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Athletics rookie Jacob Lopez finds zone, strikes out 10 to help A’s stymie Nationals
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Athletics rookie pitcher Jacob Lopez tries to stick to a decidedly uncomplicated plan when his turn in the rotation comes up. “I tell myself ‘Don’t be an idiot, just try to throw strikes early,’” Lopez said. The blueprint was almost flawless Thursday as Lopez set career highs in strikeouts (10) and innings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested for throwing sex toy into crowd at WNBA game in Phoenix, police say
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona man was arrested after police say he threw a sex toy into the crowd at a WNBA game in Phoenix, the latest in a series of similar disturbances at arenas across the league over the several days. Police say the 18-year-old pulled the sex toy from his sweater pocket at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals bring back OG Will Hernandez on 1-year deal, will add depth to the line
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals announced Friday they are bringing back veteran Will Hernandez on a one-year deal to provide depth for the team’s offensive line. Hernandez — who turns 30 next month — has started 35 games at guard for the Cardinals over the past three seasons. He started the first five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers’ Rashawn Slater suffers leg injury weeks after contract extension
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater was carted off the practice field Thursday after apparently injuring his left leg. There was no immediate update provided by the Chargers. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said he didn’t see Slater get hurt and he declined to speculate on the injury. “I was in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Mammoth files lawsuit in trademark dispute with hockey equipment bag manufacturer
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The owners of the NHL’s Utah Mammoth have filed a lawsuit against a hockey equipment bag manufacturer to settle a trademark dispute. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Utah claims the Mammoth and Mammoth Hockey LLC have reached a stalemate in the trademark fight. “Utah Mammoth and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams’ Jared Verse has to be helped off the field at practice with an apparent knee injury
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!Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for Cody Fajardo as an insurance policy in case Davis Alexander got injured. One could say the Alouettes have paid the premiums, but so far haven’t been able to collect on their claims. The veteran quarterback for the 5-3 Alouettes hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills to rest Allen in preseason opener against Giants, Cook skips 4th practice in contract standoff
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen won’t be playing in the Buffalo Bills’ preseason opener against the New York Giants on Saturday, coach Sean McDermott said Thursday. As for James Cook’s status, McDermott said the team has no choice but to move forward with or without the starting running back, who skipped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxson Dart is set to play for the Giants in their preseason opener at the Bills
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll remains coy about who exactly will be in uniform for the New York Giants in their preseason opener this weekend at Buffalo, other than to confirm the obvious that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will play. Dart said Thursday that members of his family will be in Orchard Park, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drew Stuve looks to impress in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship main event
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
A goalie growing up, Alberta’s Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve avoided hockey fights. But he welcomes the rough stuff these days. The 28-year-old has found a home in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, headlining Saturday’s BKFC Fight Night Edmonton card. Stuve, who won his first two bare-knuckle outings, takes on 42-year-old American Will (The Brown Bomber) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacob Lopez strikes out career-high 10 in 7 2/3 innings as A’s beat the Nationals 6-0
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jacob Lopez struck out a career-high 10 batters in 7 2/3 innings, Colby Thomas hit his first major league home run and drove in three, and the Athletics defeated the Washington Nationals 6-0 on Thursday. Tyler Soderstrom also homered for the Athletics, who took two of three from Washington and have won ... Read More »
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