September 19th, 2025

National Sports

Barnes paces offense as Utah State downs UTEP 28-16

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Bryson Barnes scored two touchdowns and Utah State beat UTEP 28-16 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams. Head coach Bronco Mendenhall earned his first win with the Aggies after leaving New Mexico. Barnes finished 18 of 27 with 229 yards passing and a touchdown. He added 29 ... Read More »

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Ronald Hernández, rookie Jayden Hibbert lead Atlanta United past Nashville 1-0

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defender Ronald Hernández scored in the first half and rookie Jayden Hibbert made it stand up for his second clean sheet in his third start to help Atlanta United cool off Nashville SC with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night. Hernández scored his first goal of the season and the second ... Read More »

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BYU overpowers Portland State 69-0 behind potent running game

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Bear Bachmeier threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead BYU to a 69-0 victory over Portland State in his collegiate debut on Saturday night. Bachmeier, a Stanford transfer, became the first true freshman to start at quarterback in a season opener for the Cougars. He totaled 129 ... Read More »

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Richardson leads dominant Tulsa rushing attack with TD in 35-7 opening win over Abilene Christian

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Dominic Richardson ran for 142 yards and a touchdown, leading a 263-yard team rushing performance for Tulsa in a dominant 35-7 win over Abilene Christian in a season opener for both teams on Saturday night. Tulsa quarterback Kirk Francis was 20 for 31 with 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns ... Read More »

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Tucker and Assad power Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Rockies

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Kyle Tucker had two hits and an RBI, Javier Assad won his first game in almost a year and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday night. Tucker reached base four times and scored twice, and Michael Busch, Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki had two hits apiece for the ... Read More »

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Duane Holmes scores 1st MLS goal, Dynamo beats St. Louis City 3-2

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Duane Holmes scored his first goal in MLS, Ezequiel Ponce added a goal and the Houston Dynamo beat St. Louis City 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a six-game winless skid. Holmes subbed on and scored moments later to make it 3-0 in the 72nd minute. OndĹ™ej Lingr ran onto a ... Read More »

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Raynor throws for 345 yards, 3 TDs and Arkansas State cruises to 42-24 victory over FCS-member SEMO

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Jaylen Raynor threw for 345 yards and three touchdowns, and Arkansas State added three touchdowns on the ground in a 42-24 victory over FCS-member Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams. Raynor’s 4-yard connection with Ja’Quez Cross gave Arkansas State the lead for good at ... Read More »

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FCS Austin Peay defeats Middle Tennessee for its first win over FBS team since 1987

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Parson threw two touchdown passes and Austin Peay rolled from the start in a 34-14 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday night. The Governors of the FCS defeated an FBS team for the first time since 1987 when they beat Kansas State in a season opener. Austin Peay snapped a ... Read More »

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Osman Bukari and Myrto Uzuni spark Austin to 3-1 victory over Earthquakes

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Osman Bukari and Myrto Uzuni scored first-half goals to lead Austin FC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Bukari used an assist from Owen Wolff to give Austin (10-9-8) the lead in the 12th minute. It was the third goal this season for Bukari and ... Read More »

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QBs Jayden Maiava, Husan Longstreet lead potent USC to 73-13 win over Missouri State

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayden Maiava passed for 295 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and Southern California had its highest-scoring game since 1930 in a 73-13 victory over Missouri State on Saturday night. Husan Longstreet completed all nine of his passes and rushed for two TDs in the touted freshman quarterback’s second-half ... Read More »

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Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes shine in debuts for No. 14 Michigan in 34-17 win over New Mexico

By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Justice Haynes ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns and Bryce Underwood threw a touchdown pass, leading No. 14 Michigan to a season-opening 34-17 win over New Mexico on Saturday night. The Wolverines built an early cushion after Haynes scored on 56- and 5-yard touchdown runs in the first quarter. ... Read More »

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