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Patriots beat Vikings 20-12 as rookies Henderson and Chism each record another preseason TD
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each had another preseason touchdown, and the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12 on Saturday. Henderson, the second-round draft pick from national champion Ohio State who’s been turning heads in training camp and tracking toward a prominent role in the backfield, rushed for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K.J. Henry’s pick-6 leads Browns to win over Eagles in preseason game with Shedeur Sanders sidelined
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Cleveland Browns had to turn to other quarterbacks with rookie Shedeur Sanders injured. The decisive touchdown came on defense instead of from relief QBs. K.J. Henry returned an interception 45 yards for a score in the third quarter to send the Browns to a 22-13 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!C.J. Stroud’s TD pass helps Texans defeat Panthers 20-3 in preseason
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass in limited work in his preseason debut to help the Houston Texans to a 20-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Stroud, who sat out in last week’s 20-10 loss at Minnesota, played two series Saturday, going 6 for 8 for 44 yards. The Texans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers INF Marcus Semien out of lineup Saturday because of sore left wrist
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien was out of the starting lineup for Saturday’s game at Toronto because of a sore left wrist. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Semien was going for X-rays. Semien was hit by a 91 mph fastball from Toronto’s Chris Bassitt in the second inning of Friday’s 6-5 loss. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raphinha and Yamal score as Barcelona starts La Liga title defense beating 9-man Mallorca
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona began the defense of its La Liga title with a comfortable 3-0 win at Mallorca, scoring early and taking advantage of two first-half red cards for the host on Saturday. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who led Barcelona’s prolific attack last season, needed only seven minutes to impress again. Yamal’s curling cross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akshay Bhatia’s ace on 17th hole at BMW wins a car, boosts hopes of reaching the Tour Championship
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia made an ace on the 17th hole of the BMW Championship on Saturday, winning a car and boosting his chances of qualifying for the Tour Championship next week. The top 30 in the FedEx Cup advance to the Tour Championship, and Bhatia is right on the bubble, having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies closer Jhoan Duran fine a day after taking liner off right ankle
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran described himself as “100 percent” on Saturday, a day after he left a 6-2 victory over Washington after taking a line drive off his right ankle. “I’m normal, like nothing happened,” Duran said. The right-hander, who has four saves in five scoreless appearances since he was acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monaco and Lyon open their Ligue 1 campaigns with wins
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Monaco opened its Ligue 1 campaign with a 3-1 home win against Le Havre and Lyon began with a 1-0 victory at Lens on Saturday. An own goal from defender Gautier Lloris — the younger brother of former France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris — gave Monaco the lead late in the first half. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans coach hopes to reap benefits of 10-day preseason road trip later this season
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are back home following a 10-day road trip and a split of their first two preseason games. How much the time together helps remains to be seen. The Titans are a work in progress, rebuilding after three straight losing seasons and leaning heavily on a rookie quarterback and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New signings star in Man City opening win and Richarlison shines for Tottenham
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Tijjani Reijnders and Erling Haaland starred as Manchester City opened its Premier League campaign by crushing Wolverhampton 4-0 on Saturday. On a great day for City’s new signings, Reijnders played a part in the first three goals — scoring one himself — and Rayan Cherki came off the bench to grab a late fourth. Coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts offensive lineman Blake Freeland carted off the field with a leg injury during Packers game
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Blake Freeland was carted off the field with a lower right leg injury during Saturday’s preseason game against Green Bay. Freeland was injured early in the second quarter on a running play on third-and-1. As the play ended, his right leg got pinned underneath the pile before Freeland ... Read More »
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