September 21st, 2025

National Sports

Ed Oliver’s game-changing impact doesn’t cover up Bills defensive deficiencies in comeback win

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver would have preferred to ease back into practice Wednesday, three days after playing a game-changing role in a grueling — and stunning — come-from-behind season-opening win. Coach Sean McDermott had other ideas in reminding his defense how its performance in a 41-40 victory over the ... Read More »

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Worlds Cup ticket draw off to frustrating start, but plenty of time left in pre-sale

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

It was clear would-be ticket-buyers were going to need a big dose of luck to be successful in FIFA’s 2026 World Cup lottery. Day 1 of the Visa pre-sale showed plenty of patience was needed as well. “Has this convoluted World Cup FIFA Visa pre-sale thing actually worked for anyone yet?” tweeted a frustrated Bijan ... Read More »

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Democratic senator warns colleagues of ‘distorted system’ if college sports bill passes

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

Sen. Maria Cantwell warned her colleagues Wednesday that a bill heading to the House floor that would regulate college sports would solidify an unsustainable and growing gap between the natin’s biggest athletic conferences and everyone else. In a letter to members of the Senate Commerce Committee, where Cantwell, D-Wash., is the ranking member, she references ... Read More »

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Scottie Scheffler leads a Ryder Cup crew in Napa

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

Scottie Scheffler was on the tee with three other Ryder Cup teammates during a practice round at the Procore Championship, a rare sight at a regular PGA Tour event in September. His caddie, Ted Scott, was offering options on which club to hit and the best lines, along with information on the shape of the ... Read More »

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Lamar Jackson apologizes to the fan he exchanged shoves with last weekend

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson apologized to the fan he exchanged shoves with during Baltimore’s loss at Buffalo last weekend. Several Ravens were celebrating behind the corner of the end zone after a touchdown. A fan reached out and gave receiver DeAndre Hopkins a little shove to the helmet, then did the same ... Read More »

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How do the Ravens keep losing games they should win? A look back at the past 3 years

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — In a sense, the Baltimore Ravens had one job this season: stay out of their own way. They’re 0 for 1 so far. Last weekend’s 41-40 loss at Buffalo was every bit the thriller neutral fans were looking for, but for the Ravens it was yet another instance in which ... Read More »

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The Titans back to trying to clean up their ‘SINS’ after season-opening loss

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Calvin Ridley took responsibility for a rough day in Tennessee’s opening loss. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward isn’t pointing fingers after dropped passes, saying he knows he’ll be intercepted during this season. Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons said that the Titans’ message is clear: Don’t do stuff that hurts the ... Read More »

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Four arrests made in connection with the shooting of FSU linebacker Ethan Pritchard, FDLE says

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Four people have been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass said Wednesday. Glass said Pritchard was “not doing anything wrong” when he was ambushed outside an apartment last month. He added that Pritchard was dropping off family ... Read More »

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Astros put RHP Luis Garcia on 15-day IL, recall Nick Hernandez from Triple-A

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — The Houston Astros placed Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday a day after the right-hander exited a start at Toronto in the second inning because of a sore elbow. AL West-leading Houston also recalled right-hander Nick Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land. Garcia gestured to his elbow and motioned to the ... Read More »

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South Africa wins rain-affected first T20 by 14 runs against England

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — South Africa won a rain-shortened first Twenty20 international by 14 runs after England failed to chase down a revised target of 69 off five overs in Cardiff on Wednesday. England’s batters tried to slog pretty much every delivery to the boundary but could only manage 54-5 at Sophia Gardens. Rain initially ... Read More »

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Vancouver’s Leah John within reach of LPGA Tour card as Epson Tour season winds down

By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025

Vancouver’s Leah John isn’t 100 per cent sure what it will take to reach the LPGA Tour, but she knows she’s very close to making it. John is the highest-ranked Canadian on the Epson Tour, the feeder circuit for the top-flight tour, sitting 19th on the points list heading into the Guardian Championship on Friday. ... Read More »

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