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Frankfurt signs Japan winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League return
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo EkitikĂ© as it prepares to return to the Champions League. Doan joins on a five-year contract from fellow German club Freiburg, where he was top scorer with 10 goals as the team placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mboko continues dream run against Osaka in National Bank Open final
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko will take centre court once again in tonight’s National Bank Open final. The Canadian tennis sensation faces four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the WTA 1000 tournament’s title game at IGA Stadium after rallying for a thrilling comeback in last night’s semifinal. Mboko saved a match point, battled from one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas takes on New York, seeks to break 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
New York Liberty (19-10, 11-3 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (8-22, 3-12 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings aims to stop its three-game losing streak when the Wings play New York Liberty. The Wings have gone 5-10 in home games. Dallas ranks seventh in the WNBA with 25.6 defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle takes on Las Vegas, seeks to end 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Seattle Storm (16-14, 9-8 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (16-14, 10-8 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm is looking to stop its three-game slide with a win against Las Vegas Aces. The Aces have gone 10-8 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas is 8-9 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota faces Washington, looks for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Washington Mystics (13-16, 7-7 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (25-5, 17-2 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx will try to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Washington Mystics. The Lynx have gone 15-1 at home. Minnesota is sixth in the WNBA with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The dog ate my passport: Family pooch dogs rookie’s All Blacks call-up
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Rookie Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad to play in Argentina in the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship when he made the shocking discovery. “The dog ate my passport.” The utility back with the Hamilton-based Chiefs was one of four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Wednesday’s Games MLB Interleague Toronto 20 Colorado 1 Baltimore 5 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 4 N.Y. Mets 1 Miami 6 Houston 4 Washington 2 Athletics 1 American League Minnesota 9 Detroit 4 N.Y. Yankees 3 Texas 2 Tampa Bay 5 L.A. Angels 4 Kansas City 7 Boston 3 Seattle 8 Chicago White Sox 6 National League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RodrĂguez and Naylor go deep early, Mariners hold off White Sox 8-6
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Julio RodrĂguez hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning for the Seattle Mariners as they beat the Chicago White Sox 8-6 on Wednesday night. RodrĂguez — who on Sunday became the first player in major league history with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each of his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian sensation Mboko reaches National Bank Open final with epic comeback win
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — A saved match point. Two breaks while her opponent served for the win. A fearless comeback from a set down against a Grand Slam champion. Victoria Mboko’s historic climb reached new heights in an instant classic on Wednesday. The teenage sensation is heading to the National Bank Open’s final after an epic, nail-biting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson scores 27 points in the Aces’ 78-72 victory over the Valkyries
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 27 points, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd each added 14 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 on Wednesday night. Las Vegas (16-14) ended the third quarter on a 13-4 run for a 64-54 lead, then went scoreless in the fourth until the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Khachanov upsets top-seeded Zverev, Shelton tops Fritz in NBO Toronto semifinals
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Waiting out a near three-hour semifinal was less than ideal for Ben Shelton. A technical issue with the electronic line-calling system after his pre-game warm-up didn’t help either. The biggest challenge on the night came from fellow American Taylor Fritz, and Shelton was up for that too. Shelton was at his consistent and ... Read More »
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