September 20th, 2025

National Sports

The ticket window for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to open. Here’s how it works.

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Buying tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to take patience, research and a lot of luck. And the ticket window is about to begin. From Sept. 10-19, Visa cardholders can enter a pre-sale draw covering all 104 games for the expanded 48-team tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, the U.S. and ... Read More »

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No. 21 Alabama looks to step up effort and intensity after lackluster loss in opener

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Of all the things that went wrong for Alabama in its season-opening loss at Florida State, this stood out: a lack of effort. It was evident when the Crimson Tide evaluated the 31-17 setback in Tallahassee. “A lot of coaches (are) fed up,” tight end Josh Cuevas said. “But it’s just ... Read More »

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Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near finish line

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — The 11th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short and finished without a winner because of a disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near the finish line in the Basque Country city of Bilbao on Wednesday. Police had to be called in to contain the protesters, many of them carrying Palestine flags ... Read More »

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Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near the finish line in Bilbao

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near the finish line in Bilbao. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Super Bowl champion Eagles host Cowboys in NFL opener

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Dallas (7-10) at Philadelphia (18-3) Thursday, 8:20 p.m., NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 8 Series record: Cowboys lead 71-57. Last meeting: Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-7 in Philadelphia on Dec. 29, 2024. Cowboys offense in 2024: overall (17), rush (27), pass (11), scoring (21). Cowboys defense in 2024: overall (28), rush (29), pass (17), ... Read More »

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College football Week 2: No. 15 Michigan visits No 18 Oklahoma in matchup of storied programs

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

All those top-10 matchups last week left college football fans wanting more. They’ll have to wait. It could be three weeks until there’s another one. That’s not to say there aren’t compelling matchups in Week 2. No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma is the only AP Top 25 matchup. They haven’t met since the ... Read More »

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Colton Herta’s next big move: From IndyCar to Cadillac’s Formula 1 team

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Colton Herta on Wednesday was named the test driver for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team — a move that gives the program its first American driver and takes Herta from IndyCar into the global series. The move had been speculated for the last two weeks but both Herta and team co-owner Dan Towriss refused ... Read More »

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Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast shut down, antipiracy group says

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast has been shut down after more than 1.6 billion visits in the past year, an antipiracy coalition announced Wednesday. The United States-based Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) said the shutdown was made in collaboration with Egyptian authorities. With its 80 associated domains, Streameast was the largest illicit live ... Read More »

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Formula 1: How to watch the Italian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Italian Grand Prix. It’s the 16th round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Italian Grand Prix on TV — In the U.S., on ESPN2. — Other countries are listed here. Italian Grand Prix schedule ... Read More »

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Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker faces injury setback before season opener, AP source says

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

New York Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker has an injury that could sideline him for the season opener and perhaps longer, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The news came just four days before the Jets open their season against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. ... Read More »

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FIFA hits Argentina and Albania with 6-figure fines after fan racism at World Cup qualifiers

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA fined six national federations on Wednesday, including defending champion Argentina, for racist abuse by fans at World Cup qualifiers in June. The six nations charged with “discrimination and racist abuse” were Albania, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, according to the sanctions list published by FIFA from its disciplinary committee. The ... Read More »

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