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Veteran slugger Anthony Santander returns to starting lineup for Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Veteran slugger Anthony Santander is back in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays. He will bat fifth in tonight’s home game against the Boston Red Sox. Santander was activated a day earlier after missing nearly four months with a shoulder injury. In 50 games this season, Santander has six homers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: Parsons downplays return to Dallas, says sacking his mentor Dak Prescott will be ‘painful’
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell Wilson. This is Joe Montana. This is Dak Prescott. Hey, this is Jason Kelce, and you’re listening to Rob Maaddi. Rob Maaddi. Rob Maaddi. Rob Maaddi. Rob Maaddi, host: Welcome to the AP’s On Football, I’m Rob Maaddi. We’re down to six unbeaten teams in the NFL. Two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles place Nolan Smith, 2 others on IR ahead of Tampa Bay game
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles placed linebacker Nolan Smith and two other players on injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay. The Eagles (3-0) also put rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper and cornerback Jakorian Bennett on IR. The three players are not expected to need surgery and are expected back around the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby great Woodman-Wickliffe eyeing a bronze finish at Women’s World Cup
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Portia Woodman-Wickliffe didn’t come out of retirement to play for a bronze medal. The most decorated woman in rugby didn’t have to come out of retirement at all. Before the Paris Olympics she announced it would be her international swansong, in mind of having a baby. She got the fairy tale finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders’ Jayden Daniels says he feels good and it’s up to the doctors to decide if he can play
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he feels like himself while recovering from an injured left knee that kept him out of the lineup for the first time since he entered the NFL but also noted Wednesday that’s “it’s up to the doctors” whether he can play this weekend against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings-Steelers game gives thriving Brian Flores a reflection of gratitude and a chance to catch up
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Brian Flores found the perfect pit stop for his coaching career in Pittsburgh. Regardless of where this track winds up, he has clearly been enjoying the ride with Minnesota since then. The third-year defensive coordinator of the Vikings gets the chance this weekend to catch up with old friends from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals snap Braves’ 10-game winning streak with 4-3 win
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — James Wood hit two home runs and Josh Bell added another as the Washington Nationals snapped the Atlanta Braves’ 10-game winning streak with a 4-3 win on Wednesday. Mitchell Parker (9-16) got the final two outs of the fifth inning and earned the victory out of the bullpen for Washington. He relieved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israeli club Maccabi holds PAOK to 0-0 draw amid heavy police presence and protests in Greece
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv held PAOK to a 0-0 draw in their opening Europa League game amid a heavy police presence and protests in Thessaloniki. Maccabi had a first-half goal disallowed due to offside as both sides wasted a number of decent chances to score. PAOK fans booed Maccabi at the start, waved Palestinian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Starter Alexander poised to return for Montreal Alouettes to face Calgary Stampeders
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
It appears the Montreal Alouettes have their starter back. Quarterback Davis Alexander, who has missed eight straight games with a hamstring injury, resumed practising this week. After taking starting reps Tuesday, Alexander declared he expected to be ready to play Friday when Montreal (7-7) hosts the Calgary Stampeders (8-5). Alexander’s return would certainly be welcome ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big laughs and a birthday serenade as US beats Europe in Ryder Cup’s celebrity showdown
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Eli Manning landed a fade within 5 feet but missed the putt, Bobby Flay cooked up a birdie, John McEnroe and JosĂ© AndrĂ©s mugged for pictures with red, white and blue-clad fans and Catherine Zeta-Jones curtseyed on the tee box as the crowd serenaded her on the eve of her 56th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Daboll says selecting Jaxson Dart as the Giants’ starting QB is his decision
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll on Wednesday declined to explain the move of benching Russell Wilson and making Jaxson Dart the New York Giants starting quarterback, other than to repeatedly say it was his decision to turn to the rookie right away and for the rest of the season. The fourth-year coach called ... Read More »
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