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Authorities raid Costa Rica hotel again over death of Brett Gardner’s son
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Authorities in Costa Rica raided for the second time a hotel where the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner died during a family vacation March 24. Miller Gardner was 14 when he died in his sleep, according to a statement from the New York Yankees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turkey tops Greece, Germany beats Finland to earn spots in EuroBasket title game
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Turkey is headed to the EuroBasket final for the first time in 24 years, set to face World Cup champion Germany for the gold medal. The title game is Sunday in Riga. Turkey beat Greece 94-68 on Friday in the second semifinal, preceded by Germany’s 98-86 win over Finland. Greece and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FanDuel agrees to pay Jaguars roughly $5M to offset losses from ex-employee’s theft, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — FanDuel has agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars roughly $5 million to help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise and deposited at the sportsbook, a person familiar with discussions said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riders can become first team to punch playoff ticket with win over Alouettes
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
REGINA — Despite having the best record in the CFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren’t taking any time to bask in their success. The Riders, who led the West Division with a 10-2 record, can become first team to clinch a playoff berth this season with a win over the struggling Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christopher Morel homers for the Tampa Bay Rays in return to Wrigley Field
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel made an immediate impact for Tampa Bay in his return to Wrigley Field. Morel hit a three-run homer for the Rays in their series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The 26-year-old Morel was playing his first game against his first major league team. Chandler Simpson hit a leadoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
After a successful club career across the Atlantic, veteran back Peter Nelson has added a new chapter to his rugby career with Canada. Nelson, who makes his home in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, qualifies for Canada through his Toronto-born late grandmother. Making his debut for Canada in July 2019 against the United States, the 32-year-old now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and the team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles: AP Source
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matsuyama leads BMW PGA Championship ahead of 3 Europe Ryder Cup stars
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama made two eagles in shooting 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over a trio of European Ryder Cup players after the second round of the BMW PGA Championship on Friday. Viktor Hovland (66), Ludvig Ã…berg (69) and Justin Rose (66) were leading the pursuit of Matsuyama in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philipsen wins his third stage at Vuelta and Vingegaard leads before decisive day
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
GUIJUELO, Spain (AP) — Jasper Philipsen grabbed his third stage at the Spanish Vuelta on Friday while Jonas Vingegaard kept his overall lead before the race’s decisive mountain stage. Philipsen beat the pack to the end of Stage 19, a 161-kilometer (100-mile) route from Rueda to Guijuelo across the plains of central Spain. The Belgian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dillon, Larson feeling optimistic at Bristol with NASCAR Cup playoff eliminations looming
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson have the same goal — reaching the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs — but divergent paths to get there at Bristol Motor Speedway. Entering Saturday night’s 500-lap cutoff race at the treacherous short track in Tennessee, Dillon is on the verge of being one of four drivers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan begins Asia Cup with 93-run win over Oman
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan thumped Oman by 93 runs to begin its Asia Cup campaign thanks to Mohammad Haris’ 66 off 43 balls at Dubai International Stadium on Friday. Pakistan scored 160-7 after opting to bat and Oman was bundled out for 67 in 16.4 overs. Haris struck seven fours and three ... Read More »
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