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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 »
Be the first to comment!New York Liberty’s injury woes continue as Ionescu and Jones miss game against Mystics
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Just when New York was finally getting healthy, the injury bug has bitten the Liberty again. Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones missed Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics. Ionescu injured a toe on her left foot at the end of practice on Wednesday and Jones wasn’t feeling well Thursday morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette joins PWHL’s Victoire as full-time assistant coach
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette will be a full-time assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire in the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League season, the team announced Thursday. Ouellette had already featured on head coach Kori Cheverie’s coaching staff on a part-time basis for the past two seasons while serving as associate head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hannah Miller’s international status still in limbo for Canadian women’s hockey team
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CALGARY — Hannah Miller’s international hockey status continues in limbo as Hockey Canada awaits an International Ice Hockey Federation decision. Miller was among 30 players invited to an Olympic orientation camp that concluded Thursday, and will be followed by a two-week training camp in Calgary. “We’re looking forward to having her officially cleared and hopeful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The bitter fight between NASCAR and two of its teams who have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock-racing giant spilled into public view Thursday during an acrimonious hearing that included the disclosure of expletive-laden emails and text messages from team owner Michael Jordan and other high-profile litigants. In one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams teams with Canada’s Fernandez, wins a US Open women’s doubles match for the first time since 2014
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Wiliams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade — and this time without her sister, Serena — teaming with Canada’s Leylah Fernandez on Thursday to defeat the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (4), 6-3. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams wins a US Open women’s doubles match for the first time since 2014
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Wiliams won a women’s doubles match at the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade — and this time without her sister, Serena — teaming with Leylah Fernandez on Thursday to defeat the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (4), 6-3. The 45-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Micah Parsons traded to the Green Bay Packers after contract dispute, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Micah Parsons is headed to the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade, leaving the Dallas Cowboys following a lengthy contract dispute. A person with knowledge of the details said Parsons and the Packers have agreed on a record-setting $188 million, four-year contract that includes $136 million guaranteed. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks rough up José Quintana and Brewers for 6-4 win
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Milwaukee starter JosĂ© Quintana for six early runs and got an effective start from Nabil Crismatt in a 6-4 win over the Brewers on Thursday, earning a split of the four-game series with the major league’s top team. Crismatt (2-0), making his third career start, gave up ... Read More »
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