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Khachanov upsets top-seeded Zverev in early semifinal at NBO Toronto
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Karen Khachanov eliminated top-seeded Alexander Zverev at the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory at Sobeys Stadium. The 11th-seeded Russian needed two hours 52 minutes to complete the semifinal victory and secure his second career appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 final. It was Khachanov’s first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karen Khachanov outlasts top-seeded Alexander Zverev to reach the Toronto final
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Eleventh-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia outlasted top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday night to reach the National Bank Open Open final. The 29-year-old Khachanov, a seven-time winner on the ATP Tour, will face the winner of the all-American second semifinal between second-seeded Taylor Fritz and fourth-seeded Ben ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abrams hits walk-off single and Nationals end 6-game skid with 2-1 win over Athletics
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ Abrams singled home Robert Hassell III with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night to stop a six-game losing streak. Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs retired his first 15 batters before Riley Adams tied the score 1-all with a leadoff homer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals end Boston’s 7-game win streak as Jonathan India hits 3-run homer in 7-3 victory
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jonathan India hit a three-run homer and Michael Wacha scattered five hits over six innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night, ending Boston’s seven-game winning streak. Wacha (6-9) allowed two runs while walking none and striking out three to earn his second consecutive victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Suárez leads Inter Miami to 3-1 win over Pumas in Leagues Cup
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suárez scored and had two assists, and Inter Miami beat Pumas 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance in the Leagues Cup. Miami played the match without Lionel Messi, who is sidelined indefinitely with what the team described as a minor muscle injury in his right leg. Messi was hurt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian sensation Mboko reaches National Bank Open final with epic win over Rybakina
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko’s historic climb has reached new heights. The teenage sensation will play in the National Bank Open’s final after pulling off an epic comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday, the latest chapter in a coming-out party that has captivated fans across Canada. Mboko dropped to the ground ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian teen Mboko reaches Montreal final, beating Rybakina in 3rd-set tiebreaker
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko rallied to reach the National Bank Open final, beating ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday night. The 18-year-old Mboko, ranked 85th in the world, is seeking her first WTA Tour title. On Thursday night, she’ll face the winner of the second semifinal between Japanese star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Mboko reaches National Bank Open final with epic win over Rybakina
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Canadian teen Victoria Mboko has advanced to the final of the women’s National Bank Open following an epic 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) win against Elena Rybakina. Moe coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards gets 4 hits, Pauley and Hernández hit solo HRs, Marlins beat Astros 6-4
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Xavier Edwards went 4 for 5 with a double, Graham Pauley and Heriberto Hernández each hit a solo homer and the Miami Marlins beat Houston 6-4 on Wednesday to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Astros. Janson Junk (6-2) allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL players can still use smelling salts as long as not provided by teams
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NFL players will be allowed to use “smelling salts” during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday saying that the ban that the league informed teams about on Tuesday only prohibits team employees from distributing smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant during pregame activities, games and halftime on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Fairchild making strides on offensive line as Bengals set to face Eagles in preseason opener
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Dylan Fairchild in April with the expectation that he would be their starting left guard when the season opens on Sept. 7 in Cleveland. During the first two weeks of training camp, Fairchild has looked every bit like a starter. Fairchild and the rest of Cincinnati’s expected starters ... Read More »
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