Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro each came from a set down to win their singles matches and the United States defeated Britain 2-0 on Saturday to reach the Billie Jean King Cup final. The U.S. will face defending champion Italy in Sunday’s final. The seventh-ranked Pegula rallied past Katie Boulter 3-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ celebrates 20 years of prime-time dominance
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
Dick Ebersol helped change comedy and late-night television when he teamed up with Lorne Michaels to create “Saturday Night Live” in 1975. When it comes to sports television, Ebersol’s creation of “Sunday Night Football” on NBC in 2006 also has had a significant impact. It is fitting then that both are celebrating milestones this year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schilder wins women’s shot put at the worlds on the final throw of a grueling day
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands claimed a dramatic gold medal in the women’s shot put on her final attempt at the world championships on Saturday. Schilder threw 20.29 meters in a grueling event made more taxing with preliminaries and finals on the same day. Chase Jackson of the U.S. took silver (20.21), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SMU and TCU honor 9-year-old Texas flash flood victim whose parents are alums of the schools
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A 9-year-old Texas girl who was among 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in flash flooding on the Fourth of July was honored by TCU and SMU before the alma maters of her parents played Saturday. In a joint social media post leading up the game, SMU and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian wins Olympic qualifier for Milan-Cortina
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian is set to be a contender for the gold medal at next year’s Winter Olympics after winning the final qualifying event Saturday. Skating as an “Individual Neutral Athlete” without national symbols, Petrosian beat two former European champions with a total score of 209.63 points at the competition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen on pole and Oscar Piastri crashes in chaotic F1 qualifying in Azerbaijan
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Max Verstappen took pole position and championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out in qualifying for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a marathon session with constant crashes, rain and six red flags. Red Bull’s Verstappen was fastest by .478 from Carlos Sainz, Jr. of Williams in a session that ran an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Marco Arop takes 800 bronze at world athletics championships
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
TOKYO — Canada’s Marco Arop did not defend his men’s 800-metre title at the world athletics championships, but he did reach the podium with a third-place finish in Saturday’s race. Arop took the bronze medal in a season-best time of one minute 41.95 seconds. The 27-year-old from Edmonton ran a strong race, but no one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about State Farm Stadium, the venue hosting Charlie Kirk’s memorial service Sunday
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The memorial for conservative icon Charlie Kirk will be held on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The 31-year-old Kirk — a confidant of President Donald Trump — was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool maintains perfect Premier League start, beats Everton 2-1 behind Ryan Gravenberch
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool maintained a perfect start to its Premier League season when Ryan Gravenberch scored and set up a first-half goal in a 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday in the Merseyside derby. Seeking to win consecutive league titles for the first time since the 1980s, Liverpool is 5-0. Liverpool was listless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anna Hall joins Jackie Joyner-Kersee as a US heptathlon world champion
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Anna Hall became America’s second winner of the world heptathlon title — joining Jackie Joyner-Kersee — by wrapping up a wire-to-wire endurance test and cruising into the finish line Saturday to celebrate her biggest victory. It’s the first major title for Hall, one of the world’s most consistent performers in the seven-part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Formula 1 extends Azerbaijan Grand Prix contract through 2030
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030 after receiving a four-year contract extension Saturday. The contract for the street circuit on the Baku seafront had been due to expire after next year’s race. Azerbaijan was widely considered a surprise choice of ... Read More »
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