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Bulls sign Josh Giddey to new contract after big debut season with Chicago
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls signed guard Josh Giddey to a new multiyear contract Tuesday. The Bulls did not disclose financial terms. Reports said it was for $100 million over four years. Chicago acquired the 6-foot-8, 214-pound Giddey in a trade from Oklahoma City in June 2024. He became one of three NBA players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins place starting guard James Daniels on injured reserve
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have placed guard James Daniels on injured reserve after he suffered a pectoral injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Daniels went down three plays into the Dolphins’ first offensive drive and was replaced by Kion Smith. Coach Mike McDaniel said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Witt, India back in lineup for Royals against Guardians; KC RHP Wacha on IL due to concussion
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against Cleveland after missing three games with back issues. Witt left Friday’s game against Minnesota in the seventh inning due to lower back spasms. He had made two defensive plays, on ground balls, in the top half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs launch a new ‘supporter’s section’ with tryouts this Sunday
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is looking for some San Antonio fans to join his new team. The Spurs have announced plans for a tryout for a new “supporter’s section,” with tryouts for the group set to be held on Sunday. Wembanyama came up with the plan, which is loosely modeled after what he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge hears arguments in Mountain West’s motion to dismiss lawsuit by Pac-12 over ‘poaching fees’
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California has heard arguments in the Mountain West Conference’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Pac-12 over $55 million in “poaching fees.” Judge Susan van Keulen was not expected to make a ruling on the case on Tuesday. “The Pac-12 Conference will continue to move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Runaway Again wins Prince of Wales Stakes to spoil Mansetti’s Triple Crown bid
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
FORT ERIE — Runaway Again overtook Mansetti just before the wire to win the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Mansetti, the 4/5 favourite with apprentice jockey Pietro Moran aboard, appeared poised to earn the victory but jockey Ryan Munger got Runaway Again to surge ahead just before the wire to win the 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills add kicker Prater to active roster and change punters by signing Johnston and cutting Robbins
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kicker Matt Prater was signed to the Bills active roster off the practice squad on Tuesday, days after the 19-year veteran capped Buffalo’s season-opening comeback win over Baltimore. The Bills, however, are changing punters in preparing to play at the New York Jets on Sunday. They signed seventh-year player Cameron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terence Crawford knows what Saturday night’s fight against Canelo Alvarez could mean for his legacy
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terence “Bud” Crawford doesn’t need anyone to bolster his confidence or reinforce his swagger. He certainly doesn’t need another fight to accentuate his rĂ©sumĂ©. If he retired today, Crawford would be considered one of the greatest fighters of this century. But even he knows how much Saturday night’s super middleweight title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes put trust in QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson amid five-game slide
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes are changing quarterbacks again, only this time it’s a familiar face. McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back after missing three games with an elbow injury since losing 23-22 to Edmonton on Aug. 8. And if everything goes to plan between now and Saturday, the veteran pivot will start when the slumping Alouettes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers cut Jake Moody, place George Kittle on injured reserve
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday after the 2023 third-round pick missed two field goals in the season opener and placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Kittle will be forced to miss at least four games and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles’ Jalen Carter loses $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
Jalen Carter’s penalty for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sends a message to the rest of the league. Carter is losing $57,222 for the infraction, the equivalent of his game check for Week 1 because the NFL considers the punishment a one-game suspension with time served. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle didn’t play a ... Read More »
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