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Pats hope new-look offensive line provides protection for QB Drake Maye
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Among the New England Patriots’ biggest priorities this offseason was to fortify the offensive line around quarterback Drake Maye. It was a must as Maye attempts to make a leap forward in his second season under a new coach, new offense and surrounded by several new playmakers. Through the first full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isaiah Simmons focusing on linebacker with Packers after playing multiple positions at prior stops
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah Simmons wonders whether his ability to play multiple positions may have worked against him at previous stops. After trying to fill multiple roles during his first five seasons, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft hopes he has found a home with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills backup OL Anderson week to week after knee surgery; right tackle Brown cleared to practice
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills backup offensive lineman Alec Anderson is listed week to week after having surgery for a knee injury, the team announced Thursday. Anderson was hurt during practice on Monday. Though a backup, Anderson played an extensive role last year in being used as a tackle-eligible when Buffalo went to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tight end Noah Fant signs 1-year contract with the Bengals following his release in Seattle
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tight end Noah Fant’s search for a new team is over after signing a one-year contract with Cincinnati, the Bengals announced on Thursday. Fant’s decision to choose the Bengals was anticipated earlier in the day with coach Zac Taylor hinting at the potential signing in speaking to reporters before practice. “You’ve got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal court denies Boston bomber’s request for new judge to oversee death sentence appeal
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — A federal court on Thursday denied a request by attorneys for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to remove the judge overseeing the protracted legal battle over his death sentence. The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the argument made by Tsarnaev’s lawyers that U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole should be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren, a program created in 1966 to help interest young people in following healthy, active lifestyles. Children had to run and perform situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach test, but the program changed in 2012 during the Obama administration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets find a center fielder in trade with Orioles for Cedric Mullins
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Turning their attention to offense, the New York Mets acquired center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles for three minor league pitchers before the Major League Baseball trade deadline Thursday. The last-place Orioles received right-handers Raimon Gómez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh. The speedy Mullins gives the Mets an all-around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Mets add outfielder Cedric Mullins
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar in a flurry of moves before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Thursday. In other big deals, outfielder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michelsen ousts third-seeded Musetti at National Bank Open in Toronto
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
TORONTO — Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men’s singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Michelsen, the tournament’s 26th seed, earned a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over the Italian to reach the round of 16. Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo is the only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge halts sale of Rick Ware Racing’s NASCAR team amid legal battle with Legacy Motor Club
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order preventing Rick Ware Racing from selling its NASCAR team to T.J. Puchyr as part of an ongoing legal dispute with Jimmie Johnson-owned Legacy Motor Club. The order remains in place for 10 days and Legacy is required to post a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the Twins, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a needed jolt for their infield with a stunning trade from the Minnesota Twins ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the ... Read More »
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