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Oklahoma State’s Hejny shines before injury in 27-7 win over UT Martin
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Hauss Hejny threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in one quarter before getting injured, and Oklahoma State defeated UT Martin 27-7 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Hejny passed for 96 yards and a touchdown and ran for 27 yards and another score before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schwarber’s historic night leads Phillies rout over Braves
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish the feat. Schwarber was 4 for 6 with a Phillies-record nine RBIs. He took the outright National League homer lead with 49 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jay Wright steps away from TV analyst role to focus on Villanova position
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright has decided to step away from being a full-time television analyst after three years to devote more time to his other position at Villanova University. Wright was hired by CBS Sports and TNT Sports as a college basketball analyst in 2022. He was a game analyst during the regular season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nerves and pressure get to Coco Gauff at the US Open before she wins again
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — This would not have been easy for anyone, and it was not easy for Coco Gauff. She is aware of the expectations of others. She has her own expectations, too, of course. An exit in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday night simply would not do. And double-faulting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mensah shines in second half of Duke debut in 45-17 win over Elon
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Darian Mensah threw three second-half touchdown passes in his Duke debut and the Blue Devils broke free from a halftime tie to defeat Elon 45-17 in Thursday night’s season opener. Mensah, a transfer from Tulane, finished 27-for-34 for 389 yards, including 11-for-11 in the second half. The Blue Devils posted the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole LaCrue scores 3 touchdowns, leads Eastern Illinois to 24-14 win over Dayton
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Cole LaCrue rushed for 193 yards with three touchdowns, leading Eastern Illinois to a 24-14 victory over Dayton on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. LaCrue added 179 yards passing, going 9-for-17, and the Panthers finished with 465 total yards. Charles Kellom added 133 yards and Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bellinger, Chisholm, Grisham homers power Yankees past White Sox 10-4 for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham hit two-run homers and Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a solo shot as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to five game with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. Bellinger (three hits) and Grisham homered for the second straight game and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State’s late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State stopped East Carolina on a fourth-and-1 deep in its own end with 37 seconds left to hold on for a 24-17 season-opening win Thursday night. After trailing 17-0 early, ECU pushed all the way to the Wolfpack’s 9-yard line on a drive for the tie, with Katin Houser throwing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skylar Diggins scores 19 of her 23 points after halftime and the Storm rally past the Lynx 93-79
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Skylar Diggins scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike had 12 points and nine rebounds, and the Seattle Storm rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-79 on Thursday night. Seattle, which trailed 39-18 midway through the second quarter, tied its second-largest comeback win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Thomas avenges 2024 blowout, breezes by Lindenwood 35-13
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Thomas combined for 447 yards of total offense and five touchdowns as the Tommies beat Lindenwood 35-13 on Thursday night in a season opener for both teams. The Lions missed three field goals and lost a fumble, resulting in four scrapped drives down the stretch. Despite the loss, Nate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minicucci has 4 TDs, Delaware spoils DeSean Jackson’s debut at Delaware State 35-17
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Nick Minicucci threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth and Delaware made its debut at the FBS level with a 35-17 win over Delaware State and its new coach DeSean Jackson on Thursday night. The Blue Hens, now a Conference USA member, wrapped it up when Minicucci found a ... Read More »
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