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Toronto Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
Denny Hamlin's 2-year contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing could be his last in Cup series
Denny Hamlin crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) DH flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Toronto Star
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Star
Denny Hamlin continues climb in NASCAR's career wins list. With 60 in sight, how far can he go?
Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) DH flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saquon Barkley is selected as top running back by the AP after a record-setting season
FILE - San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File) FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 44-38. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File( FILE - Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs past Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File) FILE - Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File) FILE - Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File) FILE - Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File) FILE - San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File) FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 44-38. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File( FILE - Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs past Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File) FILE - Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File) FILE - Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File) Saquon Barkley's first season in Philadelphia featured record performances on the field, a Super Bowl title and a new contract that is the richest ever for a running back. Barkley's performance with the Eagles also helped him score the honor of being voted the top running back in the league by The Associated Press. Advertisement A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at running back, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Barkley got seven first-place votes and one second to win the voting easily. Baltimore's Derrick Henry was the only other player selected on all eight ballots and came in second with one first-place vote, five seconds, one third and one fifth. Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs got the remaining two second-place votes and finished third. Atlanta's Bijan Robinson and San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey rounded out the top five. Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor, Green Bay's Josh Jacobs and Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving also received votes. Advertisement 1. SAQUON BARKLEY, Philadelphia Eagles Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards in the regular season, falling 101 short of breaking Eric Dickerson's regular-season record because he was rested rather than playing in a meaningless Week 18 game. His 2,504 yards rushing including the playoffs broke Terrell Davis' record of 2,476 and featured a record seven TD runs of at least 60 yards. Barkley parlayed that into a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million with $36 million guaranteed, which is the richest ever for a running back. 2. DERRICK HENRY, Baltimore Ravens Anyone expecting Henry to drop off in his 30s was disappointed last season when a move to Baltimore helped spark a resurgence to his career. Henry, who turned 31 in January, rushed for 1,921 yards last season for the most ever for a player after turning 30, topping the 1,860 yards Tiki Barber had at age 30 in 2005. Advertisement Henry has the 11th-most yards ever in a season and the most for a player who didn't win a rushing title as he remains one of the best pure rushers in the game. 3. JAHMYR GIBBS, Detroit Lions Skeptics questioned the decision by Detroit to draft Gibbs 12th overall in 2023, but he has more than delivered in his first two seasons as a dangerous runner and receiver. After a strong rookie season, Gibbs took a big step last season when he rushed for 1,412 yards and 16 TDs to go with 517 yards receiving and four more scores. Gibbs' 36 overall touchdowns in the regular season and playoffs are the second most ever for a player in his first two seasons, trailing only the 37 for Hall of Famer Curtis Martin. Advertisement 4. BIJAN ROBINSON, Atlanta Falcons Picked eighth overall in 2023, Robinson has quickly earned his place among the top running backs in the league thanks to his skill as a runner and receiver. Robinson ranked fourth among running backs last season in yards from scrimmage (1,887), tied for sixth in touchdowns (15) and second in first downs (102). 5. CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY, San Francisco 49ers Injuries to his Achilles tendon and knee hampered McCaffrey last season as he played only four games after winning AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. But when he's healthy, there are few players more productive than McCaffrey, as evidenced by his 2,023 yards from scrimmage and 21 TDs in 16 games in 2023. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is reinstated after injured list stint with sore wrist
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper (3) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper fields ground balls prior to a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper fields ground balls prior to a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper fields ground balls prior to a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper (3) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper fields ground balls prior to a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper fields ground balls prior to a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was reinstated Monday ahead of Philadelphia's opener against San Diego after a stint on the injured list with right wrist inflammation. Harper went on the 10-day injured list on June 6. Advertisement The two-time National League MVP and eight-time All-Star is hitting .258 with nine home runs, 34 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 57 games. He also missed five games, from May 26 to June 2, with a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch from Atlanta's Spencer Strider. Harper said when he went on the IL that he felt pain in the wrist during a large portion of last season, when he hit 30 homers while helping the Phillies win the NL East. The Phillies entered Monday's game in first place in the division. They are 13-14 overall this season without Harper in the lineup. To make room on the 26-man roster, infielder Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Suárez tosses 7 shutout innings, Schwarber hits 22nd homer to lead Phillies past Toronto 8-0
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Max Kepler makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Myles Straw during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Max Kepler makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Myles Straw during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer, Ranger Suárez struck out six in seven shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Friday night. Suárez (5-1) continued to shine since his return from an early season back injury. He allowed seven runs in his first start of the season and has allowed only seven total in his next seven starts. Advertisement The Phillies have won three of their last four games, and remain in the thick of the NL East hunt, even with key pieces Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola nursing injuries. Harper fielded groundballs at first base before the game, but has yet to swing the bat or throw as he recovers from right wrist inflammation. A two-time NL MVP, Harper seems unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list when his eligibility is up after the three-game set with the Blue Jays. Nola has an injury in his right ribcage and can't throw for at least two weeks. Nola, who had already been out since early May with a sprained right ankle, said he experienced discomfort when he takes deep breaths, and 'obviously, throwing.' Suárez received a standing ovation from Phillies fans when he walked off the mound in the seventh after throwing his 94th pitch. He got all the help he needed when the Phillies scored four runs off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman (5-5) in the second inning. Brandon Marsh socked an RBI double off the wall for a 1-0 lead and Schwarber connected on his 22nd homer of the season, a 410-foot shot to dead center that landed just beyond the outstretched glove of Myles Straw. Advertisement Otto Kemp, a rookie who played at first base to move Alec Bohm back to his natural third base spot, doubled for his first career extra-base hit in the second and tacked on an RBI single in the sixth for a 5-0 lead. Key moment Trea Turner held an Emmy Award won for a documentary on his 2023 turnaround and then turned in a Gold Glove play in the third inning on a sliding grab to rob Toronto of a hit. Key stat Suárez walked just one batter. Up next The Blue Jays send RHP Bowden Francis (2-8, 6.18 ERA) against Phillies LHP Cristopher Sánchez (5-2, 3.10 ERA) on Saturday. ___ AP MLB:
