September 19th, 2025

National Sports

Mike McDaniel maintaining his cool as 0-2 Dolphins travel to face AFC East rival Bills in prime time

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Amid the Miami Dolphins’ 0-2 start, a plane circling overhead on Sunday towing a banner calling for his job, and facing a short week and trip to Buffalo, where he’s never won as a head coach, Mike McDaniel hasn’t lost the plot or his composure. McDaniel was his familiar cool ... Read More »

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ACC schools eye scheduling, TV viewership as way to bump up the bottom line in new revenue model

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

Mike Norvell got everything he wanted with his Florida State team opening against tradition-rich Alabama — and winning — on network television. “We’re going to play an aggressive schedule,” the coach said. “We want those showcase games.” They pay off more than ever in the Atlantic Coast Conference, too. The league now incorporates TV viewership ... Read More »

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First-year Argo Doege to start important home contest versus Montreal Alouettes

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

TORONTO — Jarret Doege will be the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night. Argos head coach Ryan Dinwiddie officially named Doege as his starter following the club’s practice Wednesday. The move wasn’t overly surprising as Dinwiddie said Tuesday he was leaning toward having Doege face Montreal at BMO ... Read More »

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Veteran kicker Hajrullahu making clutch contribution for Toronto Argonauts

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

TORONTO — In the roller-coaster that’s been the Toronto Argonauts’ 2025 season, kicker Lirim Hajrullahu has been one of the club’s few constants. Hajrullahu, 35, has been a key figure for Toronto over its last two games. On Friday night, his 48-yard field goal with no time remaining earned the Argos a 31-30 comeback win ... Read More »

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Champions League newcomers Bodo/Glimt and Pafos get hard-won points. PSG starts title defense

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

Champions League newcomers Bodo/Glimt of Norway and Pafos from Cyprus got hard-earned points in debut-making draws Wednesday, playing before Paris Saint-Germain started its title defense. Bodo/Glimt had a second-half penalty kick saved and then trailed by two goals at Slavia Prague, before rallying with goals in the 78th and 90th minutes. Substitute Sondre Brunstad Fet ... Read More »

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Bears, star CB Jaylon Johnson mulling options with season-ending surgery possible

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and star cornerback Jaylon Johnson are mulling their options after the two-time Pro Bowler indicated this week he might have season-ending groin surgery. Coach Ben Johnson had no update Wednesday, saying “nothing official has been decided yet.” The Bears (0-2) host Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys ... Read More »

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College football picks: Average winning margin in FBS after Week 3 is widest since at least 2000

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

If you think there have been a lot of lopsided games through the first three weeks of the season, you’re right. Let us count the ways: The average winning margin in the Football Bowl Subdivision is 25.5 points per game and 28.9 per game when one of the teams is from a power conference. A ... Read More »

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Bruins will be start training camp without leading scorer David Pastrnak (tendinitis)

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak will miss the first few practices of training camp because of tendinitis, general manager Don Sweeney said Wednesday. Pastrnak “won’t skate for the first couple of days,” Sweeney said, clarifying that the four-time All-Star will be on the ice but not practicing with the team. Sweeney ... Read More »

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Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche enter training camp in an unfamiliar state — with very little drama. There are no concerns about the availability of forward Valeri Nichushkin or worries over the health of captain Gabriel Landeskog and whether he might be back. There’s no angst over the goaltender, too. Sure, the first-round loss ... Read More »

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Kvaratskhelia to start for PSG in Champions league opener against Atalanta

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia recovered from a calf injury to start against Atalanta as Paris Saint-Germain began its Champions League title defense on Wednesday. The Georgia winger picked up the injury Sunday during a 2-0 win over Lens in the French league and had been rated as doubtful for the game at the Parc ... Read More »

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Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Rams in a playoff rematch

By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025

Saquon Barkley had to give the Los Angeles Rams nightmares throughout the offseason. Barkley had 460 yards rushing and four touchdowns against the Rams in two victories for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, including a playoff game. Three of the four TD runs were 70-plus yards and the other was a 62-yard scamper. He ran ... Read More »

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