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Tennis players seeking more prize money say they won’t go public with their protests anymore
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (349+ words) Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments in the sport say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been…...
Packers get stuffed on 4th down and turn a promising start against the Vikings into poor finish
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (586+ words) When the digitized image of the ball short of the sticks appeared on the giant videoboard, the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium erupted. The Vikings then drove 83 penalty-assisted yards for the go-ahead touchdown and a 25-22 lead, and they went on to…...
Lions escape with 31-30 win over Saints in OT after Kellen Moore chooses to go for 2 and the win
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (634+ words) The Lions had to defend a 2-point conversion to hold on for the victory. They blew a three-touchdown lead in the third quarter. And, a review went their way that overturned a touchdown for the Saints. “Football is a weird…...
Giants’ offense rolls over the Cowboys to give coach John Harbaugh a 28-20 win in his debut
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (446+ words) Dart made one smart throw after another, mixing in a series of well-timed runs to keep the defense off balance. He finished 23 of 29 for 230 yards passing, plus 54 rushing, including a couple of slides and a dive to avoid the unnecessary…...
Christian Ramirez’s brace lifts Austin FC to 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (1056+ words) Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brian White, front, is grabbed by Austin FC’s Jon Bell as they vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Austin FC goalkeeper Brad…...
Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (17+ words) The Spec...
Cardinals beat Chargers 26-14 as Mike LaFleur wins his head coaching debut
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (462+ words) The Chargers were 9 1/2-point favorites — biggest in the NFL in Week 1 — but they played from behind the entire game. LaFleur became the first Cardinals coach to win his debut since Don Coryell in 1973. Coryell coached the Chargers from 1978-86. LaFleur won…...
Lewis Hamilton’s ordeal continues with brake failure at Formula 1’s Spanish GP
1+ day, 19+ min ago (328+ words) The Ferrari driver had to retire seven laps into Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix because of a brake failure. The setback came a week after he finished sixth at the Italian GP following an early dust-up with teammate Charles Leclerc that…...
‘Capital-T tough guy.’ Boxing legend George Chuvalo remembered for his resilience
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (781+ words) George Chuvalo poses for a portrait after the announcement in Toronto on Friday, March 11, 2016 publicizing upcoming events commemorating the historic 1966 Muhammad Ali versus George Chuvalo boxing match. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov Former Canadian boxer George Chuvalo sits with a…...
‘A real obligation’: Leafs GM John Chayka reflects on hectic off-season ahead of camp
1+ day, 19+ min ago (1029+ words) Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka at his introductory press conference in Toronto on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Fans watch the Maple Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL playoffs at…...