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Rams pass rusher Jared Verse has to be helped off the field at practice, but later says he’s ‘fine’
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Verse had to be helped off the field during practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday after bumping knees with teammate Braden Fiske. Coach Sean McVay wasn’t immediately certain of the severity of the injury for Verse, the NFL defensive rookie of the year last season and one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali suspended amid rape investigation in England
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pakistan batsman Haider Ali is under criminal investigation in England, his country’s cricket board said Thursday while Greater Manchester Police said an arrest has been made following a rape allegation. The Pakistan Cricket Board said an investigation “involving cricketer Haider Ali” stemmed from “an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to Pittsburgh after being traded to the playoff-chasing Reds
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes said he thought he might be in Pittsburgh to stay before the Pirates traded him July 30 to NL Central rival Cincinnati. He returned to Pittsburgh on Thursday for the first time since he was dealt, with the Pirates opening a four-game series against the Reds. Hayes’ future with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was hit in the back on Thursday and left practice early. Ferguson was hurt in a red-zone drill when linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. made contact with him during a passing play. Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor leaves game vs. White Sox in 3rd inning
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor left Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after grounding out to second base to end the third inning. There was no official word from the Mariners on why Naylor left the game. In his first at-bat against White Sox starter Shane Smith, Naylor grimaced after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers and Broncos hold joint practice, Hufanga and Greenlaw reunite with former teammates
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Talanoa Hufanga playfully threw some jabs at Trent Williams and talked trash with former teammates, Mike McGlinchey relished some one-on-reps with Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw exchanged some hugs with Kyle Shanahan. When the Broncos came to town for a joint practice against the San Francisco 49ers that was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox place rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on 10-day injured list with thumb contusion
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right thumb contusion ahead of their series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Meidroth, who is hitting .252 with three home runs, 15 RBIs and 11 stolen bases, said he will be shut down from swinging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keenan Allen returns to Chargers, feeling at home in new facility
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Keenan Allen walked into Los Angeles Charges training camp on Thursday feeling at home, despite a head coach and training facility that were new to him. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver got to work two days after signing with the team that drafted him in 2013 after spending last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joint practices give coaches a better way to evaluate starters in more competitive environment
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield got in the middle of a scuffle and injured All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs went onto the field on a crutch to join his teammates. Welcome to joint practices. Players get an opportunity to hit opposing teams, which sometimes can lead to fighting. This was a minor tussle between the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Love could play in preseason opener, and other notes from Packers’ practice
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he will try to play all four of his quarterbacks Saturday, an indication that Jordan Love could make at least a cameo appearance in Green Bay’s preseason opener against the New York Jets. “We’ll do our best to give them all meaningful reps,” LaFleur said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams loses in straight sets to Bouzas Maneiro at Cincinnati Open
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Venus Williams, who returned to tennis last month after being away from the sport for more than a year, lost to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. Next up for the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is the U.S. Open, where ... Read More »
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