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Winless Texans looking to jump-start another season with a trip to Jacksonville
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Texans have been in this position before. Not long ago, either. The winless Texans traveled to Jacksonville in Week 3 of the 2023 season and left with a much-needed victory that turned out to be a catalyst for their first of back-to-back AFC South titles. They’re in a similar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers visit New England looking to flip script on Patriots’ recent dominance in matchup
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Pittsburgh (1-1) at New England (1-1) Sunday 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 1 1/2 Against the spread: Steelers 0-2; Patriots 1-1 Series record: Patriots lead 19-16 Last meeting: Patriots beat Steelers 21-18 in Pittsburgh on Dec. 7, 2023. Last week: Steelers lost to Seattle 31-17 at home; Patriots beat Dolphins 33-27 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senga is not guaranteed a roster spot if the Mets make the playoffs, and Garrett is sidelined again
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — When he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night, Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the New York Mets’ postseason pitching staff. Senga opened the season with a 1.47 ERA in his first 12 starts but was optioned to Syracuse on Sept. 5 after posting a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bobby Kersee’s ‘mad scientist’ methods help lead McLaughlin-Levrone to 400-meter gold at worlds
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
As part of his custom, Bobby Kersee ducked into a taxi and was returning to the hotel by the time the 400-meter race at world championships was beginning. He’s never been one to watch his star athletes race in person, because once they get to the starting line, he feels his work is finished. Soon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One man in an Italian supercar atop an aircraft carrier has a record in his sights
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy (AP) — Along Italy’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, driver Fabio Barone raced across the flight deck of a navy ship while chasing a world record: the fastest car on a boat. Last year, Barone set the Italian Timekeepers Federation’s record on another aircraft carrier in southern Italy, hitting 152 kilometers per hour (94.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens try for 6th straight victory in series vs. Lions when they meet on Monday night
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Detroit (1-1) at Baltimore (1-1) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN. BetMGM NFL odds: Ravens by 5. Against the spread: Lions 1-1, Ravens 1-1. Series record: Ravens lead 6-1. Last meeting: Ravens beat Lions 38-6 on Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. Last week: Lions beat Bears 52-21; Ravens beat Browns 41-17. Lions offense: overall (5), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans trying to avoid an 0-3 start in Jacksonville, where they haven’t lost since 2017
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Houston (0-2) at Jacksonville (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Jaguars by 2. Against the spread: Texans 0-2, Jaguars 1-1. Series record: Texans lead 31-15. Last week: Texans lost to Buccaneers 20-19, Jaguars lost to Bengals 31-27. Last meeting: Texans beat Jaguars 23-20 on Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville. Texans offense: overall (28), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions offence on collision course with Stampeders defence in season’s first meeting
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CALGARY — An offence running hot clashes with one of the CFL’s stoutest defences Friday when the Calgary Stampeders face the B.C. Lions for the first time this season. The Stampeders (8-4-0), in pursuit of the division-leading Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-3-0), are coming off a bye week. The Lions (6-7-0) are duelling with the Winnipeg Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creighton AD says $300M project will help achieve vision of becoming the ‘model program’ of Big East
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton announced a $300,000 facilities project Thursday that will encompass 11 new or upgraded buildings and outdoor spaces covering 12 blocks on the east side of campus. The donor-funded Fly Together initiative received a $100 million lead gift from the Heider Family Foundation, the largest in university history. “Fly Together will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals visit banged-up Vikings with Browning at QB for injured Burrow, seeking 1st win in Minnesota
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Cincinnati (2-0) at Minnesota (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 3. Against the spread: Bengals 1-1, Vikings 1-1. Series record: Bengals lead 8-7. Last meeting: Bengals beat Vikings 27-24 on Dec. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. Last week: Bengals beat Jaguars 31-27, Vikings lost to Falcons 22-6. Bengals offense: overall (30), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 LSU aims to tune up its offense against Southeastern Louisiana
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Had No. 3 LSU been lighting up the scoreboard in its first three victories, this weekend’s match-up with Southeastern Louisiana might have been an opportune time to rest offensive starters such as quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Instead, LSU’s top players on offense will work on demonstrating an ability to execute better ... Read More »
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