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Max Scherzer twirls 10-K gem as Jays one-hit Mariners

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:40:27 GMT

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Max Scherzer struck out a season-best 10 over seven one-hit innings Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep.

With his final strikeout, No. 3,535, the 42-year-old right-hander passed Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry for ninth place on the all-time strikeout list.

Scherzer (2-7) allowed one

NFL roster cuts: Teams get down to 53 players

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:19:06 GMT

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National Football League clubs have until 6 p.m. Sunday to trim their rosters to 53 players, with the cuts being announced throughout the day.

--The Colts released defensive tackle Colby Wooden and running back Ulysses Bentley IV, ESPN reported.

Wooden, 25, was acquired in a trade from the Green Bay Packers in March. In 47

Blue Jays, facing Mariners, eager to inch closer in wild-card race

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays aim to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

Toronto followed up an 8-1 rout in the series opener on Friday by taking advantage of walks allowed by Seattle's bullpen to win Saturday's contest.

Seattle reliever Eduard Bazardo also was caught snoozing in the fifth. Bazardo's second walk was issued

MLB roundup: Pete Crow-Armstrong (3 HRs), Cubs overpower Reds

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his first three-homer game and drove in six runs to power the host Chicago Cubs to a 17-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Crow-Armstrong increased his team-leading homer total to 36 with a solo shot in the first inning, a two-run blast in the second and a three-run homer in the seventh. Carson Kelly added a three-run homer a

Beau Pribula shines in Virginia debut as Cavaliers thump NC State

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:05:18 GMT

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Beau Pribula threw for two touchdowns and was the leading rusher in his Virginia debut as the Cavaliers opened the season with a 34-8 win over North Carolina State on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.

Xavier Brown scored two first-half touchdowns and Will Bettridge booted two field goals of more than 40 yards.

Pribula, who played last year for Missouri, was 9-fo

Blue Jays rally from 3 down to edge Mariners

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:55:12 GMT

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Alejandro Kirk singled in the go-ahead run in a two-run sixth, Jose Soriano pitched seven effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 4-3 Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Jays won their second in a row to open the three-game series on a day when former Blue Jays catcher, manager and broadcaster Buck Martinez was inducted into the Bl

North Carolina slides past TCU in low-scoring affair in Ireland

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:55:14 GMT

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Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards, Jaylen McGill scored North Carolina's only touchdown and the Tar Heels edged TCU 15-10 for a season-opening win Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland.Most of the game's scoring occurred in the first quarter before a growing rainfall led to deteriorated conditions the rest of the night. North Carolina he

As White Sox chase division title, Twins continue youth movement

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:19:04 GMT

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Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins played his first big-league game and ripped his first big-league hit.

Now, he is looking to experience his first victory in the majors.

Jenkins and the Twins will look to pull even in the series when they go up against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. The White Sox are coming off a 7-4 win

Blue Jays bid to silence boos in home clash vs. Mariners

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:55:06 GMT

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The last time the Seattle Mariners visited the Toronto Blue Jays, it was October, and a berth in the 2025 World Series was at stake.

The Blue Jays won Games 6 and 7 at home to take the American League Championship Series before losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Both the Blue Jays and Mariners have been disappointing this

Here's Who Made the Ravens' Initial 2026 Roster

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:22:29 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season is set.

After a 3-0 preseason, Baltimore had tough decisions to make, particularly on the offensive and defensive lines. With an excess of talent, the Ravens swung a couple trades, dealing defensive linemanC.J. Okoye to the New York Giantsand reportedly sending undrafted rookie offensive tackleDiego Pounds to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Balti

Bucs Go Heavy in Trenches on First 53-Man Roster of 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

After their round of roster moves on Tuesday, the 2026 Buccaneers emerged with an active roster that includes seven interior defensive linemen and 10 offensive linemen but only two quarterbacks and eight total defensive backs

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers formed their first 53-man roster for the 2026 regular season roster with a series of moves on Tuesday afternoon, ending up with a 25-25 offense-d

Ravens Rumor Mill: Reported Roster Cuts

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:01:26 GMT

Clifton Brown

Below are media reports on Baltimore's roster moves as Sunday's 6 p.m. cutdown deadline approaches.

