National Sports
Allisen Corpuz finally sees results and shares Boston lead with Sei Young Kim
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Allisen Corpuz kept her patience while spinning her wheels for so much of the year and finally saw some good results Thursday when she opened the FM Championship with a 7-under 65 to share the first-round lead with Sei Young Kim. Corpuz had four birdies on her last six holes at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks reliever Rashi shines in long-awaited MLB debut with save against MLB-best Brewers
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It’s been a long road to the major leagues for Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Taylor Rashi. On Thursday, it all paid off as the 29-year-old made his debut in spectacular fashion, pitching three scoreless innings against the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers to earn a save in Arizona’s 6-4 win. And, like his career path, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyles beats Olympic champion Tebogo in 200 race at Diamond League final
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — Noah Lyles warmed up for the upcoming athletics world championships by chasing down Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo to win the 200 meters at the Diamond League final on Thursday. Lyles trailed Tebogo at the start but gradually erased the deficit over the last 100 meters and pipped the Botswana sprinter to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach says rookie Cam Ward near unanimous pick for one of the Titans’ captains
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are banking their rebuild around quarterback Cam Ward, and the No. 1 overall draft pick is showing quick results at least inside the locker room. Ward is one of seven Titans voted as team captains for this season, and coach Brian Callahan said the vote was pretty close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has fractured pinkie after getting hit by pitch in rehab game
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a small fracture in his left pinkie after getting hit by a pitch while on a minor league rehab assignment — but it might only slow him down a few days. Alvarez is on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pony Express honors standout tandems in era different from when they were in SMU backfield together
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — A few things would have been different for Eric Dickerson and Craig James if SMU’s “Pony Express” played in college football’s current era instead of more than four decades ago. The running backs certainly would have gotten a lot more money than they did, and that wouldn’t be against the rules like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adames, Lee help Giants beat Cubs 4-3 and complete series sweep
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames homered twice, Jung Hoo Lee singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. It was the Giants 10th walk-off win this season and extended their winning streak to five games. San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!So far, so good for Naomi Osaka and her new coach at the US Open
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows. She’s playing rather well at the moment, too, under the guidance of a new coach. Just don’t expect Osaka to weigh in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Colts owner Irsay continued battling addiction relapses prior to death in May, report says
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay continued to suffer setbacks from a longtime addiction to painkillers prior to his death in May, the Washington Post reported Thursday. The Post cites five people who had direct knowledge of Irsay’s relapses but who requested anonymity because they said they feared retaliation from the team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan State opens 2nd season under Jonathan Smith at home Friday night against Western Michigan
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Western Michigan at Michigan State, Friday 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan State by 20 1/2. How to watch: FS1 Key stats Western Michigan (2024) Overall offense: 370 (85th in FBS) Passing: 187 (109) Rushing: 183 (37) Scoring: 28.9 (55th) Overall defense: 415.1 (109th) Passing: 222.6 (72) Rushing: 192.5 (112th) Scoring: 31.31 (107th) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Micah Parsons traded to the Green Bay Packers from the Cowboys after contract dispute
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Micah Parsons is headed to the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade on Thursday, leaving the Dallas Cowboys following a lengthy contract dispute. The two-time All-Pro edge rusher confirmed the deal in a text to The Associated Press. A person with knowledge of the details said Parsons and the Packers have agreed on a ... Read More »
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