September 18th, 2025

National Sports

Sinner was worried about more than his rackets when US Open fan tried to open his bag

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — When a fan tried to grab Jannik Sinner’s bag after a U.S. Open match, the defending champion wasn’t just worried about losing some of his tennis equipment. “I checked straightaway if he took something, because I don’t have only rackets there,” Sinner said Wednesday night after returning to the semifinals at ... Read More »

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Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 13 Cincinnati 9 Detroit 6 N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona 2 Texas 0 Baltimore 7 San Diego 5 St. Louis 5 Athletics 1 American League Cleveland 8 Boston 1 Tampa Bay 9 Seattle 4 Chicago White Sox 4 Minnesota 3 L.A. Angels 4 Kansas City 3 Houston 8 N.Y. Yankees 7 ... Read More »

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Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese aired her frustrations with the Chicago Sky as the franchise finishes another losing season. The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the team doesn’t improve its outlook. “I am very vocal about ... Read More »

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Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn’t mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been almost unhittable since the All-Star break. In fact, for the first five innings against Atlanta on Wednesday night, the 24-year-old right-hander didn’t allow any hits at all to the Braves. But then came manager Craig Counsell’s hard stop. Once he reached 75 pitches, Horton ... Read More »

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Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open and will face Sinner in the semifinals

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime got past Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the U.S. Open across 4 hours, 10 minutes on Wednesday to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal — and second at Flushing Meadows. The No. 25-seeded Auger-Aliassime’s only other trip to the final four at a major ... Read More »

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Jannik Sinner takes his US Open title defense into the semifinals by beating Musetti

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner returned to the U.S. Open semifinals by beating No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday night in the first all-Italian matchup in a men’s major quarterfinal. The No. 1 seed continued what’s been an easy title defense and on Friday will face No. 25 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, ... Read More »

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Rugby Championship: Wilson back as captain, Lynagh at flyhalf for Wallabies against Argentina

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

TOWNSVILLE, Australia (AP) — Australia captain Harry Wilson will return from a knee injury to lead the Wallabies against Argentina on Saturday while 22-year-old flyhalf Tom Lynagh also comes back into the side for the Rugby Championship match. Andrew Kellaway was named at fullback on Thursday by head coach Joe Schmidt as Kellaway edges closer ... Read More »

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Koch family agrees to buy a 10% stake in the NFL’s New York Giants, AP source says

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the NFL’s New York Giants, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the deal must be approved by owners. That could come as soon as their next meeting in ... Read More »

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Brewers, Yelich scratched with back issue before Phillies game, not expected out long

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich was a late scratch from Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with lower back soreness, but is not expected to be out of the lineup long. Yelich, originally in the lineup in the cleanup spot, is hitting .268 with a team-high 27 homers and 92 ... Read More »

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Astros walk their way to 8-7 comeback win over Yankees

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Taylor Trammell worked a bases-loaded walk to score the go-ahead run as part of a four-run eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Devin Williams (3-6) walked the bases loaded with one out, but struck out RamĂłn UrĂ­as before walking ... Read More »

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Chapman homers twice after appealing suspension to help the Giants beat the Rockies

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Matt Chapman hit two home runs after appealing a one-game suspension, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep with their fourth straight victory. Chapman gave the Giants a 1-0 lead in the second with a 450-foot shot to center field off ... Read More »

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