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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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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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed former Minnesota kicker Parker Romo to their practice squad on Tuesday, creating competition at the position after Younghoe Koo’s crucial last-second missed field goal in the team’s 23-20 opening loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. Falcons coach Raheem Morris promised on Monday the team would have tryouts to ... Read More »
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Kylian Mbappé got France out of trouble, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal do the same, and England finally got its Thomas Tuchel era into gear. Three of Europe’s soccer powerhouses took big steps closer to the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, all while Erling Haaland scored five goals in an 11-1 win with fresh stitches in ... Read More »
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all the mastery of passing-play design and quarterback development the Minnesota Vikings have benefited from since Kevin O’Connell became head coach, even he has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward their status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The final stretch of their season-opening comeback victory ... Read More »
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SWANSEA — Derek Cornelius’s spectacular free kick lifted Canada to a 1-0 win over Wales in a men’s international soccer friendly Tuesday. The Glasgow Rangers defender sent a curling delivery over the Welsh wall, eluding the outstretched hands of diving goalkeeper Adam Davies, and into the top corner for his first goal in 37 Canadian ... Read More »
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Devonte Ross knew he’d have just one man to beat. He knew where the football would be and exactly when it would get there. For the new Penn State wide receiver, those are the perks of paying attention in practice. The ensuing twisting, one-armed, 42-yard touchdown catch through tight defense ... Read More »
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MINCO, Okla. (AP) — A school bus carrying softball team members in Oklahoma crashed into a deer and overturned, ejecting some passengers and injuring seven people, the state highway patrol said. The crash happened Monday night on U.S. Highway 152 near Minco in Grady County, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City. One ... Read More »
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Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league’s season opener Thursday night. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was ejected from Philadelphia’s 24-20 victory over Dallas before playing a snap. He’s expected to be on the field when the Eagles face ... Read More »
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will undergo season-ending surgery Thursday to repair a labral tear in his right hip, the team announced. Recovery is expected to take four months. Murphy should be back in time for spring training. Murphy has three years and $45 million left on his contract with a club ... Read More »
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RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and his younger brother Kostas blocked four shots as Greece beat Lithuania 87-76 to reach the EuroBasket semifinals on Tuesday. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s clutch free throws in the final minute helped Greece seal the victory to set up a last-four matchup with Turkey. Antetokounmpo sank ... Read More »
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