September 20th, 2025

National Sports

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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Plunkett, Williams, Anderson among 162 nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

Former Super Bowl MVPs Jim Plunkett, Doug Williams and Ottis Anderson are among the 162 players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 in the seniors category. The nominees consist of 90 offensive players, 67 defensive players and five special teamers. To be considered in the category, each former player last ... Read More »

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Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 361st career home run in the third inning Thursday night against the Detroit Tigers, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in franchise history. With President Donald Trump sitting in a suite on the third base side, Judge matched DiMaggio by driving ... Read More »

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Houston SaberCats become the latest team to pull out of Major League Rugby

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

The Houston SaberCats, who took part in Major League Rugby’s championship game in June, are the latest team to pull out of the U.S. league. “It is with much sadness that we announce that we will not be participating in MLR’s 2026 season,” the team said in a statement Thursday. The SaberCats, who had been ... Read More »

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Sabres place development coach Adam Mair on leave after drunk-driving arrest with 3 children in car

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres placed player developmental coach Adam Mair on administrative leave on Thursday after reports surfaced of the former NHL player being arrested on a drunk driving charge with three children in his car last week. The Sabres had no further comment, except to say they are aware of the ... Read More »

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CB Emmanuel Forbes becomes a starter for the Rams just 9 months after his release by Commanders

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Washington Commanders released Emmanuel Forbes last December, less than two seasons after making him a first-round draft pick. Coach Dan Quinn said the cornerback already needed a change of scenery. Whether or not Quinn was right, the Los Angeles Rams are benefitting greatly from Washington’s decision. Forbes was a surprise ... Read More »

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Wannasaen breaks out of a swing funk to shoot 63 and take Kroger Queen City lead

By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025

MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Chanettee Wannasaen broke out of a swing funk to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Wannasaen holed out a 9-iron shot for eagle on the par-4 10th and had seven birdies in her morning round at soggy TPC River’s Bend. “Actually, ... Read More »

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