Category Archives: Sports
French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' disrupting traffic ahead of Olympics, rail company says
PARIS (AP) - The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by several "malicious acts" that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ce...
Jul 26, 2024
D-backs add left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in deal with Marlins, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks added left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal, signaling that the D-backs will ...
Jul 25, 2024
Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16
MONTREAL - Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander threw two touchdowns in relief as the Montreal Alouettes rallied for another comeback win at home Thursday, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2...
Jul 25, 2024
Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame...
Jul 25, 2024
Bridgeman shoots 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead; Canada's Hughes second
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Canada's Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open. Patri...
Jul 25, 2024
Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind
Canada's Stephen Ames shot a four-under 68 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie. The Calgary-based golfer had a one-stroke lead over four players - Richard Gr...
Jul 25, 2024
Toronto Nationals open Global T20 cricket tournament with convincing win
BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Toronto Nationals opened the Global T20 cricket tournament in style Thursday, defeating the Vancouver Knights by eight wickets. Toronto won the toss and elected to bat first. Set ...
Jul 25, 2024
Clayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing two runs and six hits in his return from offseason shoulder surgery. Wi...
Jul 25, 2024
COC removes women's soccer coach Bev Priestman amid Olympic drone spying scandal
PARIS - Bev Priestman's time at the Paris Olympics ended before the opening ceremony. The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed the head coach of its women's national soccer head coach for the remain...
Jul 25, 2024
Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Owner Jerry Jones knows the situation the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in as training camp started on Thursday. Quarterback Dak Prescott is going into the last year of his cont...
Jul 25, 2024