September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Simeone’s first Serie A goal in a year sees Torino upset Roma 1-0

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — Argentinian forward Giovanni Simeone scored his first Serie A goal in more than a year to help Torino to a surprise 1-0 win at Roma on Sunday. It was Torino’s first win of the season under new coach Marco Baroni and Roma’s first loss after two 1-0 victories in Gian Piero Gasperini’s ... Read More »

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Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, dies at 46

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britain’s Press Association reported Sunday. Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious. “Officers were ... Read More »

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Despite a stumble, Sha’Carri makes the 100-meter final at world championships

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson squeezed into the 100-meter final at track world championships Sunday, failing to get the top-two finish she needed in her semifinal to automatically qualify but earning one of the last two wild-card spots. She stumbled on her fifth step out of the starting block and spent the rest of the ... Read More »

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Photo highlights from Day 2 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Photo highlights from Day 2 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ AP News sports: https://apnews.com/sports AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews/ The Associated Press... Read More »

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More than 1,500 police on hand for final stage of Spanish Vuelta amid pro-Palestinian protests

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — More than 1,500 police officers have been deployed ahead of the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta in Madrid on Sunday as more pro-Palestinian protests were expected for the final stage of the three-week long cycling race. The Grand Tour event turned into a diplomatic battleground and was largely disrupted by protesters ... Read More »

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WNBA playoffs begin with star-studded matchups and teams looking for redemption

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four series beginning. Minnesota plays Golden State, Las Vegas takes on Seattle, Atlanta faces Indiana and Phoenix goes against New York. While the playoffs will be missing the league’s young stars as Caitlin Clark is sidelined with a groin injury and Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers missed ... Read More »

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Texas QB Manning says ‘I’ve got to play better’ after another ragged outing for the Longhorns

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning admits he has to play better than he has so far. The Texas quarterback is playing far below what was expected when he started the season as an early Heisman Trophy favorite and leader of what was then the No. 1 team in the country. Manning struggled through a ... Read More »

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Athletics try to keep home win streak going, host the Reds

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (74-74, third in the NL Central) vs. Athletics (69-80, fourth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 132 strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Morales (3-1, 2.73 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 32 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics will try to keep their three-game ... Read More »

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Mets host the Rangers on 4-game home losing streak

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

Texas Rangers (79-70, third in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (76-73, second in the NL East) New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jake Latz (2-0, 2.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Mets: Nolan McLean (4-1, 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 33 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Texas ... Read More »

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Cubs and Rays meet with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays (73-75, fourth in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (84-64, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Adrian Houser (8-4, 3.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (9-7, 3.21 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays meet ... Read More »

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Marlins host the Tigers on 4-game home win streak

By Canadian Press on September 14th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (84-65, first in the AL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (70-79, third in the NL East) Miami; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Keider Montero (4-3, 4.60 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 58 strikeouts); Marlins: Adam Mazur (0-3, 6.30 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins, on a four-game home winning streak, ... Read More »

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