September 16th, 2025

National Sports

Duplantis gives Japanese fans what they came for — another world record in pole vault

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Armand “Mondo” Duplantis traded handshakes and hugs with the pole vaulters he’d just beaten to capture his third world championship. He took a leisurely walk toward the stands to talk to his parents, his brother, his fiancee. Then, like any great performer in a jam-packed stadium, he turned around, walked back onstage ... Read More »

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Norway giving give soccer ticket money from Israel game to work in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Money pledged to humanitarian work in Gaza from ticket sales at a Norway-Israel qualifying game for soccer’s 2026 World Cup will go to Doctors Without Borders. The Norwegian Football Association on Monday announced its choice of a partnership with the Nobel Peace Prize-winning health NGO ahead of the sold-out Oct. 11 ... Read More »

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Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin dies at age 86

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin has died. He was 86. The New York Rangers and NHL Alumni Association announced Giacomin’s death Monday. An Alumni spokesperson said the organization learned from a board member of the Detroit Red Wings alumni that Giacomin died at his home Sunday night. Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy as the ... Read More »

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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense wants to smash the run. It’s getting smashed instead

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense holds its first meeting during a game week, the first message it receive is always the same: Smash the run. It’s a tenet that’s been a part of the franchise’s firmament for the vast majority of the last half-century and counting. Not so much of late. The ... Read More »

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Gerardo Seoane fired as Borussia Moenchengladbach coach 3 games into Bundesliga season

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — A winless and goalless start to the Bundesliga season cost Gerardo Seoane his job as Borussia Moenchengladbach coach on Monday, just three league games into the campaign. The Swiss coach wasn’t able to turn around a run of poor form dating back to last season. His last game in charge was ... Read More »

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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. is trying to snap out of a sophomore slump after another costly drop

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brian Thomas Jr. is in the early stages of a sophomore slump. The Jacksonville Jaguars receiver, who made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, has five catches for 60 yards through two weeks despite being targeted a team-high 19 times. He has a drop in each game, including a critical one ... Read More »

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AP Player of the Week: Texas A&M’s Mario Craver honored for his career night against Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 3 of the season: Mario Craver, Texas A&M The Mississippi State transfer posted career highs with 207 yards on seven catches, including an 86-yard touchdown, in the Aggies’ 41-40 win at Notre Dame. Craver is the nation’s leading receiver after amassing over 100 ... Read More »

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AP Player of the Week: Texas A&M’s Mario Craver honored for his career night against Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 3 of the season: Mario Craver, Texas A&M The Mississippi State transfer posted career highs with 207 yards on seven catches, including an 86-yard touchdown, in the Aggies’ 41-40 win at Notre Dame. Craver is the nation’s leading receiver after amassing over 100 ... Read More »

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AP Player of the Week: Texas A&M’s Mario Craver honored for his career night against Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 3 of the season: Mario Craver, Texas A&M The Mississippi State transfer posted career highs with 207 yards on seven catches, including an 86-yard touchdown, in the Aggies’ 41-40 win at Notre Dame. Craver is the nation’s leading receiver after amassing over 100 ... Read More »

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AP Player of the Week: Texas A&M’s Mario Craver honored for his career night against Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 3 of the season: Mario Craver, Texas A&M The Mississippi State transfer posted career highs with 207 yards on seven catches, including an 86-yard touchdown, in the Aggies’ 41-40 win at Notre Dame. Craver is the nation’s leading receiver after amassing over 100 ... Read More »

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Strasbourg coach criticises home fans who raised banner against club striker Emegha

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior hit out at fans who displayed a banner criticizing club captain Emanuel Emegha over his move next season to Chelsea. Strasbourg has been owned by Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo, since 2023. Chelsea released a short statement last week saying the 22-year-old Emegha would be officially joining “in 2026” and described him ... Read More »

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