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Former Canadiens star goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
MONTREAL — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender whose long resume in and out of hockey included six Stanley Cup victories and helping backstop Canada’s generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. A key member of the Montreal Canadiens’ 1970s dynasty, Dryden’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78, Montreal Canadiens say
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Six-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78, Montreal Canadiens say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-4 on Friday night. Barnett (1-1) hit a batter and walked three — two with the bases loaded — during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carroll hits 30th home run and Diamondbacks pull away late to beat Red Sox 10-5
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas each hit a three-run homer, Eduardo Rodriguez threw six quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5 on Friday night. The surging D-backs have won seven of their last nine games, including three straight, to stay on the fringe of the National League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stewart scores 24, Fiebich adds 21 as Liberty keep Storm from clinching playoffs with 84-76 win
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 13 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, Leonie Fiebich matched her career-high with 21 and the New York Liberty kept the Seattle Storm from clinching a playoff berth with an 84-76 win on Friday night. Kennedy Burke added 13 points for New York (25-17), which ended a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers outlast AL West-leading Astros 4-3 in 12 innings to move closer to playoff spot
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dustin Harris hit a game-ending double in the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 4-3 on Friday night to close within a half-game of playoff position. Harris, a rookie called up from the minors earlier in the day when Adolis GarcÃa went on the 10-day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinner ends Auger-Aliassime’s impressive run in U.S. Open semifinals
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner took a medical timeout because of a bothersome abdominal muscle during a mid-match lull before retaking control for a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday night, moving closer to a second consecutive title at Flushing Meadows. No one has repeated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamaica’s trip to a potential 2026 World Cup appearance begins with a 4-0 win over Bermuda
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Jamaica’s journey to a potential second soccer World Cup tournament opened with a 4-0 win over Bermuda in a 2026 qualifier on Friday. Damion Lowe opened the scoring in the sixth minute, Renaldo Cephas added one in the 26th, Kasey Palmer in the 58th and Shamar Nicholson had a goal in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge throws gingerly in first outfield appearance since July, but insists arm is 100 per cent
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge threw gingerly when he returned to right field Friday night for the first time since hurting his elbow in late July, yet the New York Yankees captain insisted his arm was 100 per cent. When Toronto’s Nathan Lukes hit a shallow, bases-loaded single in the first inning that landed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies invite young fan to meet Harrison Bader after viral home run ball dispute
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies invited a young fan to meet Harrison Bader following their 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night after an apparent dispute over a home run ball hit by the center fielder during the game. Bader hit a solo home run into the left field stands in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge throws gingerly in first outfield appearance since July 25, but insists arm is 100%
By Canadian Press on September 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge threw gingerly when he returned to right field Friday night for the first time since hurting his elbow in late July, yet the New York Yankees captain insisted his arm was 100%. When Toronto’s Nathan Lukes hit a shallow, bases-loaded single in the first inning that landed 218 feet ... Read More »
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