September 23rd, 2025

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sits out series finale against Yanks after collision at the plate

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was not in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the New York Yankees a day after colliding with Austin Wells on a play at the plate. Bichette was thrown out in the sixth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss by Cody Bellinger’s 95.3 mph one-hop ... Read More »

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Luka Doncic scores 30 in the first half of EuroBasket knockout game for Slovenia vs. Italy

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Luka Doncic seems more than ready for the coming NBA season. Doncic — the Los Angeles Lakers star — scored 30 first-half points Sunday for Slovenia in its EuroBasket Round of 16 game against Italy. Slovenia led the game at halftime, 50-40. Doncic was 9 for 13 from the field in ... Read More »

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New Zealand crushes Ireland 40-0 at Women’s Rugby World Cup

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

The only team with a winning record against defending champion New Zealand lost it after Ireland was blown away 40-0 in the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Brighton on Sunday. Ireland had won two of their three contests, most recently last September. But a much-changed New Zealand — only nine survivors from the 29-27 loss ... Read More »

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Steelers’ Cam Heyward on the field and ready to play vs. Jets reportedly with a reworked contract

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Cam Heyward is ready to go — and reportedly with a new contract — with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time All-Pro defensive tackle was on the field warming up with his teammates 90 minutes before the season opener against the New York Jets on Sunday. That came after Heyward agreed ... Read More »

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Aaron Rodgers returns to MetLife Stadium with Steelers after disappointing Jets stint

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers strolled into MetLife Stadium, shook hands with a few familiar faces and headed to the opponents’ locker room. The 41-year-old quarterback was back at the place he called home the past two seasons with the New York Jets — but this time as a member of the Pittsburgh ... Read More »

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Pro-Palestine protester causes crash during Spanish Vuelta. Pedersen wins stage

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

MONFORTE DE LEMOS, Spain (AP) — A man carrying a Palestine flag caused a crash on the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday when he ran toward the road as riders approached in the latest disruption to the Grand Tour race by protesters. The stage was won by Mads Pedersen, while Jonas Vingegaard ... Read More »

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is coming up fast. How far will No. 13 Florida drop?

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

The third week of AP Top 25 college football poll rankings drop Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. A week after four losses by top-10 teams left just three teams in the same spot in the rankings, Saturday was marked by blowouts and just a couple of notable upsets. Look for No. 13 Florida, bested by ... Read More »

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Georgia stuns France to reach EuroBasket quarterfinals, Poland also advances

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Georgia advanced to the quarterfinals at the EuroBasket tournament for the first time with a dominant 80-70 win against France on Sunday. France was runner-up to Spain in the 2022 final but both teams failed to reach the quarterfinal stage this time. Georgia advanced to face Finland, which knocked out Nikola ... Read More »

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J.J. McCarthy’s time with the Vikings has arrived. He’ll face his favorite childhood team, the Bears

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Nearly 18 years ago, as J.J. McCarthy strolled out of Soldier Field after attending his first Chicago Bears game, his father stopped to buy them a program for a keepsake to mark their time together that far outweighed the home team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The next visit to the ... Read More »

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Max Verstappen claims dominant victory at Italian Grand Prix for 1st win since May

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Max Verstappen claimed a dominant victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of title contenders and McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. It was a first win since May for Verstappen – and only his third of the season — and capped a wonderful weekend at Monza for ... Read More »

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Canada finishes in 11th place at 2025 world black bass competition

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

Canada completed the ’25 world black bass fishing tournament in 11th place. The Canadian squad registered a final-day weight of 10.630 kilograms (23.4 pounds) to finish with 45.8 kilograms (107.76 pounds) overall. Competitors dealt with winds of 40 kilometres an hour (gusting to 60 km-h) on the third and final day of competition at South ... Read More »

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