September 16th, 2025

National Sports

Higher and higher! The man called Mondo breaks pole vault world record for the 14th time

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for the 14th time Monday night, clearing 6.30 meters to capture his third world championship. Duplantis, who grew up in Louisiana but competes for his mother’s native Sweden, easily won his 49th straight meet and fifth straight major title, including Olympics, then kept ... Read More »

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow to have surgery on left toe and miss 3 months, AP source says

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will undergo surgery on his injured left toe and is expected to be out for three months, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Bengals are not expected to make an announcement until ... Read More »

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Jets’ Justin Fields in concussion protocol, Tyrod Taylor could start vs. Buccaneers

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields remained in the concussion protocol Monday and his availability for the team’s next game is uncertain. Coach Aaron Glenn said Fields will continue to be evaluated after the quarterback was hurt late in the Jets’ 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. If Fields is unable to play ... Read More »

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his left toe and is expected to miss up to 3 months, AP source says

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his left toe and is expected to miss up to 3 months, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Spanish prime minister calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid. Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sánchez said Israel, just like Russia, should be boycotted from international ... Read More »

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Looking for a pesky spoiler? The A’s just swept the Reds – and have been above .500 since the break

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

It won’t exactly make up for the 1990 World Series — won by Cincinnati in a sweep over Oakland — but the Athletics played the role of spoiler to perfection this past weekend when they won three straight over the Reds. If you haven’t been paying attention, the A’s have shown this potential for a ... Read More »

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Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 14th time to capture third world championship title

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for the 14th time Monday night, clearing 6.30 meters to capture his third world championship. Duplantis, who grew up in Louisiana but competes for his mother’s native Sweden, easily won his 49th straight meet, then kept the crowd around for another drama-rich half-hour ... Read More »

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Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis clears 6.30 meters to set world record at world championships

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis clears 6.30 meters to set world record at world championships. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Serena and Venus Williams are launching a podcast called ‘Stockton Street’ on X

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams are taking a swing at podcasting. The two sisters and tennis stars — Serena finished her career at the 2022 U.S. Open; Venus just competed at that tournament in singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles — will launch their podcast on X with a debut episode Wednesday. ... Read More »

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Rogers wins gold, sets Canadian record in hammer throw at world championships

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

TOKYO — Canada’s Camryn Rogers defended her women’s hammer throw world title in dominant fashion. Rogers, from Richmond, B.C., broke her own Canadian record with a throw of 80.51 metres on Monday to take the gold medal at the world athletics championships. Silver medallist Zhao Jie of China was well back of Rogers with a ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Rogers wins gold in hammer throw at world athletics championships

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

TOKYO — Canada’s Camryn Rogers has won the gold medal in women’s hammer throw at the world athletics championships. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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