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IndyCar officials and Pato O’Ward shocked by ICE-related ‘Speedway Slammer’ post
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward and series officials were shocked by a social media post from the Department of Homeland Security that touts plans for an immigration detention center in Indiana dubbed “Speedway Slammer,” and includes a car with the same number as the only Mexican driver in the series. “It caught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayo and Jackson lead Orioles to 5-1 victory over the Phillies
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, Jeremiah Jackson doubled in a run for his first extra-base hit and RBI in the majors and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Wednesday. After the Phillies scored 18 runs in winning the first two games of the series, Baltimore left-hander Trevor Rogers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has no-hitter through eight innings against the Mets
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has held the New York Mets hitless through eight innings. The Guardians have the longest no-hitter drought in the majors. Williams has walked three and struck out five while throwing 111 pitches, 67 for strikes. He fielded the Mets’ hardest-hit balls, both in the first inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old friends, new rivals: 49ers set for reunion with Greenlaw and Hufanga
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It will be reunion week for the San Francisco 49ers when they welcome some old friends for a joint practice and exhibition game against the Denver Broncos. Denver signed away two of San Francisco’s top defensive players in the offseason, giving big deals to linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans hit the road for joint practices and preseason games against Bucs and Falcons
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans practiced in Music City on Wednesday morning and then headed out for their longest preseason road trip since the franchise left Texas in 1997. Second-year coach Brian Callahan scheduled not one, but two sets of joint practices around back-to-back road games starting Thursday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario informs Fort Erie that race under review.
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has informed Fort Erie Racetrack that a race on Monday’s card is under review. In that race, 6-5 favourite Princess O Denmark had a decent lead at the top of the stretch but was beaten by three-quarters of a length at the wire. Jockey Kirk Johnson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars veteran DT Arik Armstead now has a back injury that’s sidelining him in camp
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Arik Armstead has yet to play a down in Jacksonville’s training camp, a lingering absence that has the Jaguars concerned about his availability for the season opener. The 31-year-old defensive tackle opened camp last month watching from the sideline in what coach Liam Coen equated to giving him “a little bit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants’ defensive line is determined to live up to the hype and high expectations
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dexter Lawrence set out to quiet the chatter minutes after the first practice of New York Giants training camp. The veteran defensive tackle had already challenged his fellow players not to listen to the outside noise. “They want to talk about our D-line and all this,” Lawrence said, “but we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce’s transformation: Chiefs star trims down, gears up for another Super Bowl run
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — It’s easy to see Travis Kelce making plays on the practice fields of Missouri Western State University these days, whether they be those highlight-reel catches, deft maneuvers in the open field or, yes, the occasional pancake block on a running play. The thing is that there is less of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Fully into it:’ Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller says his skills speak for themselves. The main thing he wants Vancouver Whitecaps supporters to know about his transfer to the Major League Soccer club is that he’s “fully into it.” The Whitecaps pulled off the biggest signing in club history, adding the 2014 World Cup champion and longtime Bayern Munich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers is open to playing in Steelers’ preseason opener as rookie QB Howard deals with injury
By Canadian Press on August 6th, 2025
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers believes the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense is starting to figure things out. The veteran quarterback says he’s even open to showcasing how far it’s come in Saturday’s preseason opener against Jacksonville … if coach Mike Tomlin asks. “It’s an interesting conversation,” Rodgers said Wednesday. “I think Mike and I ... Read More »
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