Swimmer Nicholas Bennett wins Canada its first gold of 2024 Paris Paralympics
PARIS – O Canada has played at the Paralympic Games in Paris for the first time. Nicholas Bennett won Canada’s first gold medal of the Paralympic...
Baltimore DL Justin Madubuike will now go by his Nigerian-given name, Nnamdi
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Justin Madubuike has decided to go by his Nigerian-given name, Nnamdi. The team announced the switch Monday....
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledges affair contributed to breakup for first marriage
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday that he had an extramarital affair years ago that contributed to the breakup of his first...
Tigers retire Hall of Fame Jim Leyland’s No. 10 next to World Series winner Sparky Anderson on wall
DETROIT (AP) — Jim Leyland’s No. 10 was retired by the Detroit Tigers, putting the Hall of Fame manager’s name and number in white on a...
Luis García Jr. triple shy of cycle as Nationals beat Brewers 6-4 to stop 5-game losing streak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luis García Jr. was a triple shy of the cycle in his second straight three-hit game, Kyle Finnegan got a four-out save in...
Rain suspends DC Open semifinals, with top-seeded Sabalenka leading Bouzkova in 3rd set
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus led Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 4-6, 6-3, 2-1 when rain suspended play Saturday in the Mubadala...
Andreescu, Fernandez learn NBO 1st-round opponents on home soil
TORONTO – Bianca Andreescu will face Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine to kick off the Canadian tennis star’s National Bank Open. Tennis Canada held the draw for...
Rob Havenstein week to week with ankle injury, becoming third Rams O-lineman hurt in camp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein is week to week because of an ankle injury. Havenstein was hurt in practice on...
Ryan Crouser overcomes bothersome elbow to win 3rd straight Olympic shot put gold medal
SAINT DENIS, France (AP) — Leading into the Paris Games, shot putter Ryan Crouser wasn’t sure his aching elbow was going to hold up enough for...
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh makes Olympic history with third gold medal
PARIS – It’s definitely been Summer’s Games. Summer McIntosh is the first Canadian athlete to win three gold medals in an Olympic Games. The Toronto teenager...