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Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross has surgery for finger injury
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
RENTON, Wa. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross will be sidelined for the next few weeks because of surgery for a dislocated right ring finger. However coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday that Cross is expected to be ready for the season opener. Cross, 24, had been practicing with a dislocated finger and would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL fines Saskatchewan’s Campbell for hit on Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
TORONTO — The CFL has fined Saskatchewan defensive back Tevaughn Campbell for a high hit on Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo. Campbell smashed into a sliding Fajardo early in the fourth quarter of Saskatchewan’s 21-18 win over the visiting Elks last week. Campbell was given a 15-yard roughing-the-passer penalty that survived a challenge by Saskatchewan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade with the Twins, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge — and familiar — boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday’s trade deadline, according to a person with direct knowledge. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clemson leads preseason All-ACC picks. QB Cade Klubnik is picked as the player of the year
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Preseason league favorite Clemson dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason all-conference picks, including quarterback Cade Klubnik as the preseason pick for player of the year. The league released its All-ACC picks Thursday after voting by media members attending last week’s football media days in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ACC announced Wednesday that Clemson was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State coach Ryan Day clear on what he needs from QBs vying to replace Will Howard
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day hasn’t named a starter at quarterback yet but he did go into some detail Thursday about what he will be looking for as Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin compete to replace Will Howard, who led the Buckeyes to their sixth national title and first in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirby Smart opens preseason camp for 10th season at Georgia with young team after 2024 SEC title
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart opened his 10th season as Georgia coach with Thursday’s first preseason practice knowing he didn’t have to worry about his message growing old with his players. More than half of Georgia’s players are starting their first or second years. Smart knows his lessons won’t quickly sound stale for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Troy Ryan confirmed to return to Canadian women’s hockey team’s Olympic bench
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
CALGARY — Troy Ryan has been tasked with coaching the Canadian women’s hockey team to another Olympic gold medal in 2026 in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Ryan was behind the bench in Beijing in 2022 when the Canadian women reclaimed hockey gold from the United States in a 3-2 final. The U.S. had beaten Canada 3-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB trade deadline tracker: Padres add Mason Miller, Yankees trade for David Bednar in final hours
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
The San Diego Padres added hard-throwing closer Mason Miller, the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar and the Toronto Blue Jays dealt for former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber in a flurry of moves before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Thursday. The recent swaps are on top of several deals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees agree to acquire All-Star closer David Bednar from Pirates for 3 prospects, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees agreed to acquire two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates a few hours ahead of baseball’s trade deadline Thursday. New York was set to send catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rio Takeda and Eri Okayama lead a Japanese surge in the Women’s British Open
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Rio Takeda overcame a double bogey at the turn with four birdies over her final seven holes Thursday for a 5-under 67 to share the lead with Eri Okayama in a Women’s British Open that featured a Japanese surge and a mixed day for Lottie Woad. Japanese players held the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atkinson impresses for England but Nair’s 52 not out helps India to 204-6
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Frustrated by a defiant India last time out, England’s attack had more success on the first day of the fifth and final test but still has work to do after the visitors closed on 204-6 on Thursday. Gus Atkinson (2-31) and Josh Tongue (2-47) claimed a pair of wickets each at the ... Read More »
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