September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Commanders’ Daniels honoring great grandmother with Japanese flag helmet sticker

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is wearing a sticker of a Japanese flag on the back of his helmet to honor his great grandmother. Daniels’ helmet sported the Japanese flag for the Commanders’ season-opening 21-6 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. He said after that game that his ... Read More »

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Breanna Stewart scores 24 points and Liberty beat Sky to finish season

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Rebekah Gardner had 15 and Emma Messemann added 14 as the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 91-86 on Thursday night. The Liberty (27-17) start the postseason on the road against the No. 4 seed Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. New York is the fifth seed after ... Read More »

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Las Vegas Aces set WNBA record with 22 3-pointers in 103-75 win over Sparks

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 23 points and 19 rebounds, Jewell Loyd added 21 points and the Las Vegas Aces made a single-game WNBA record 22 3-pointers in their 16th consecutive win, 103-75 over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Las Vegas (30-14) is tied for the second-longest win streak in league ... Read More »

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Merrill homers and Vásquez pitches 6 strong innings as the Padres beat the Rockies 2-0

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill homered and Randy Vásquez struck out a career-high nine in six strong innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Thursday night to open a four-game series. The Padres pulled within 2 1/2 games of the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL ... Read More »

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Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 on Thursday night. Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers go 2-0 for the first time since 2020. Love and Kraft connected ... Read More »

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Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jesús Luzardo had no idea he was perfect — well, at least over the final seven innings — until he fanned Francisco Lindor in the eighth for his 10th strikeout of the game and 200th this season. Luzardo made his case to Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson to finish the game — ... Read More »

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Pro Picks: Chiefs will defeat the Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have to wait long for their Super Bowl rematch after a lopsided loss to the Philadelphia Eagles seven months ago. They get it at home in Arrowhead Stadium. Coming off a disappointing start in Brazil against the Chargers, the Chiefs are staring at their first 0-2 start since they missed ... Read More »

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Commanders RB Austin Ekeler suffers Achilles tendon injury in fourth quarter vs. Packers

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler injured his right Achilles tendon on a non-contact play and was carted to the locker room late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Ekeler had lined up wide and was running upfield when he suddenly fell to the ... Read More »

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Bailey’s 3 TDs, Shirley’s pick-6 helps NC State rally past Wake Forest 34-24 for 3-0 start

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — CJ Bailey connected with Keenan Jackson for the 12-yard go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter to help N.C. State beat Wake Forest 34-24 on Thursday night. Bailey threw three TD passes for the Wolfpack (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), two going to Justin Joly as N.C. State rallied from a ... Read More »

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All Blacks and Springboks set for a Wellington test that could be pivotal in the Rugby Championship

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The second test between New Zealand and South Africa on Saturday may play a major part in deciding the outcome of this year’s Rugby Championship. After losing to the All Blacks 24-17 last weekend, the Springboks are one win behind New Zealand and Australia in the standings. If New Zealand ... Read More »

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Aaron Judge ties Joe DiMaggio in Yankees’ 9-3 win over Tigers

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit two home runs to tie Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in Yankees history as New York beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Thursday night to avert a three-game sweep. On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, President Donald Trump attended the game and ... Read More »

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