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Florida QB DJ Lagway practices for the 1st time in camp while recovering from a calf injury
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practiced Saturday for the first time since camp opened, a sign of progress for the highly touted and oft-injured sophomore. Lagway is dealing with a strained calf and was expected to take limited practice reps. He wore a sleeve on his left leg, the same one that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Laferriere agrees to a 3-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the LA Kings
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Saturday for Laferriere, who was a restricted free agent this summer after playing out his entry-level contract. The 23-year-old Laferriere had 19 goals and 23 assists last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver’s Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive. The Hamilton hockey player was unaccustomed to being just a few feet away from ocean waters, with no rails or safety barriers in sight. But it didn’t take long for the best-known player on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Glenn gets emotional as the reality of being the Jets’ head coach ‘hit me pretty hard’
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The reality of the situation finally hit Aaron Glenn. More than seven months after being hired by the New York Jets, the first-time NFL head coach got surprisingly emotional Saturday. And it had nothing to do with the 12 penalties called on his team during practice. “I’m sure this is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, committing to his new team
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Doncic with Los Angeles through 2028. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Quinn says he’s glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season. “The players today, they’re more aware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ferrand-PrĂ©vĂ´t takes the lead at women’s Tour de France after commanding stage win
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
SAINT-FRANCOIS-LONGCHAMP, France (AP) — French rider Pauline Ferrand-PrĂ©vĂ´t took a commanding lead at the women’s Tour de France after launching a solo attack on the final climb of Saturday’s penultimate stage. She is making her Tour debut at 33 years old and leads Australian rider Sarah Gigante by 2 minutes, 37 seconds and 2023 champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton says he’s ‘useless’ and suggests a driver change at Ferrari after teammate takes pole
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lewis Hamilton called himself “absolutely useless” and suggested Ferrari should change drivers after he qualified 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix and teammate Charles Leclerc took pole position. It was a new low in a difficult first season with Ferrari for seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton, who qualified outside the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs sign forward Nicholas Robertson to one-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a one-year contract extension for US$1.825 million. The 23-year-old from Pasedena, Calif., scored 15 goals and had seven assists in 69 games for Toronto this past season. Robertson also had a goal and an assist in three playoff games for the Maple Leafs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ferrari’s Leclerc stuns the McLarens to take pole for F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc punched the air in delight as he climbed out of the car after beating Oscar Piastri by 0.026 of a second and the other McLaren of Lando ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India lead up to 281 after Jaiswal hundred at the Oval
By Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reached another century and was dropped again as India’s lead over England reached 281 runs by tea on day three Saturday of the fifth test at the Oval. Jaiswal made 118 after he was dropped three times. Ravindra Jadeja was on 26 with Dhruv Jurel on 25 and India ... Read More »
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