September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Malfunctioning meat smoker in food truck fills air with smoke briefly in NC State-Wake Forest game

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — There was a smoky first quarter at the N.C. State-Wake Forest game Thursday night due to a food truck malfunction. Smoke filled the air for several minutes amid that opening quarter of the matchup between instate Atlantic Coast Conference programs, coming from a barbecue truck for fans at Allegacy Stadium. The ... Read More »

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Lynx beat the Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 regular-season wins

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 on Thursday night to set a franchise record with 34 wins. Minnesota (34-10) had already cliched home-court advantage in the playoffs, locking up the No. 1 seed with a win over Connecticut last ... Read More »

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Wallabies’ resurgence fuels high expectations ahead of sold-out test against Argentina

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

Harry Wilson’s Wallabies are in an unfamiliar position in the Rugby Championship, reveling in a vibe that seems very different from recent seasons. After regaining the faith of Australian supporters, they’ll enter Saturday’s test against Argentina with local fans not only hoping but expecting them to win. The 42,500-seat Sydney Football Stadium was quickly sold ... Read More »

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C.J. Kayfus’ homer in 8th inning propels Guardians to 3-2 victory over Royals

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Cleveland (75-71) has won six of seven and took three of four in the series against its AL Central rival as it tries to ... Read More »

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Mackenzie Hughes leads in Napa as Ryder Cup teams gets mixed results

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Mackenzie Hughes of Canada quietly went about his work with a 9-under 63 on Thursday to lead the Procore Championship. The big crowds followed Scottie Scheffler and the U.S. Ryder Cup team and saw mixed results. For the longest time, Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin wasn’t even the low Griffin at ... Read More »

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Luzardo retires 22 straight after rough start as Phillies sweep Mets and eye NL East title

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling New York Mets 6-4 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep. Otto Kemp homered and had three RBIs for the Phillies, who have won eight of ... Read More »

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Canelo vs. Crawford: Will this be one of the biggest fights in Las Vegas history?

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even in a city known for staging some of boxing’s greatest fights, the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford match stands nearly alone. It will be the first fight at 5-year-old Allegiant Stadium, the Saturday night showdown underscoring the magnitude of an event that will have implications for both boxers trying to further strengthen ... Read More »

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Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. carted off the field with right quad injury vs. Packers

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was carted off the field with a right quadriceps injury midway through the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Wise had gotten though the line of scrimmage and was attempting to block an extra-point attempt. Green Bay’s blockers fell ... Read More »

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Wagaman’s three hits, three RBIs lift the Marlins to a 5-0 win over the Nationals

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Eric Wagaman had three hits and drove three runs, Ryan Weathers allowed five hits and struck out four over five innings in his first appearance in three months, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Thursday night. Weathers (2-1), who had been sidelined since June 7 with a left ... Read More »

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Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. carted off the field with right leg injury vs. Packers

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was carted off the field with a right leg injury midway through the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Wise had gotten though the line of scrimmage and was attempting to block an extra-point attempt. Green Bay’s blockers fell ... Read More »

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49ers’ Brock Purdy ‘week to week’ with toe injury; Mac Jones expected to start Sunday

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is “week to week” with a toe injury and Mac Jones will start Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. General manager John Lynch told the team’s flagship radio station, KNBR, on Thursday that the team reached the diagnosis after consulting with team trainers and ... Read More »

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