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It’s Friday, August 8. On this day in 1988, the Cubs hosted their first night game under newly installed lights at Wrigley Field against the Phillies, but it was called off due to rain before becoming official.
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 | 🏈 Chargers' Slater Out for Season With Patellar Tear |
The Chargers confirmed that Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon during Thursday’s practice, and he’s officially done for the 2025 season.
The timing couldn’t be worse—Slater just inked a massive four‑year extension on July 27, becoming the highest‑paid offensive lineman by average annual value.
Now LA’s line is scrambling—Joe Alt is sliding over to left tackle, Trey Pipkins III is stepping in at right, and the Bolts are racing to gel before their season opener in Brazil next month. | 🎾 Ben Shelton Rallies to Win Canadian Open |
Ben Shelton pulled off a gritty, comeback win to capture his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy at the Canadian Open in Toronto last night, defeating Karen Khachanov 6‑7(5), 6‑4, 7‑6(3) in a tense three‑set thriller.
The 22‑year‑old American leaned on 16 aces and 38 winners, and showed incredible resolve—down a set and down match points, he refused to buckle and flipped the momentum when it mattered most.
The result not only marks the biggest title of his young career, but also makes him the youngest American to hoist a Masters 1000 crown since Andy Roddick in 2004—and lifts him to a career‑high world No. 6.
🎥 Watch: Match highlights (YouTube) | 🏈 Colts' Richardson Suffers Another Injury Setback |
Anthony Richardson’s preseason debut with the Colts last night was cut abruptly short after he dislocated the pinky on his throwing hand during a crushing sack by David Ojabo—just his second drive into the game.
The finger was “popped back in” and Richardson is now officially listed as day-to-day, but this adds yet another chapter to his injury-plagued tenure in Indy.
The setback intensifies an already fierce competition for the Colts' starting QB role—particularly with Daniel Jones continuing to press his case. |
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► Pirates ace Paul Skenes ended his 46-start streak of allowing six or fewer hits by giving up seven hits in a 7-0 win vs. the Reds on Thursday night, striking out eight and lowering his ERA to 1.94. (More)
► The Yankees, 19-29 since June 12, are struggling with poor pitching from underperforming aces and injuries, stalled development of young players like Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells, and shoddy management decisions under Aaron Boone. (See Details)
► 3,000-K club members Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer are set for a historic showdown tonight as starting pitchers for the Dodgers and Blue Jays. (More)
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► Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested for violating his bond conditions by consuming alcohol, stemming from a previous assault charge against his fiancee. (More)
► Ravens rookie cornerback Bilhal Kone suffered a gruesome season-ending torn ligament in his knee during the team's preseason opener vs. the Colts on Thursday night. (More)
► The Eagles leaned on their signature "tush push" during the opening drive of their 34–27 preseason win vs. the Bengals on Thursday night, punching in a touchdown despite the league’s recent attempt to ban the controversial play. (See Video)
► Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson reportedly avoided a torn ACL after exiting Thursday's training camp practice but is still undergoing tests to determine the full extent of his knee injury. (More)
► Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson's dominant performance in training camp after recovering from a leg injury has prompted the team to implement the "Hutch rule," allowing offensive plays to continue despite his frequent hypothetical sacks. (More)
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► Texas quarterback Arch Manning, a potential top draft pick, will not declare for the 2026 NFL Draft and plans to stay at Texas, according to his grandfather Archie Manning. (More)
► Texas Tech football landed a major commitment from five-star edge rusher LaDamion Guyton, the No. 2 overall prospect in 2027 and the program's highest-rated recruit ever, amid rising momentum under coach Joey McGuire. (See Details)
► Pac-12 bound schools Boise State, Colorado State, and Utah State filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West and its commissioner for allegedly withholding millions in funds and misleading them about accelerating Grand Canyon's entry. (See Details)
► A North Carolina judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by NC State's 1983 "Cardiac Pack" basketball team seeking NIL compensation from the NCAA, ruling the claims untimely and legally insufficient. (More) |
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The Latest in Golf:
► Akshay Bhatia leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship after the opening round with an 8-under 62, one stroke ahead of Tommy Fleetwood, while Scottie Scheffler trails by five shots at 3-under 67. (See Leaderboard)
► Harry Hall delivered a strong bogey-free 6-under 64 to open the St. Jude Championship, enhancing his case for the 2025 European Ryder Cup team, but his uncomfortable silence on the topic underscores his long-shot status requiring a captain's pick. (More)
► Scottie Scheffler, after shooting a 67 in the first round of the St. Jude Championship, shared that he spent $50 on eBay for a replacement divot repair tool he originally found at Cypress Point. (See Details) |
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► The Utah Mammoth NHL team is facing a trademark lawsuit vs. Mammoth Hockey, an Oregon-based hockey bag company, after receiving a cease-and-desist letter over the shared "Mammoth" name and logos. (See Details)
► Mercury star Alyssa Thomas made WNBA history with her third straight triple-double (18 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists), powering Phoenix to a 95-60 rout of the Fever. (More)
► 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko defeated Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win her first WTA Tour title at the Canadian Open in Montreal, overcoming a wrist injury in a dream run. (More)
► WWE's new media deal with ESPN, effective from 2026, will stream Premium Live Events on ESPN+ and air select events on ESPN and ABC, solidifying WWE's status as a mainstream sports property. (See Details)
► NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is honoring the late Hulk Hogan, who founded Real American Beer and died at 71, by adding a "HULKAMANIA FOREVER" decal to his American flag-themed No. 47 car sponsored by the brand at Watkins Glen International. (See Photos)
► NBA free agent Malik Beasley was reportedly evicted from his Detroit high-rise apartment for unpaid rent amid a federal gambling investigation. (More)
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