Saturday, August 29

Ravens Waive CB Robert Longerbeam

The Ravens waived cornerback Robert Longerbeam, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Undrafted Center Part of First Roster Cuts

Baltimore has waived undrafted cent

Jaguars 11, Buccaneers 0 | Third Quarter Updates

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:13:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout Training Camp and the PreseasonbyScott Smith&Brianna DixJaguars 11 - Buccaneers 0 | Third QuarterOut of the half, Jalon Daniels was sacked by Thomas Jr. on second down for a loss of 10 and a three-yard gain for Eric Rivers Jr. on third down came up short of the sticks, resulting in a punt. Late in the third frame, a 14-yard run around the right end

Jaguars 3, Buccaneers 0 | Second Quarter Updates

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:13:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout Training Camp and the PreseasonbyScott Smith&Brianna DixJaguars 3 - Buccaneers 0 | Second QuarterEarly in the second frame, the Jaguars struck first following a six-play, 15-yard drive that was capped off by a Cam Little 61-yard field goal to put Jacksonville in the driver's seat. On the next drive for Tampa Bay, a Daniels' fumble was recovered by J

Buccaneers 0, Jaguars 0 | First Quarter Updates

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:13:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout Training Camp and the PreseasonbyScott Smith&Brianna DixBuccaneers 0 - Jaguars 0 | First QuarterFollowing the first quarter at EverBank Stadium, both teams were scoreless in the first half. Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson led the defensive charge, sacking Nick Mullens and forcing a Jaguars' punt.Antoine Winfield Jr.#31 SHeight: 5-9Weight: 203 lbsC

Bears thrilled to support Chicago State University football program

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:58:00 GMT

Larry Mayer

Watching a recent Bears training camp practice inside the Walter Payton Center, Chicago State University football coach Bobby Rome II reminisced about one of his former college teammates.

Rome recalled that when he arrived at the University of North Carolina in 2005, a walk-on quarterback who had joined the Tar Heels program a year earlier really impressed him. That individual was Bears coach Be

Chiefs Acquire OL Josh Ezeudu in Trade with Giants

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:42:06 GMT

Ezeudu appeared in 33 games for New York over the last four seasons

Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs made an addition to their offensive line on Wednesday by acquiring veteran Josh Ezeudu in a trade with the New York Giants in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick.

A three-year veteran who originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Ezeudu appeared in 33 games (with

Giants trade OL Joshua Ezeudu to Chiefs for 2028 draft pick

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT

Dan Salomone

The New York Giants have now traded two offensive linemen in the span of a week.

On Wednesday, they finalized a deal to send the versatile Joshua Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2028.

The move came seven days after they traded veteran Daniel Faalele to the Jacksonville Jaguarsin exchange for their sixth-round pick in 2027. Faalele's time with

NFL Pulls the Plug on Pro Bowl Games | Updates

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout Training Camp and the PreseasonbyScott Smith&Brianna DixAntoine Winfield Jr.#31 SHeight: 5-9Weight: 203 lbsCollege: MinnesotaAugust 26 UpdatesThe NFL's Pro Bowl has finally gone the way of the dodo bird.While the Pro Bowl was once a truly competitive contest that resembled actual regular season NFL games, that hasn't been true for decades and in rec

Minister Champagne to promote Canada's interests at G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in North Carolina

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:17:05 GMT

August 28, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance

As the global landscape is marked by rapid changes and uncertainty for economies, businesses, and workers, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trade partnerships, and building new relationships around the world.

