myles Straw from third base to help Toronto rally to a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suárez’s 12 strikeouts, Schwarber’s 50th homer lead Phillies past Mets
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th home run of the season and Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 12 over six shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. The Phillies have won the first two games of the four-game series and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heineman has walk-off RBI in 10th inning as Blue Jays rally past Astros 4-3
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Tyler Heineman’s 10th inning hit scored Myles Straw as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday. With Straw on third and one out, Heineman hit a ball that was fielded by Astros’ first baseman Christian Walker, who threw home to try and prevent the winning run but was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie catcher Samuel Basallo becoming the Orioles’ go-to guy for walk-off wins
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Samuel Basallo has quickly morphed from the Baltimore Orioles’ top prospect to the team’s go-to guy for walk-off wins. Basallo delivered his second game-ending hit in five days on Tuesday night with a blooper down the left-field line that eluded sliding Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham, giving the Orioles a 3-2 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Helman hits 2-run HR, make catch to prevent 2-run HR, as Rangers beat Brewers 5-4
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Michael Helman hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning minutes after making a leaping backhand catch over the fence in left center that prevented a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Wyatt Langford’s RBI triple and Kyle Higashioka’s run-scoring single ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!50 Schwarbombs! Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber becomes 2nd player in team history with 50 homers
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit four homers in one game last month that put the Philadelphia Phillies slugger on the precipice of 50 homers this season. Then he waited. And waited some more. Schwarber’s home run drought — as much as the designated hitter could really have one this year — spanned 10 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelley: MLSE explored all options before having Argos play 3 home games abroad in ’26
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Keith Pelley says Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment examined all options before deciding to have the Toronto Argonauts play three home games in 2026 in other CFL venues due to the World Cup. The Argos and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during FIFA’s World Cup. Soccer’s men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans for security reasons
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The Davis Cup World Group tie between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue without fans this weekend due to safety concerns, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The organization said in a release that the decision was made in consultation with the International Tennis Federation due to “escalating ... Read More »
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