Rory McIlroy has become the ‘cornerstone’ of Europe in Ryder Cup
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy understood all that the Ryder Cup means three days before he ever hit a shot. As a 21-year-old rookie in 2010, he was in the team room at Celtic Manor in Wales with the rest of the Europeans. On the phone was Seve Ballesteros, the soul of Team Europe, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose will be Canada’s official mascot for the 2026 World Cup. Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle will serve as mascots for fellow co-host Mexico and the United States, respectively. “The ’26 team has just got bigger — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers have had Jalen Hurts’ number unlike any other team
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nobody has figured out Jalen Hurts quite like Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hurts is 53-16 against the rest of the NFL since he became a full-time starter in 2021 but only 1-4 against the Bucs, including a pair of playoff losses. The reigning Super Bowl MVP gets another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida captain Aleksander Barkov needs help getting off ice after apparent leg injury
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg during the first full training camp practice of the season for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions on Thursday. There was no immediate word on the extent of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec sponsor urges Israel Premier Tech cycling team to change its name in face of protests
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests. Riders were targeted at the recent Spanish Vuelta, causing disruption to the Grand Tour event. Spain’s government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dorris defends 50m butterfly title at world para swimming championships
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
SINGAPORE — Canada’s Danielle Dorris defended her gold medal in the S7 50-metre butterfly Thursday at the world para swimming championships. The 23-year-old from Moncton, N.B., finished in a championship-record time of 33.93 seconds, 32-hundredths of a second ahead of Mallory Weggemann of the United States. Colombia’s Sara Vargas was third in 35.21 seconds. Dorris’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Franklin hopes new weapons, re-tooled defense will help No. 3 Penn State beat No. 6 Oregon
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin didn’t think his team was equipped to beat Oregon in the Big Ten championship game last season. Things are different now. The No. 3 Nittany Lions have spent the nine months since their 45-37 loss to the Ducks in the conference title game retooling their wide receiving corps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phil Mickelson is an unwanted outsider in what could have been his Ryder Cup at Bethpage
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — This could have been Phil Mickelson’s week. This could have been his Ryder Cup. The 55-year-old six-time major champion who led an exodus to the breakaway LIV Golf league has more appearances (12) than any player in the U.S. vs. Europe event. He would have been a natural to captain the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille looks to follow up Ligue 1 win against PSG with victory at Strasbourg
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat at Marseille this week offers Ligue 1 fans hope of a closer title race this season. PSG lost only twice last season but after the title was sealed with six games to spare. But the manner of PSG’s defeat on Monday night at Stade Velodrome, where its players were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viktor Hovland’s great pursuits: A perfect golf swing and the truth about UFOs
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Viktor Hovland’s golf swing clicked at the right time. His search for the truth about UFOs? That’s still a work in progress. Practicing on the driving range two days before the Ryder Cup begins Friday, the 28-year-old Norwegian said he suddenly felt freed up. When he reviewed his swing on video, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets quarterback Justin Fields progressing in concussion protocol, could return Monday vs. Dolphins
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields remains in the concussion protocol but is progressing toward a possible return for the game Monday night at Miami. Coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday that Fields will practice for the first time since suffering a concussion in the Jets’ loss to Buffalo in Week ... Read More »
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