September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Natasha Howard scores 17 as Fever beat Mystics 84-65, clinch playoff spot

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Natasha Howard scored 17 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Washington Mystics 94-65 on Sunday to clinch a spot in the 2025 WNBA playoffs. The Fever (23-20) advance to the postseason for the second consecutive year, despite losing five players — including the 2024 WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark ... Read More »

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Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass, Travis Etienne ran for 143 yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 to give their new regime a debut victory Sunday. Brian Thomas Jr. also ran for a score for Jacksonville, which controlled both lines of scrimmage and kept Lawrence upright all ... Read More »

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Josh Bell homers as Nationals rally with 5 in the 9th to beat Cubs 6-3

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Josh Bell hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals rallied with five runs in the ninth inning off Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to stun Chicago 6-3 on Sunday. Chicago entered the ninth leading 3-1, but Palencia (1-6) failed to retire any of the five National hitters he faced before leaving ... Read More »

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Greene strikes out 12, Reds beat Mets 3-2 after Sproat takes no-hit bid into 6th of big league debut

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene tied a season high with 12 strikeouts and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Mets 3-2 Sunday to take two of three from New York and move back above .500. New York’s Brandon Sproat (0-1) held the Reds hitless through 5 1/3 innings in his major league debut before allowing three ... Read More »

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Sosa homers and drives in three runs as White Sox stay hot with 6-4 win over Tigers

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon. Sosa walked and scored in the first inning, hit a solo homer in the third and hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth as the White Sox won for the ... Read More »

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Burger and Jung get to Valdez as Rangers beat Astros 4-2 to keep pace in AL wild card

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger followed Josh Jung’s tiebreaking double with a two-run homer off Framber Valdez in the sixth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Sunday to keep pace in the American League wild-card race. The Rangers (74-70) remained 1 1/2 games behind Seattle (75-58), which won at ... Read More »

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Phillies’ Trea Turner leaves game against Marlins because of right hamstring strain

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner left Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning because of a right hamstring strain. Turner hit a solo homer in the sixth to narrow Philadelphia’s deficit to 4-2. When his turn came again in the seventh, Turner legged out a grounder and ... Read More »

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Otto López homers twice, Marlins beat Phillies 5-4 to avoid 3-game sweep

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Otto López homered twice and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep by the NL East leaders. Troy Johnston had two hits for the Marlins, who snapped a five-game skid. Ronny Henriquez (7-1) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, and Lake Bachar escaped a ... Read More »

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Aaron Rodgers looks right at home vs. Jets in Steelers debut with 4 TD passes in win

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers looked right at home as a visitor in his debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 41-year-old quarterback threw four touchdown passes against his former team in a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Rodgers’ first game with Pittsburgh to begin his 21st NFL season came ... Read More »

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Alcaraz wins the 3rd set against Sinner to close in on the US Open title. Trump gets cheers and boos

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz won the third set 6-1 against Jannik Sinner on Sunday to get a set away from a second U.S. Open title. The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz won the first five games of the set, which he wrapped up in 31 minutes. Alcaraz won the first set 6-2 in 37 minutes ... Read More »

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Buccaneers ride 2 TD catches by rookie Egbuka to dramatic 23-20 win over Penix, Falcons

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Emeka Egbuka caught two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 25-yarder with 59 seconds remaining, and Tampa Bay recovered after losing the lead on a marathon drive by Atlanta to beat the Falcons 23-20 in a dramatic opening game Sunday. Following Baker Mayfield’s 25-yard pass to Egbuka, Chase McLaughlin’s missed extra point ... Read More »

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