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Running back James Cook’s contract standoff with Bills reaches 3rd practice
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills and James Cook are in agreement on at least one aspect of the running back’s contract standoff, which had the starter skipping his third consecutive training camp practice on Wednesday. Neither side will hazard guessing on how much longer Cook will continue declining to practice in the fourth-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gauff, Kessler kick off partnership with doubles crown at National Bank Open
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Coco Gauff is leaving Montreal as a champion after all. Gauff teamed with fellow American McCartney Kessler for a 6-4, 1-6, 13-11 win over Taylor Townsend of the United States and China’s Zhang Shuai on Wednesday in the National Bank Open women’s doubles final. Gauff was playing in just her third doubles tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea striker Marc Guiu joins promoted Sunderland on loan
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Newly promoted Sunderland signed 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu on a season-long loan from Chelsea on Wednesday ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Guiu made 16 appearances for Enzo Maresca’s team last season and scored six goals — all in the UEFA Conference League campaign. Chelsea won the third-tier competition. Guiu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen’s NFL success not a surprise to former teammate Eberhardt
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Ayden Eberhardt isn’t the least bit surprised that Josh Allen has developed into one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. Long before Allen led the Buffalo Bills to dominance in the AFC East, he spent three years (2015-17) at Wyoming, where he and Eberhardt were teammates for two years. The six-foot-one, 200-pound Eberhardt is in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jen Pawol will be MLB’s first female umpire. Here are other women who broke officiating barriers
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
This weekend, Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. She’s set to work the series between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. The 48-year-old from New Jersey has worked spring training games over the last two years and in the minors since 2016. Here’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State’s QB competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains too close to call
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After the first quarter of Ohio State’s preseason practices, the competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz for the starting quarterback spot remains too close to call. “The competition continues,” coach Ryan Day said. “They both have had good moments and moments where they’re growing. I will say I’ve been pleased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics pitcher José Leclerc undergoes successful shoulder surgery
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
Athletics reliever JosĂ© Leclerc, who was shut down for the season July 25, underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder, the club said Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Arlington, Texas. The A’s said Leclerc, on the injured list since April 23, will remain in Dallas to go through rehabilitation. Leclerc, 31, appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Adams poised to return to their respective teams
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should have their offensive leaders back when they square off Saturday night at McMahon Stadium. Calgary starter Vernon Adams Jr. (head) was a full participant in practice Tuesday after missing the Stampeders’ 31-11 loss to Ottawa last week. Ditto for veteran Bombers quarterback Zack Collaros (neck) after Chris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Keaschall drives in three runs as Twins beat Tigers 9-4
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Wednesday. Keaschell is hitting .393 in his nine-game major league career, which was interrupted in April by a broken arm. He returned on Tuesday and has four hits and six RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young QBs in spotlight as Commanders, Patriots share field in scrappy joint practice
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye isn’t exactly measuring himself against Jayden Daniels. But the New England Patriots quarterback is keeping tabs on what his Washington Commanders’ counterpart — and others from their draft class — are up to heading into their second NFL seasons. Maye and Daniels were on the field together Wednesday for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gavin Williams just misses Guardians’ first no-hitter in 44 years in 4-1 win over Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning, and the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 4-1 win Wednesday. Williams (7-4) walked three and struck out six, including ... Read More »
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