National Sports
Calgary’s Abigail Strate earns bronze at ski jumping Summer Grand Prix in Poland
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
WISŁA — Calgary’s Abigail Strate won her third consecutive medal on the Summer Grand Prix on Saturday, earning bronze in the women’s large hill test in Wisla, Poland. Strate, a graphic designer when not taking flight off hills around the world, racked up 231.4 points in her two attempts. Slovenia’s Nika Prevc won gold at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sloppy Newcastle draws at Aston Villa and slick Tottenham beats Burnley in Premier League
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Newcastle lacked a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and drew at Aston Villa 0-0 in the Premier League opening round on Saturday. Tottenham looked far sharper in attack, dispatching newly promoted Burnley 3-0 with Brazil forward Richarlison scoring twice. Later, Manchester City was at Wolverhampton. Isak was left out as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer returns from Blue Jays injured list, will be available against Rangers
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
TORONTO — George Springer is back. The veteran player was reinstated from the seven-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday morning. Springer will be available to play in Toronto’s matinee against the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter hasn’t played since July 28 after he was concussed by a fastball thrown by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolfsburg routs 5th-tier team Hemelingen 9-0 in German Cup
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Wolfsburg routed fifth-tier SV Hemelingen 9-0 in the first round of the German Cup on Saturday, when other Bundesliga teams also enjoyed big wins over lower-league opposition. Two-time champion Leipzig twice came from behind to beat fourth-tier SV Sandhausen 4-2 with new signings Ezechiel Banzuzi and Yan Diomande both scoring. Heidenheim won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles top prospect Dylan Beavers to make his major league debut
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Touted prospect Dylan Beavers is set to make his major league debut after the Baltimore Orioles selected the outfielder’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. Beavers, rated Baltimore’s No. 3 prospect by MLB.com, was the 33rd overall pick by the Orioles in the 2022 amateur draft. The left-hander slugger spent this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars are taking a cautious approach with 2-way star Travis Hunter in preseason game at the Saints
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to be cautious with two-way star Travis Hunter in their preseason game at New Orleans on Sunday. Although coach Liam Coen said Saturday that starters would play against the Saints, the Jaguars declined to commit to getting Hunter on the field after he sustained an upper-body injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham falls to West Brom 3-2 at home for back-to-back losses in Championship
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham is still searching for its first points in the Championship after a 3-2 loss to West Brom on Saturday. Celebrity co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were on hand at the Racecourse ground for Wrexham’s first home game in the second tier in 43 years. After three straight promotions, Wrexham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isak left out of Newcastle squad as Howe hopes impasse gets ‘resolved quickly’
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday. The 25-year-old Sweden striker is at odds with the club as he tries to push for a move to defending champion Liverpool. Newcastle coach Eddie Howe was widely expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders activate Terry McLaurin off the PUP list as contract extension talks linger
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders activated Terry McLaurin off the physically unable to perform list on Saturday amid lingering contract extension talks with the All-Pro wide receiver. McLaurin, who is entering the final year of a three-year, $68.2 million contract signed in 2022, reported to the team on July 27 after skipping the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxwell powers Australia to T20 series-clinching win over South Africa
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1 on Saturday. With four needed off the final two balls, Maxwell reverse swiped Lungi Ngidi to third and stayed unbeaten on 62 off 36 balls as Australia reached ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle draws 0-0 at Aston Villa in Premier League after leaving out striker Isak
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Newcastle lacked a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and drew 0-0 at Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League’s opening round. Isak was left out as he tries to push for a move to defending champion Liverpool. New signing Anthony Elanga looked dangerous the right of Newcastle’s attack, but ... Read More »
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