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Athletics pitcher José Leclerc undergoes successful shoulder surgery
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Athletics reliever JosĂ© Leclerc, who was shut down for the season July 25, underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder, the club said Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Arlington, Texas. The A’s said Leclerc, on the injured list since April 23, will remain in Dallas to go through rehabilitation. Leclerc, 31, appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Adams poised to return to their respective teams
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should have their offensive leaders back when they square off Saturday night at McMahon Stadium. Calgary starter Vernon Adams Jr. (head) was a full participant in practice Tuesday after missing the Stampeders’ 31-11 loss to Ottawa last week. Ditto for veteran Bombers quarterback Zack Collaros (neck) after Chris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Keaschall drives in three runs as Twins beat Tigers 9-4
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Wednesday. Keaschell is hitting .393 in his nine-game major league career, which was interrupted in April by a broken arm. He returned on Tuesday and has four hits and six RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young QBs in spotlight as Commanders, Patriots share field in scrappy joint practice
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye isn’t exactly measuring himself against Jayden Daniels. But the New England Patriots quarterback is keeping tabs on what his Washington Commanders’ counterpart — and others from their draft class — are up to heading into their second NFL seasons. Maye and Daniels were on the field together Wednesday for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gavin Williams just misses Guardians’ first no-hitter in 44 years in 4-1 win over Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning, and the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 4-1 win Wednesday. Williams (7-4) walked three and struck out six, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dominic Smith hits go-ahead double in 9th as Giants rally for 4-2 win over Pirates
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Jung Hoo Lee hit a one-out double down the right-field line off Dennis Santana (3-4). Smith, pinch hitting for Christian Koss, brought Lee in with another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Once a cage fighter, Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine transitions to movie director
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine wore many hats before making his name as a mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC, where he registered wins over future Hall of Famers Chuck (The Iceman) Liddell and Forrest Griffin. The former wildland firefighter, miner and bounty hunter has since found a new career, progressing from acting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US winger Tim Weah returns to French soccer with move from Juventus to Marseille
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
United States winger Tim Weah completed his move to Marseille on Wednesday after an inconsistent two-year stint at Juventus. The 25-year-old Weah’s return to Ligue 1 will initially be on loan with an obligation to buy for a fee that could rise to 18 million euros ($21 million), according to French media reports. Weah’s father, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IndyCar officials and Pato O’Ward shocked by ICE-related ‘Speedway Slammer’ post
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward and series officials were shocked by a social media post from the Department of Homeland Security that touts plans for an immigration detention center in Indiana dubbed “Speedway Slammer,” and includes a car with the same number as the only Mexican driver in the series. “It caught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayo and Jackson lead Orioles to 5-1 victory over the Phillies
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, Jeremiah Jackson doubled in a run for his first extra-base hit and RBI in the majors and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Wednesday. After the Phillies scored 18 runs in winning the first two games of the series, Baltimore left-hander Trevor Rogers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has no-hitter through eight innings against the Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has held the New York Mets hitless through eight innings. The Guardians have the longest no-hitter drought in the majors. Williams has walked three and struck out five while throwing 111 pitches, 67 for strikes. He fielded the Mets’ hardest-hit balls, both in the first inning ... Read More »
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