National Sports
Nine NHL teams have a new coach. Here’s what to expect from the changes
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
When Mike Sullivan’s time in Pittsburgh came to an end after nearly a decade behind the bench produced two Stanley Cup championships, he became the most-sought after coach on the market. With plenty of vacancies around the NHL, Sullivan had his pick of the litter. He landed with the New York Rangers, tasked with taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants turn to Jaxson Dart as starter, becoming latest team unwilling to wait to see rookie QB
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
As soon as the New York Giants put in the card to draft Jaxson Dart with he 25th overall pick in April the time was ticking for when he would take over as starter. Even though New York had signed Russell Wilson in free agency and quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Jordan Love thrived after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What are Gaelic games and how are they producing NFL hopefuls in kicking and punting?
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Ireland’s indigenous sports are called Gaelic games, and Gaelic football in particular features kicking skills that can transfer to American football via placekicking and punting. A growing number of Gaelic football players are giving American football a shot, either through college programs or the NFL’s international player pathway program. Before the Pittsburgh Steelers face the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 Alabama seeks road redemption at No. 5 Georgia after a string of losses away from home
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Quarterback Ty Simpson and No. 17 Alabama are feeling much more comfortable than they did a few weeks ago. Lopsided wins against Louisiana-Monroe and Wisconsin, plus a bye week, will do that. A much bigger — and likely less relaxing — challenge comes at fifth-ranked and undefeated Georgia on Saturday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nottingham Forest’s 30-year wait ends with Europa League opener at Real Betis
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
SEVILLA, Spain (AP) — Nottingham Forest returns to European competition after three decades with a trip to Spain to face Real Betis in its Europa League opener Wednesday. The Premier League team reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the current second-tier competition, in the 1995-96 season and hasn’t been back. Forest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two soccer players in Australia given good-behavior bonds for match-fixing
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Two former A-League soccer players were given the equivalent of a good-behavior bond on Wednesday for taking 10,000 Australian dollars ( $6,600) to deliberately receive yellow cards in a betting scam. Ex-Macarthur Bulls players Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis will serve a two-year conditional release order, similar to a good behavior bond, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak going, host the Dodgers
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (88-69, first in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (80-77, third in the NL West) Phoenix; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Blake Snell (5-4, 2.44 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 67 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (7-3, 3.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 123 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays meet in game 2 of series
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays (76-81, fourth in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (74-83, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Wednesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane Baz (10-12, 4.99 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 173 strikeouts); Orioles: Tyler Wells (2-0, 2.04 ERA, 0.62 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox aim to break 4-game road slide, play the Yankees
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Chicago White Sox (58-99, fifth in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (89-68, second in the AL East) New York; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Fraser Ellard (0-2, 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Yankees: Max Fried (18-5, 2.92 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 182 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins seek to prolong win streak, play the Phillies
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Miami Marlins (77-80, third in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (92-65, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Ryan Weathers (2-1, 3.21 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (14-7, 4.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 206 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins are looking to keep their seven-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers aim to stop losing streak in game against the Guardians
By Canadian Press on September 24th, 2025
Detroit Tigers (85-72, second in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (85-72, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (8-14, 4.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 182 strikeouts); Guardians: Tanner Bibee (11-11, 4.34 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 157 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers, on a seven-game losing streak, take ... Read More »
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