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Bassitt, wife pledge to donate to Jays Care Foundation when Toronto wins his starts

Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt and his wife Jessica want to have an impact on their new home in Toronto. The Bassitts have pledged to donate US$10,000 every time the Blue Jays win when Chris...

Jul 18, 2023

Veteran receiver Lawler back with Bombers and ready to make up for lost time

WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is planning to make up for six weeks of lost time. The veteran American wide receiver will finally suit up for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season when they take on the Edmon...

Jul 18, 2023

Rookie coach Zach Arnett will keep physicality and tenacity at Mississippi State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Zach Arnett is not only the lone rookie among the Southeastern Conference's 14 coaches, he's also the youngest at 36 along with being the first of Hispanic descent in the leagu...

Jul 18, 2023

Padres cut veteran INF Odor, activate C Campusano before game at Toronto

TORONTO (AP) - Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday night's game at Toronto. San Diego se...

Jul 18, 2023

WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips off

WNBA expansion seems to always be a topic of discussion around the league. It happens during the offseason, around the preseason and the draft, and it always comes up at Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's...

Jul 18, 2023

MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game

WASHINGTON (AP) - MLS Commissioner Dan Garber figures Lionel Messi's arrival is just the start of an exciting few years for soccer in North America. The United States, Mexico and Canada are hosting th...

Jul 18, 2023

Galchenyuk to check into player assistance program after outburst during arrest

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Former Arizona Coyotes player Alex Galchenyuk is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and apologized for hurling threats at officers during his arrest earlier this...

Jul 18, 2023

Consolation 69-run win for England in final Women's Ashes ODI against Australia

TAUNTON, England (AP) - Nat Sciver-Brunt hit another century as England claimed a Women's Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia under the DLS method in the final one-day international at ...

Jul 18, 2023

Georgia's Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest threat to the Bulldogs' three-peat hopes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kirby Smart says complacency is the biggest challenge his Georgia Bulldogs face while trying to add a third straight national football championship. Smart and his Bulldogs also...

Jul 18, 2023

Jordi Alba to reunite with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Veteran defender Jordi Alba is set to join former FC Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets in Miami. The 34-year-old Alba will continue his career with MLS'...

Jul 18, 2023