September 23rd, 2025

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs launch a new ‘supporter’s section’ with tryouts this Sunday

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is looking for some San Antonio fans to join his new team. The Spurs have announced plans for a tryout for a new “supporter’s section,” with tryouts for the group set to be held on Sunday. Wembanyama came up with the plan, which is loosely modeled after what he’s ... Read More »

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Judge hears arguments in Mountain West’s motion to dismiss lawsuit by Pac-12 over ‘poaching fees’

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California has heard arguments in the Mountain West Conference’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Pac-12 over $55 million in “poaching fees.” Judge Susan van Keulen was not expected to make a ruling on the case on Tuesday. “The Pac-12 Conference will continue to move ... Read More »

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Runaway Again wins Prince of Wales Stakes to spoil Mansetti’s Triple Crown bid

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

FORT ERIE — Runaway Again overtook Mansetti just before the wire to win the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Mansetti, the 4/5 favourite with apprentice jockey Pietro Moran aboard, appeared poised to earn the victory but jockey Ryan Munger got Runaway Again to surge ahead just before the wire to win the 1 ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Runaway Again nips Mansetti at the wire to win Prince of Wales Stakes

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

FORT ERIE — Runaway Again overtakes Mansetti in deep stretch to win $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Bills add kicker Prater to active roster and change punters by signing Johnston and cutting Robbins

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kicker Matt Prater was signed to the Bills active roster off the practice squad on Tuesday, days after the 19-year veteran capped Buffalo’s season-opening comeback win over Baltimore. The Bills, however, are changing punters in preparing to play at the New York Jets on Sunday. They signed seventh-year player Cameron ... Read More »

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Terence Crawford knows what Saturday night’s fight against Canelo Alvarez could mean for his legacy

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terence “Bud” Crawford doesn’t need anyone to bolster his confidence or reinforce his swagger. He certainly doesn’t need another fight to accentuate his rĂ©sumĂ©. If he retired today, Crawford would be considered one of the greatest fighters of this century. But even he knows how much Saturday night’s super middleweight title ... Read More »

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Alouettes put trust in QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson amid five-game slide

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes are changing quarterbacks again, only this time it’s a familiar face. McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back after missing three games with an elbow injury since losing 23-22 to Edmonton on Aug. 8. And if everything goes to plan between now and Saturday, the veteran pivot will start when the slumping Alouettes ... Read More »

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49ers cut Jake Moody, place George Kittle on injured reserve

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday after the 2023 third-round pick missed two field goals in the season opener and placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Kittle will be forced to miss at least four games and will be ... Read More »

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Eagles’ Jalen Carter loses $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

Jalen Carter’s penalty for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sends a message to the rest of the league. Carter is losing $57,222 for the infraction, the equivalent of his game check for Week 1 because the NFL considers the punishment a one-game suspension with time served. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle didn’t play a ... Read More »

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Erling Haaland scores 5 with stitches as Norway routs Moldova 11-1 in World Cup qualifying

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Bearing stitches on his face from a bizarre accident with a bus door, Erling Haaland made his mark for the Norwegian national team by scoring five goals in an 11-1 win over Moldova in World Cup qualifying Tuesday. The Manchester City striker had a hat trick by halftime but didn’t stop ... Read More »

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Dryden’s “The Game” remains as significant as ever, over 40 years after its release

By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025

Expectations were always going to be high for a new closing chapter in the 30th-anniversary edition of Ken Dryden’s seminal book “The Game.” Like he did throughout his Hall of Fame hockey career, Dryden delivered once again. “Ken was a great writer and a great storyteller, so I knew that it was going to be ... Read More »

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