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Aaron Glenn will play Justin Fields and the Jets’ starters in the preseason opener against Packers
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields and the rest of the New York Jets’ starters will play for at least some of the team’s preseason opener at Green Bay on Saturday night. “We’re playing,” coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday after the team’s final full practice before the game against the Packers. “I can’t tell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars to play starters, including rookie Travis Hunter, in preseason opener against the Steelers
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will make his professional debut playing both sides of the ball. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Thursday that Hunter and most of the team’s other starters will play in their preseason opener against Pittsburgh on Saturday night. “Everybody’s going to play in this game,” Coen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman faces 14 charges after attempted abduction at Napanee, Ont., soccer field
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
NAPANEE — Provincial police say a 31-year-old woman has been arrested on 14 criminal charges following an attempted abduction at a youth soccer game in Napanee, Ont. Police allege the woman smashed the window of a vehicle, threatened to kill bystanders and attempted to abduct a 12-year-old attending a soccer game at Kinsman Field on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe falls for 125 against New Zealand pace in Taylor’s comeback test match
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — A new crop of New Zealand fast bowlers showcased their red-ball skills to perfection against struggling Zimbabwe on Thursday and overshadowed Brendan Taylor’s comeback to test cricket after a 3 1/2-year ban. Matt Henry followed his nine-wicket haul in the first test with another impactful 5-40 and debutant pace bowler Zakary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© and Chloe Kelly nominated for men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© and England forward Chloe Kelly are among the contenders to win the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed Thursday by France Football magazine, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in Paris on Sept. 22. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona strips Ter Stegen of captaincy for refusing to sign medical report
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona has temporarily stripped goalkeeper Marc-AndrĂ© Ter Stegen of the captaincy over his refusal to sign a medical report about his back injury. The club said Thursday that central defender Ronald Araujo will act as first-team captain until further notice. “Following the disciplinary proceedings opened against player Marc-AndrĂ© ter Stegen, and until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge dismisses NC State’s ‘Cardiac Pack’ lawsuit for name, image, likeness compensation
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the 1983 N.C. State men’s basketball team, shutting down the national championship team’s request for name, image and likeness compensation. The team was known as the “Cardiac Pack” for a series of close, nail-biting victories, including a 54-52 win over Houston in the 1983 national ... Read More »
1 responseScherzer vs. Kershaw: A rare showdown between 3,000-strikeout pitchers
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer vs. Clayton Kershaw sounds like an enticing postseason matchup in October. Fans won’t have to wait that long. The likely Hall of Famers square off Friday in a rare contest between the most recent members of baseball’s 3,000-strikeout club. “You probably aren’t going to see that very often these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test match against No. 5 Ireland, the second-ranked Canadians’ last outing ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Caroline Crossley slots into the back row, replacing Gabrielle Senft, with Fabiola Forteza shifting to No. 8. Justine Pelletier, who came off the bench in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada slips to No. 9 while Spain takes over top spot in latest FIFA women’s rankings
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Canada fell one place to No. 9 while Spain replaced the U.S. atop the FIFA women’s world rankings released Thursday. It marked the third consecutive drop for the Canadian women, who finished 2024 at No. 6. Casey Stoney’s team went 1-1-0 since the last rankings, putting on a poor show in a 3-0 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Months after near-fatal car crash, Michail Antonio’s decade-long West Ham stint comes to an end
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Months after surviving a near-fatal car crash, Michail Antonio is a free agent after West Ham confirmed the forward would not be signing a new contract with the club. Antonio, whose deal expired at the end of last season, has not played a competitive game for West Ham since the accident in December last year ... Read More »
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