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Illinois’ football home is now known as Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus makes $100M donation
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ football stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus and philanthropist Larry Gies made a $100 million donation to the school’s athletic department. The school announced Tuesday the gift is the largest in the athletic program’s history. Gies’ name also is on the university’s College of Business. Gies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arbuckle to start for Argos against Elks with Kelly activated from injured list
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie said at practice Tuesday that Nick Arbuckle will start at quarterback this weekend against the Edmonton Elks. Chad Kelly, the CFL’s outstanding player in 2023, has been activated from the six-game injured list, but it remains unclear if he will dress for Saturday’s contest at BMO Field. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers cut Jake Moody, place George Kittle on injured reserve, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday after the 2023 third-round pick missed two field goals in the season opener, a person familiar with the move said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the move. The person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nebraska’s Kristen Brown joins NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nebraska deputy athletic director Kristen Brown has been appointed to the 12-member NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, the NCAA announced Tuesday. Brown fills the committee position vacated by new SMU executive deputy athletic director Colleen Sorem. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be appointed to the NCAA Division I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Tech QB Haynes King ‘looks good’ in recovery from injury ahead of visit from No. 12 Clemson
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King showed in a season-opening win over Colorado why expectations are high for him in 2025. His backup, freshman Aaron Philo, showed in Week 2 why coach Brent Key believed in the preseason he had the “best quarterback room in the nation.” Key said Tuesday that King is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign goalie Dustin Wolf to 7-year, $52.5 million extension
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames signed goalie Dustin Wolf to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension Tuesday. Wolf finished second in Calder Trophy voting last season as NHL rookie of the year. He had a 29-16-8 record with a .910 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average. The 24-year-old American finished 11th in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Georgia QB Stockton looking for more explosive offense in his first road start at Tennessee
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s lackluster offense in a win over Austin Peay failed to generate momentum for quarterback Gunner Stockton as he now prepares for his first true road game in the No. 6 Bulldogs’ visit to No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday. Stockton appeared tentative on some throws as Georgia led by only 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks RB Rankin, Ticats DL Howsare, Roughriders O-line top CFL honour roll
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Julian Howsare, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offensive line highlight the Week 14 edition of the CFL’s honour roll. Rankin earned a grade of 92.6 after a stellar performance in a 31-19 win over visiting Calgary on Saturday. He rushed for 204 yards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There’s hope in Florida, with the state’s 7 FBS teams off to a combined 11-3 start
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — It’s early. A lot will happen over the next three months of college football. Nobody is guaranteed anything. That said, hope reigns all across Florida. No. 5 Miami, No. 10 Florida State and No. 18 South Florida are all in the AP Top 25. Those three teams are 2-0, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers sign Jabrill Peppers to bolster secondary after DeShon Elliott’s injury
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged from their season opener against the New York Jets unbeaten but not unscathed. Enter Jabrill Peppers. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers are signing the veteran safety while starter DeShon Elliott recovers from a knee injury suffered in the first half against the Jets. Peppers, 29, became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro-Palestinian protests at Spanish Vuelta force organizers to cut short another stage
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
POIO, Spain (AP) — The 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short Tuesday after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the road a few kilometers from the finish line. It was the second time a stage was cut short because of the protests at the three-week Grand Tour race in Spain. Race organizers took the times ... Read More »
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