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Tigers’ Javier Báez leaves game against Marlins after foul tip strikes near his left eye
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez left Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins after he fouled off a pitch that struck near his left eye in the second inning. Báez swung at a 90 mph changeup from Sandy Alcantara. The ball first deflected off the brim of his batting helmet before making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forward Mason Flesch to captain Canada against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup rugby
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
Forward Mason Flesch will lead Canada against No. 9 Fiji in Sunday’s Pacific Nations Cup rugby semifinal in Commerce City, Colo. The 25-year-old from Cobourg, Ont., has been named captain for the remainder of the tournament with skipper Lucas Rumball and vice-captain Ben LeSage both injured. “Being given the responsibility to lead the team, lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rugby men have taken their lumps in past meetings with high-flying Fijians
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
History and the rankings are against Canada when it meets Fiji on Sunday in the Pacific Nations Cup men’s rugby semifinal at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. RANKINGS: Fiji is No. 9, while Canada in No. 24. PAST MEETINGS: Fiji leads holds a 9-3-0 edge in the all-time series and has won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers’ Javier Báez leaves game against Marlins after foul top stirkes near his left eye
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez left Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins after he fouled off a pitch that struck near his left eye in the second inning. Báez swung at a 90 mph changeup from Sandy Alcantara. The ball first deflected off the brim of his batting helmet before making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wannasaen maintains Queen City lead, with fellow Thai star Thitikul, Hull making big moves
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Chanettee Wannasaen maintained a two-shot lead Friday in the Kroger Queen City Championship, with top-ranked fellow Thai star Jeeno Thitikul and Charley Hull making big moves. Wannasaen, the 21-year-old player trying to win for the third straight year on the LPGA Tour, shot a 4-under 68 at soggy TPC River’s Bend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals activate All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan from injured list
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan has been activated from the injured list after missing 25 games with a strained left groin. The Cardinals activated Donovan before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. They also activated left-handed pitcher John King from the injured list and optioned left-handed pitcher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mac Jones finally gets his shot with the 49ers, 4 years after they almost drafted him
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mac Jones finally gets the chance to start for San Francisco, four years after the 49ers considered drafting him to be their franchise quarterback. Jones will step in for the injured Brock Purdy on Sunday when the 49ers visit the New Orleans Saints as he looks to spark a career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wannasaen maintains Queen City lead, with fellow Thai star Thitikul and Hull making big moves
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Chanettee Wannasaen maintained a two-shot lead Friday in the Kroger Queen City Championship, with top-ranked fellow Thai star Jeeno Thitikul and Charley Hull making big moves. Wannasaen, the 21-year-old player trying to win for the third straight year on the LPGA Tour, shot a 4-under 68 at soggy TPC River’s Bend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins focusing on getting ready for NFL debut
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Quinshon Judkins is focusing on getting ready for his NFL debut. Whether that happens on Sunday for the Cleveland Browns rookie running back or is delayed one more week remains undetermined. “Great feeling just to be back with all of my teammates, back in the building,” Judkins said after Friday’s practice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for 4th in New York Yankees history
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 362nd home run on Friday night, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio and taking sole possession of fourth place on the franchise’s career list. One game after Judge homered twice to tie DiMaggio with President Donald Trump at Yankee Stadium to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for fourth in New York Yankees history
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for fourth in New York Yankees history. The Associated Press... Read More »
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