September 19th, 2025

National Sports

Royals place pitcher Ryan Bergert, outfielder Kyle Isbel on IL; recall Luinder Avila, John Rave

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Ryan Bergert and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list and recalled reliever Luinder Avila and outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha before their series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Bergert felt some tightness in his forearm during a bullpen session on ... Read More »

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No. 4 Miami and Florida set to renew rivalry, with Hurricanes rolling and Gators sputtering

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami is unbeaten, ranked No. 4 in the country, got first-place votes in the AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly eight years, has a Heisman Trophy frontrunner in Carson Beck and is coming off its biggest victory margin over a ranked opponent since 2001. Florida is 1-2, ... Read More »

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Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

Kansas City (0-2) at N.Y. Giants (0-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM line: Chiefs by 6 1/2 Against the spread: Chiefs 0-2; Giants 0-2 Series record: Giants lead 11-4. Last meeting: Chiefs beat the Giants 20-17 on Nov. 1, 2021, at Kansas City. Last week: Chiefs lost to Eagles 20-17; Giants lost to Cowboys ... Read More »

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Italian rapper Fedez accused of inciting racial hatred for lyrics targeting Jannik Sinner

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Italian rapper Fedez has been accused of inciting racial hatred for publishing musical lyrics saying that top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner speaks with “Adolf Hitler’s accent.” Fedez recently posted an Instagram story featuring lyrics of a new song that said in Italian: “Italian has a new idol named Jannik Sinner. Pure-blooded ... Read More »

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Predators captain Roman Josi on ice and says he feels 100% after POTS diagnosis

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville captain Roman Josi knew something was wrong last season as he played through headaches, occasionally got dizzy standing up and felt exhausted at times for no reason. Being driven into the end boards during a game Feb. 25 gave the defenseman time to find an answer. “I just knew something ... Read More »

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RYDER CUP ’25: A hole-by-hole look at Bethpage Black

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, site of the 45th Ryder Cup matches to be played Sept. 26-28: No. 1, 397 yards, par 4 The opening shot from an elevated tee bends to the right, with a cluster of trees on the right blocking any approach ... Read More »

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‘Less egocentric’ Mourinho back in Portugal to coach after deal with Benfica

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — JosĂ© Mourinho will coach in Portugal again two decades later, promising a more mature and less egocentric version of himself. Benfica reached a deal with Mourinho on Thursday, sealing his return to the country 21 years after he led rival Porto to the Champions League title in 2004. The coach was ... Read More »

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RYDER CUP ’25: Rosters for the US and European teams at Bethpage Black

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rosters for the 45th edition of the Ryder Cup, to be played Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black (c-captain’s pick): EUROPE Captain: Luke Donald c-Ludvig Aberg, Sweden c-Matt Fitzpatrick, England Tommy Fleetwood, England Tyrrell Hatton, England Rasmus Hojgaard, Denmark c-Viktor Hovland, Norway c-Shane Lowry, Ireland Robert MacIntyre, Scotland Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland ... Read More »

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RYDER CUP ’25: Facts and figures for the 45th edition

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Ryder Cup: Event: 45th Ryder Cup matches. Dates: Sept. 26-28. Course: Bethpage State Park (Black Course). Yardage: 7,352. Par: 70. Format: Four matches of foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (better ball) on Friday and Saturday, 12 singles matches on Sunday. Points: The United States needs 14 ... Read More »

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart to race against his wife, Leah Pruett, in NHRA during 2026

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will continue his drag-racing career in 2026 — and he will compete against his wife. Stewart announced Thursday he will drive a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports next season. The move comes two weeks after he announced plans to turn his NHRA seat back over to his wife, ... Read More »

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RYDER CUP ’25: The recipe for what Justin Thomas calls the ‘biggest golf event ever’

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

Take the loudest and rowdiest event in golf. Put it on a public golf course in New York notorious for its proud and raucous crowds. Now fill it with 50,000 flag-waving fans at Bethpage Black. It’s a recipe that has made this Ryder Cup the most anticipated of them all. “I think hands down it’ll ... Read More »

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