National Sports
Wisconsin’s Fickell says delay in eligibility ruling for CB Nyzier Fourqurean is ‘unacceptable’
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says it’s “unacceptable” that a federal judge still hasn’t ruled on the potential eligibility of Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean with the season more than halfway done. “To see what has happened to Nyzier is a shame,” Fickell said Monday at the end of his weekly news conference. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Daniels’ leg injury and major defensive woes threaten to derail the Commanders’ season
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Of all the bad things that the Washington Commanders did, or that happened to them, in their latest loss — and it’s a lengthy list — nothing was as worrisome as the sight of Jayden Daniels grabbing at his right hamstring as he limped off the field following a sack and fumble ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crucial mistakes by defense and Penix prove too much to overcome as Falcons’ 2-game win streak ends
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — After a two-game winning streak had Atlanta over .500, a night of mistakes against San Francisco provided the painful reminder that the Falcons must avoid those miscues if they are to achieve their goal of their first winning season and first postseason since 2017. The Falcons (3-3) struggled to contain Christian McCaffrey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue’s Smith earns unanimous AP preseason All-America honors, joined by Texas Tech’s Toppin
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Braden Smith played with Zach Edey in the 2024 national championship game and followed his large footsteps by becoming an All-American last season. The Purdue guard had a chance to leave for the NBA over the summer, but, like Edey before him, decided to return for another chance at a national championship under coach Matt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mjällby, a tiny team from fishing village, wins Swedish league title to cap astounding season
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Mjällby, a tiny team from a remote fishing village next to the Baltic Sea, won the Swedish league title on Monday for one of the most remarkable achievements in European soccer. A 2-0 win at IFK Gothenburg ensured Mjällby held an unassailable 11-point lead with three rounds left in Sweden’s top league, Allsvenskan. The improbable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Braun agrees to $125M, 5-year extension with Denver Nuggets
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Shooting guard Christian Braun agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Monday. His agent, Bill Duffy, confirmed the deal to The Associated Press. It was first reported by ESPN. The 24-year-old Braun is coming off a season with the Nuggets in which he moved into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Player of the Week: Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love ran for career-high 228 yards in win over USC
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 8 of the season: Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame Love rushed for a career-high 228 yards and a touchdown in the Fighting Irish’s 34-24 win over Southern California. Love’s total was the sixth-highest on the Notre Dame all-time list, and he became the 14th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — In breaking down Colorado’s fast start, Nathan MacKinnon got to the point about as quick as he moves along the ice. “Our lineup,” the speedy forward said, “is really good.” The Avalanche (5-0-1) have recorded at least a point in all six games this season. It’s tied for the fifth-longest point streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles don’t need perfection from Jalen Hurts. It sure helps when he is for the Super Bowl champs
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts emptied some frustration as he walked into the Eagles’ locker room after he gave his lagging offense a jolt by throwing for 326 yards in a win over Minnesota. “We ain’t (expletive) losers no more,” Hurts was caught saying in a social media post. No, the Eagles certainly aren’t losers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour returns to Austin, Texas, for fall event with Good Good as title sponsor
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
The PGA Tour is returning to Austin, Texas, for a FedEx Cup Fall event next year with the popular YouTube group “Good Good Golf” as a title sponsor for the first time. The Good Good Championship will be held Nov. 12-15 on the Fazio Canyons Course at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ledecka to race in snowboarding at Olympics instead of Alpine downhill due to scheduling conflict
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
PRAGUE (AP) — Ester Ledecka, the only woman to win gold in two different sports at the same Winter Olympics, has made a tough choice for for the Milan-Cortina Games. The Czech standout is skipping the Alpine downhill event in order to seek a third straight Olympic gold in snowboarding’s giant slalom after all efforts ... Read More »
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