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Next up for Baltimore’s decimated defense: a matchup with the high-octane Rams
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Baltimore’s beleaguered defense could desperately use a break. What the Ravens have instead is a date with Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams, who rank second in the NFL in total offense. After the Ravens gave up 44 points in last week’s loss to Houston — and 177 through five games — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers turning to Tarik Skubal in Seattle for winner-take-all Game 5 of ALDS
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Even after blowing a three-run lead in Detroit with a chance to clinch the AL Division Series, the Seattle Mariners can redeem themselves at home in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday. One problem: they’ll need to get the better of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal again. The reigning AL Cy Young Award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams’ confidence in their secondary is still high despite recent struggles
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams remain confident in their secondary despite understanding its last impression was not a good one: allowing San Francisco backup quarterback Mac Jones to throw for 342 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-23 overtime loss last Thursday. “There’s a lot of recency bias because of last game, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savannah Bananas will be joined by 5 barnstorming teams in 2026 as Banana Ball continues to grow
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Banana Ball continues to grow. The Savannah Bananas remain the nameplate for the barnstorming style of rollicking entertainment, but on Thursday night founder Jessie Cole announced more growth for his brand of baseball hijinks. Cole said the Savannah Bananas will be joined by five teams in a new league in 2026 that has scheduled appearances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings keep the development process for recovering J.J. McCarthy in motion during the bye week
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings welcomed their time off from a much-needed bye week, following an unprecedented 10-day, two-game trip to Ireland and England amid an early season surge of injuries. Not all of the players took a break. J.J. McCarthy had work to do. After his progression as an NFL quarterback hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos of Japan’s fans at the men’s U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
With drums, banners, flags and signs, the Japanese fans stole the show at the men’s Under-20 World Cup, with their heartfelt support. Their team advanced to the round of 16 following a perfect group-stage campaign but exited the tournament with a 1-0 loss to France on Wednesday. This gallery was curated by AP photo editors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots-Saints clash features teams with new coaches who seem to be rebuilding at different speeds
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints entered the 2025 season under similar circumstances. Neither won more than five games last season and both have new coaches. Heading into Week 6, coach Mike Vrabel’s Patriots (3-2) — fresh off a victory at previously unbeaten Buffalo — appear farther along the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens have won 5 of their last 6 against Rams, but Lamar Jackson appears unlikely to play this time
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Los Angeles Rams (3-2) at Baltimore (1-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Rams by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Rams 3-2, Ravens 1-4. Series record: Ravens lead 6-3. Last meeting: Ravens beat Rams 37-31 in OT in Baltimore on Dec. 10, 2023. Last week: Rams lost to 49ers 26-23 in OT; Ravens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ina Kim-Schaad outlasts Hanley Long in longest title match in US Women’s Mid-Amateur history
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Ina Kim-Schaad outlasted Hanley Long in the longest championship match in U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur history Thursday, winning with an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth extra hole on Monterey Peninsula Country Club’s Dunes Course. The 42-year-old Kim-Schaad, from Jupiter, Florida, also won in 2019. She’s the fourth-oldest winner in event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ina Kim-Schaad outlasts Hanley Long in longest title in US Women’s Mid-Amateur history
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Ina Kim-Schaad outlasted Hanley Long in the longest championship match in U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur history Thursday, winning with an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth extra hole on Monterey Peninsula Country Club’s Dunes Course. The 42-year-old Kim-Schaad, from Jupiter, Florida, also won in 2019. She’s the fourth-oldest winner in event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks welcome early kick at Jaguars, who have ‘some meat left on the bone’ amid 4-1 start
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Hines-Allen and the Jacksonville Jaguars could be floating around the facility. They beat three-time defending AFC champion Kansas City on Monday Night Football. They did it while playing first-year head coach Liam Coen’s “go take it” brand of football. And they won a third consecutive game to start 4-1 for ... Read More »
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