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American League-leading Blue Jays go deep 5 times in a 10-4 win over Rockies
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit a pair of two-run homers and a two-run double, and the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays went deep five times in a 10-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Varsho homered after Alejandro Kirk’s two-out single off Anthony Molina in the fourth to give Toronto (67-48) a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fritz, Shelton pick up emphatic victories to set up all-American semifinal at NBO
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Taylor Fritz stepped under the spotlight and almost immediately blasted three aces with power and precision. The hard-serving American never really looked back — and now has a spot in the National Bank Open semifinals for the first time. Fritz flexed his muscles in impressive fashion Tuesday, cruising past No. 6 Andrey Rublev ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge returns to the lineup at DH as the Yankees wait for clarity on his throwing arm
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Judge was back in the lineup as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night following a 10-day stint on the injured list with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow. There’s still no clarity on when the All-Star slugger will return to the outfield. Judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sex toy thrown near Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham during game in Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
A sex toy landed near Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in Los Angeles while the Fever played the Sparks on Tuesday night. The incident in Los Angeles occurred with 2:05 left in the second quarter with the object landing in the lane near Cunningham, who had been vocal on social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Son Heung-min signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after decade at Tottenham
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old South Korean superstar forward is joining LAFC three days after he formally announced his decision to leave Tottenham. Son attended LAFC’s Leagues Cup match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Son Heung-min signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after a decade at Tottenham
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old South Korean superstar forward is joining LAFC three days after he formally announced his decision to leave Tottenham. Son attended LAFC’s Leagues Cup match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Littell and Steer help the Reds top the sagging Cubs 5-1
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night. Littell (9-8) allowed three hits and walked two in his first start since he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay last week. Spencer Steer hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Webb stars as the Giants beat the Pirates
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Logan Webb struck out 10 in six innings, and the San Francisco Giants hit three home runs on their way to an 8-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Webb (10-8) allowed one run while scattering seven hits. It was his sixth double-digit strikeout game of the season. Rookie Christian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton advance to National Bank Open semifinals
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Taylor Fritz stepped under the spotlight and almost immediately blasted three aces with power and precision. The hard-serving American never really looked back — and now has a spot in the National Bank Open semifinals for the first time. The hard-serving Fritz flexed his muscles in impressive fashion Tuesday, cruising past No. 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eovaldi allows 1 hit, Tellez single helps Rangers spoil Judge’s return in 2-0 win over Yankees
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight sharp innings, Rowdy Tellez blooped a two-run single on a 10-pitch at-bat in the eighth, and the Texas Rangers spoiled Aaron Judge’s return with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Judge was 0 for 3 with two strikeouts as the designated hitter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton set up all-American semifinal in Toronto
By Canadian Press on August 5th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton won Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open, setting up the first all-American semifinal in an ATP Masters 1000 tournament in 15 years. The second-seeded Fritz beat No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (4). He hit 20 aces, including one that finished off the ... Read More »
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