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Falcons WR Mooney’s status may not be known until ‘last minute’ before opener against Bucs
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Wide receiver Darnell Mooney participated in practice on Wednesday. However the Atlanta Falcons still do not know if the projected starter will be available for Sunday’s season opener against Tampa Bay. Mooney suffered a shoulder injury in the team’s first official practice of training camp and did not play in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How mom’s conversations in a Rio hair salon led to soccer star’s unsubstantiated betting charges
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
Conversations in the hairdressing salon owned by the mother of Brazilian soccer player Lucas Paqueta were key to the West Ham forward being accused of spot fixing bets in the Premier League. Paqueta was ultimately cleared of the charges and on Wednesday a 314-page document was published outlining the details of the case. A commission ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers, Elks looking for Labour Day retribution on their home fields
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks have a shot at earning Labour Day redemption this week. Both teams are home after dropping the opener of their respective Labour Day series on the road. Winnipeg lost 34-30 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday before the Calgary Stampeders dispatched Edmonton 28-7 on Monday. Winnipeg (6-5) hosts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert enjoying first taste of life in camp with Canada
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
Holding American, Canadian and Jamaican passports, Atlanta United goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert has options when it comes to international play. This week, it’s Canada’s turn. The 21-year-old Hibbert is in camp with 28th-ranked Canada for games against No. 48 Romania on Friday in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea next Tuesday. So far, so good. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Ward era debuts for the Titans in their season opener at Denver
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have done everything possible so that rookie quarterback Cam Ward is as ready as possible to start the season opener against the Denver Broncos. Time’s up Sunday. “All that’s left to do is to go do it and prove it, and I’m looking forward to that,” coach Brian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Force’s charisma and demeanor remain undaunted despite long, tough recovery from horrific crash
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Force’s flamboyant personality still shines brightly. The memories of a horrific crash 14 months ago have started to fade away, and Force’s charisma and million-dollar smile — two features that played a role in his success on the track and on television — remain in place. He didn’t stay away long, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACC, power conferences make their claim of TV spots with more Friday night football games
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
There is added zip for Louisville linebacker TJ Quinn when it comes to playing a Friday night game. “It’s all eyes on us, and I like that,” Quinn said. And these days, there’s a lot more chances in the Atlantic Coast Conference and across the power conferences, for that matter. Friday nights have gone from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russell Wilson brings leadership and quarterback stability to the New York Giants
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Russell Wilson is known for his “moon ball” deep throws and brings Super Bowl-winning experience to the New York Giants, who know all about what the veteran quarterback can do on the field. That’s why they signed him. Since he arrived, Wilson has shown something off the field that has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roy Jones Jr. given the 1988 Olympic gold medal by the boxer who got the controversial win over him
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
Roy Jones Jr. has the gold medal from the 1988 Olympics — thanks to a gift from the South Korean fighter who defeated him in the controversial boxing match. Park Si-hun traveled to Jones’ ranch in Pensacola, Florida, two years ago and gave the Hall of Famer the medal that Jones seemed to have earned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Army and Kansas State face off in football Saturday night with military pride on both their minds
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — There is a little more meaning when Army plays certain schools in football. Kansas State is one of them. It might not seem like it at first glance. One of the nation’s flagship military schools has only played the land-grant college twice in its history, the first matchup at West Point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What Super Bowl ceremony? Eagles insist championship is behind them going into opener against Dallas
By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Sirianni is the son of a high school football coach, using what he learned from his dad into his own successful coaching career, first in college, then eventually in the NFL. Sirianni is a bit of a coaching lifer, and knows intricate details about the game. So it seemed a bit ... Read More »
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