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Rays rookie Jake Mangum relishes seeing father back at Soldier Field with former Bears teammates
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The September schedule for the Tampa Bay Rays worked out quite nicely for Jake Mangum. The rookie outfielder joined his father, John Mangum Jr., for the Chicago Bears’ game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. It was an alumni game for the Bears, and John Mangum Jr., 58, played defensive back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short week could leave Packers at less than full strength on their offensive line Thursday
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers could be missing a couple of their starting offensive linemen when they host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night. Right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks got hurt during the Packers’ 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Although the Packers only staged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Egypt made to wait for World Cup spot after draw with Burkina Faso
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
Egypt missed a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare by settling for a 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Morocco and Tunisia are the only African teams so far that have secured their place in next summer’s tournament as the continent wrapped up its latest round of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Gleyber Torres returns to Yankee Stadium for first time since World Series
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres returned to Yankee Stadium with a new look. Sporting cornrows and full beard, Torres appeared in the Bronx on Tuesday for the first time since signing a $15 million, one-year contract with the Tigers in December. Torres spent his off day getting the cornrows from Jose “Jordan” Lopez, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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