September 20th, 2025

National Sports

South Africa routs England by 7 wickets in first ODI after hosts bowled out for 131

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

LEEDS, England (AP) — England was bowled out for 131 before opener Aiden Markram’s 55-ball 86 led South Africa to a seven-wicket win Tuesday in the first of three one-day internationals between the teams. The hosts, possibly fatigued from the just-completed domestic Hundred competition, were dismissed in 24.3 overs at Headingley as Keshav Maharaj took ... Read More »

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Gundogan joins Galatasaray after ‘unforgettable moments’ at Man City

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ilkay Gundogan completed a move from Manchester City to Galatasaray on Tuesday, bringing an end to his second spell with the Premier League club. The former Germany international signed a two-year contract with Turkish champion Galatasaray and is the Istanbul club’s latest high-profile recruit during this transfer window after Victor Osimhen ... Read More »

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Drake places a $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner, wagering $300,000 on the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world to win the U.S. Open. The rapper known for placing big bets on sporting events — and often losing them — posted on social media the screenshot of a betting slip from Tuesday ... Read More »

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As WNBA regular season comes down to final days, playoff picture is still muddled

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

The playoff picture in the WNBA is unclear with nine days remaining in the regular season. Minnesota has clinched home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Everything else is to be determined. Las Vegas, Atlanta and Phoenix are within a half-game of each other for the 2-3-4 seeds heading into Tuesday night. New York is two games ... Read More »

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Josh Sargent hopes to end 6-year international scoring drought, aims for World Cup roster spot

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

Josh Sargent could end a 2,088-day international goal drought Saturday when the United States plays South Korea in the first of eight friendlies coach Mauricio Pochettino will use to evaluate his player pool before his pre-World Cup training camp. Rather than dwell on the dry spell, Sargent would rather concentrate on his hot start for ... Read More »

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Ilkay Gundogan completes move from Man City to Galatasaray

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ilkay Gundogan completed a move from Manchester City to Galatasaray on Tuesday, bringing an end to his second spell with the Premier League club. The former Germany international signed a contract with Turkish champion Galatasaray and is the Istanbul club’s latest high-profile recruit during this transfer window after Victor Osimhen and ... Read More »

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Receiver Gabe Davis is rejoining the Bills after agreeing to a practice-squad deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are bringing back another familiar face by agreeing to a deal with Gabe Davis that adds the receiver to the team’s practice squad, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »

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College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes took the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3. The Buckeyes slid into position to dominate this week’s rankings with 55 first-place votes after besting the preseason poll’s No. 1 Texas ... Read More »

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Israel advances at EuroBasket along with Slovenia and France as Giannis rests

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — Deni Avdija led the way with 22 points as Israel reached the knockout stage at EuroBasket with a 92-89 win over Belgium on Tuesday, when Slovenia and France also advanced. Luka Doncic scored 26 points as Slovenia overcame Iceland 87-79 to reach the last 16, qualifying France along the way. The ... Read More »

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Defending national champion Ohio State is new No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top five, Alabama plummets to No. 21

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Defending national champion Ohio State is new No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top five, Alabama plummets to No. 21. The Associated Press... Read More »

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76ers’ Jared McCain eyes a return after a torn meniscus cut short his promising rookie season

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain said his plan “for sure” was to return to play in training camp after his promising rookie season was cut short because of a torn meniscus. “Right now, I’m on pace,” McCain said Tuesday. The 21-year-old McCain was off to a fantastic start in his brief career ... Read More »

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