By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers began his 21st season by begrudgingly giving up his now-outdated helmet for one that complies with NFL regulations. Three weeks into playing with the new lid, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback isn’t exactly a convert. “I hate it, hate it,” Rodgers said Wednesday. Rodgers played with the Schutt Air XP Pro ... Read More »
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TORONTO — A familiar face strolled off the Toronto FC practice field Wednesday as the team continued its preparation for Saturday’s visit by Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Sebastian Giovinco, the club’s all-time leading scorer (83 goals) and now its club ambassador/special adviser in retirement, had his boots back on. Don’t call it a comeback. ... Read More »
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Lynx remained in control in the final minute of regulation despite the disappearance of a 20-point lead, having built their advantage back up to five after the Phoenix Mercury had tied the game. The Lynx still led by three points after Satou Sabally’s putback for the Mercury, having survived the ... Read More »
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Following a performance he described on Wednesday as “a comedy of errors” by the Atlanta Falcons, offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is moving from the coach’s box to the field for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Robinson acknowledged the youth of second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who struggled in last ... Read More »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aces coach Becky Hammon said before Tuesday’s 90-68 victory over the Fever that evened the WNBA playoffs semifinal series at a game apiece that Las Vegas couldn’t “tip-toe into a bar fight” with Indiana. The Aces made their presence literally felt, continuing what is becoming an early trend in this series ... Read More »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie quarterback Cam Ward has talked a couple of times about wanting stability with the Titans like the NFL’s best franchises. Now the No. 1 pick overall finds himself with a new offensive play-caller going into his fourth game. Luckily for Ward and the Titans, the rookie has spent a ... Read More »
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Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 2-0 win at Port Vale in the English League Cup on Wednesday, while Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham also beat third-tier opponents to advance to the last 16. Making his fifth appearance for his boyhood team following a summer move from Crystal Palace, Eze stroked ... Read More »
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Christian Gonzalez wanted to play in the New England Patriots’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. After being held out by coach Mike Vrabel, Gonzalez appears to be on track to make his season debut this week against Carolina. The cornerback practiced in only a limited basis prior to the ... Read More »
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PHOENIX (AP) — There’s a lot of new people surrounding the Phoenix Suns these days, from first-year coach Jordan Ott to first-year general manager Brian Gregory to new players like Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach. One thing hasn’t changed — Devin Booker plans on being a force for this franchise. The ... Read More »
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in the building and teammate Xavier Worthy back on the practice field Wednesday as the reigning AFC champions turned their attention toward a showdown with the Baltimore Ravens this weekend. Rice is serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal ... Read More »
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The last time LSU and Alabama went an entire season without playing each other, Tigers coach Brian Kelly was a toddler and Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer wouldn’t be born for another 11 years. During six-plus decades, that annual matchup has had some intense, dramatic moments, such as Kelly’s gamble on a do-or-die, 2-point conversion ... Read More »
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