To that end, the Honourab

SummitMedia Spins A Silent Wichita AM

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:36:44 GMT

SummitMedia Spins A Silent Wichita AM

Family Ties Cut For A Suburban Pittsburgh FM

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:33:55 GMT

Family Ties Cut For A Suburban Pittsburgh FM

Sean Grayson, former Ill. deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:19:57 GMT

Sean Grayson, former Ill. deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison

Bodycam shows West Chester officer fatally shoot suspect holding a woman at knifepoint

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:19:51 GMT

Bodycam shows West Chester officer fatally shoot suspect holding a woman at knifepoint

Albuquerque pilot program connects business owners with police for quick responses

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:19:38 GMT

Albuquerque pilot program connects business owners with police for quick responses

Bodycam video of man using flamethrower on Oklahoma County deputies serving eviction

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:19:00 GMT

Bodycam video of man using flamethrower on Oklahoma County deputies serving eviction

Hochul, James sue Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office for refusing to end ICE agreement

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:16:54 GMT

Hochul, James sue Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office for refusing to end ICE agreement

Suspect stabs Gibsonburg Police officer in neck, man in custody

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:14:30 GMT

Suspect stabs Gibsonburg Police officer in neck, man in custody

Beretta Introduces the APX A1 Ported, Delivering Flatter Performance and Faster Follow-up Shots

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:14:09 GMT

Beretta Introduces the APX A1 Ported, Delivering Flatter Performance and Faster Follow-up Shots

Body believed to be Karen Solomon, wanted in killing of Worcester Officer Kurt Solomon, found

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:11:54 GMT

Body believed to be Karen Solomon, wanted in killing of Worcester Officer Kurt Solomon, found

Seattle Police pull hiring incentives amid budget crunch

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:11:16 GMT

Seattle Police pull hiring incentives amid budget crunch

Staples police department deactivated by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:10:11 GMT

Staples police department deactivated by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Body camera shows man hit Baltimore officer with car before police shooting

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:09:54 GMT

Body camera shows man hit Baltimore officer with car before police shooting

Team Wendy Announces Title Sponsorship of the Jorge Pastore Foundation

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:08:59 GMT

Team Wendy Announces Title Sponsorship of the Jorge Pastore Foundation

'A well-earned life'- How a Florida program cares for retired K-9s

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:08:12 GMT

'A well-earned life'- How a Florida program cares for retired K-9s

Sacramento sheriff demonstrates, defends shock gloves after California lawmaker proposes ban

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:07:36 GMT

Sacramento sheriff demonstrates, defends shock gloves after California lawmaker proposes ban

2 Phoenix officers arrested and fired, accused in violent, unreported traffic stop

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:07:26 GMT

2 Phoenix officers arrested and fired, accused in violent, unreported traffic stop

Video- Snohomish County deputies rescue man suspected of setting home on fire

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:06:53 GMT

Video- Snohomish County deputies rescue man suspected of setting home on fire

Ask the Meteorologist- What's made this summer one of the most humid so far?

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:41:11 GMT

Ask the Meteorologist- What's made this summer one of the most humid so far?

Ask the Meteorologist- What does a 'super El Nio' imply about upcoming fall, winter?

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:38:49 GMT

Ask the Meteorologist- What does a 'super El Nio' imply about upcoming fall, winter?

Tracking the tropics- Two areas to watch

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:35:18 GMT

Tracking the tropics- Two areas to watch

Chasing the partial lunar eclipse- WRAL reporter dodges overnight clouds

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:32:14 GMT

Chasing the partial lunar eclipse- WRAL reporter dodges overnight clouds

Enjoy the comfortable afternoon, a warm-up is on the way

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:25:26 GMT

Enjoy the comfortable afternoon, a warm-up is on the way

Ask the Meteorologist- What to know about Thursday night's partial lunar eclipse

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:20:41 GMT

Ask the Meteorologist- What to know about Thursday night's partial lunar eclipse

Look up for a partial lunar eclipse tonight

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:20:09 GMT

Look up for a partial lunar eclipse tonight

NASAs Roman Space Telescope is about to change how we see the universe

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:19:24 GMT

NASAs Roman Space Telescope is about to change how we see the universe

SpaceX Starlink launch visible in NC skies Tuesday morning

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:15:58 GMT

SpaceX Starlink launch visible in NC skies Tuesday morning

Ask the Meteorologist- What do the different flood risk levels mean?

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:13:00 GMT

Ask the Meteorologist- What do the different flood risk levels mean?

Corporate earnings have been growing at a blistering pace. Heres why thats not likely to last.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:37:26 GMT

Corporate earnings have been growing at a blistering pace. Heres why thats not likely to last.