September 19th, 2025

National Sports

14 former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have filed a civil lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine, expanding a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete three years ago. The lawsuit filed ... Read More »

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Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw reportedly collapses while coaching son’s football team

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw collapsed while coaching his 9-year-old son’s football team, according to media reports. Shaw, 33, was taken to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, where The State newspaper says he was in ICU as of Thursday morning. Shaw was South Carolina’s starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013. ... Read More »

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami near deal to extend contract through at least 2026, AP source says

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details of a contract extension that would keep the Argentine soccer great with the club into at least 2026 and possibly beyond, a person with knowledge of the matter said Thursday. The talks on what will be structured as a multi-year ... Read More »

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IOC president praises progress of Milan’s Winter Games venues

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry hailed the progress being made in the construction of key venues for next year’s Winter Games after visiting sites in Milan on Thursday. Coventry, along with members of the IOC executive board and local organizers, toured the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in the south of the ... Read More »

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Kimi Antonelli takes extra ‘fuel’ to Azerbaijan GP after Toto Wolff criticism

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Kimi Antonelli says he has extra motivation to iron out mistakes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff branded his performance “underwhelming” at the last Formula 1 race in Italy. “I think it was mainly related to the race, which I agree wasn’t the best. But I ... Read More »

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Predators captain Roman Josi on ice at training camp after POTS diagnosis

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville captain Roman Josi is healthy and available as the Predators hit the ice Thursday for the start of training camp after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, known as POTS, late last season. “He feels great right now,” general manager Barry Trotz said. The Predators said Josi was expected back ... Read More »

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José Mourinho is back in Portugal to coach after reaching a deal with Benfica

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — JosĂ© Mourinho is back in Portugal to coach after reaching a deal with Benfica. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Photo highlights from Day 6 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from Day 6 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo. ___ AP News sports: https://apnews.com/sports AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews/ The Associated Press... Read More »

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Stanišić added to Bayern Munich’s injury list with knee problem

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich will be without Josip Stanišić for some time because of a knee injury sustained in the win over Chelsea in the Champions League. Stanišić suffered a partial injury to the medial ligament of the right knee, the Bavarian powerhouse said. It does not say how long the left back would ... Read More »

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No. 7 Florida State enjoying impressive turnaround heading into matchup with Kent State

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State went 2-10 last year and ranked 131st in scoring offense. Kent State, meanwhile, didn’t win a game and was last, 134th, in scoring. Both teams have enjoyed modest turnarounds heading into their matchup Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU coach Mike Norvell hired six new assistant coaches, added nearly ... Read More »

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McLaughlin-Levrone cracks 48 seconds in historically fast 400 at the worlds

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack 48 seconds in the 400 meters Thursday, finishing in 47.78 in an historically fast one-lap race at the world championships. McLaughlin-Levrone had company. Second-place finisher Marileidy Paulino clocked 47.98 on the rain-slickened track in Tokyo. They were the second and ... Read More »

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