September 18th, 2025

National Sports

NFL Inactive Report

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

The National Football League Inactive Report. DALLAS COWBOYS vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — DALLAS: DT Mazi Smith, RB Jaydon Blue, LB Shemar James, OT Ajani Cornelius, OT Hakeem Adeniji, OG Trevor Keegan, DT Perrion Winfrey. PHILADELPHIA: EDGE Azeez Ojulari, QB Tanner McKee, EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo, OL Drew Kendall, OT Cameron Williams, OL Kenyon Green, DT Ty ... Read More »

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Suárez shines as Phillies beat Brewers 2-0 to win series between NL division leaders

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ranger Suárez pitched six shutout innings, Trea Turner singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 on Thursday. The Phillies won two of three games the matchup between NL division leaders. Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta extended his scoreless innings streak to ... Read More »

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Ava Duvernay and Stacey Allaster accept Billie Jean King Champions of Equality award

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Ava Duvernay and U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster accepted the Billie Jean King Champions of Equality Award on Thursday, in honor of their groundbreaking work in the film and sports industries. The award is given to trailblazers in gender equality, and was started in 2023 in honor of the ... Read More »

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School changing ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds’ to comply with NY ban on Native American team names

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

BOHEMIA, N.Y. (AP) — A school district in New York City’s suburbs agreed this week to change its “Thunderbirds” nickname to simply the “T-Birds” in order to comply with the state’s mandate to retire all Native American sports names and mascots. According to the deal, Connetquot Central School District on Long Island would be allowed ... Read More »

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NCAA committee recommends eliminating spring transfer window for FBS players; vote looms

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

The NCAA’s FBS Oversight Committee has recommended eliminating the spring transfer window and having just a 10-day window starting on Jan. 2. The committee is also proposing that December be a recruiting dead period. Coaches would still be able to call, write, text or email prospects, but visits on or off campus, would not be ... Read More »

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Royals place right-hander Seth Lugo on IL because of lower back strain

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day Injured List on Thursday because of a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to Monday. Originally scheduled to start Thursday night against the Los Angeles Angels, Lugo (8-7) was was scratched Wednesday because of back discomfort. “He came ... Read More »

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Canadian racer Greg Moore’s helmet stolen from museum in Vancouver

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

VANCOUVER — A racing helmet worn by one of Canada’s highest-profile IndyCar racers has been stolen from a museum in Vancouver. The BC Sports Hall of Fame says the theft happened on Wednesday, when staff noticed a helmet worn by Greg Moore was taken from a mannequin on display beside his IndyCar. Moore, from Maple ... Read More »

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49ers head to Seattle for season opener against NFC West rival Seahawks

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

San Francisco (6-11) at Seattle (10-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m., EDT, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 2 1/2. Series record: Seahawks lead 31-23. Last meeting: Seahawks beat 49ers 20-17 on Nov. 17, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. 49ers offense: overall (4), rush (12), pass (4), scoring (13). 49ers defense: overall (25), rush (15), pass (28), ... Read More »

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NY school agrees to change ‘Thunderbirds’ name to ‘T-Birds’ to comply with state’s mascot ban

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

BOHEMIA, N.Y. (AP) — A school district in New York City’s suburbs agreed this week to change its “Thunderbirds” nickname to simply the “T-Birds” in order to comply with the state’s mandate to retire all Native American sports names and mascots. According to the deal, Connetquot Central School District on Long Island would be allowed ... Read More »

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Clay Helton returning to Coliseum with Georgia Southern 4 years after his firing from USC

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clay Helton twice became the head football coach at Southern California under bizarre circumstances. The folksy assistant stepped up both times to calm the perpetual chaos around the Trojans, whose attempts to recapture their past glories over the past 15 years have usually failed. Helton then held this perilous job longer ... Read More »

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Shohei Ohtani will pitch Monday for the Dodgers; Will Smith sidelined at least through the weekend

By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on Monday against Colorado in Los Angeles. Ohtani was scheduled to start Wednesday at Pittsburgh. However, because of a chest cold, he was limited to designated hitter duties, and Emmet Sheehan started in the Dodgers’ 3-0 loss. Dodgers catcher ... Read More »

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