National Sports
New England era off to winning start as Rice and Grealish come back to haunt Ireland
By James Robson, The Associated Press on September 7th, 2024
After the pain of the European Championship, England kicked off a new era by beating Ireland 2-0 in Dublin on Saturday. Some 55 days since the defeat to Spain in the Euros final, England began the UEFA Nations League under a new regime following the departure of Gareth Southgate. Interim coach Lee Carsley made an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets’ Jeff McNeil breaks his wrist and will miss the rest of the regular season
By Jerry Beach, The Associated Press on September 7th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The Mets’ Jeff McNeil fractured his right wrist when hit by a pitch and will miss the rest of the regular season. McNeil was struck on a protective guard covering the wrist by a 74.3 mph curveball from Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson during the fifth inning of the Mets’ 6-4, 10-inning win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinn Ewers throws for 3 touchdowns as No. 3 Texas pounds No. 10 Michigan 31-12
By Larry Lage, The Associated Press on September 7th, 2024
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Quinn Ewers threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 3 Texas beat No. 10 Michigan 31-12 on Saturday. The Longhorns (2-0) moved the ball at will through the air and on the ground against the defending national champions, whose turnover-prone offense failed to throw or run the ball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bennett, Hennessy Canada’s flag-bearers for Paralympic closing ceremonies in Paris
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2024
PARIS – Swimmer Nicholas Bennett and para canoeist Brianna Hennessy will be Canada’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 20-year-old Bennett from Parksville, B.C., won two gold medals and a silver at the pool. Ottawa’s Hennessy, 39, claimed silver in para canoe Saturday and races again on Sunday’s final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Nate Riech takes Paralympic silver medal in 1,500 metres
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2024
Canada’s Nate Riech has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 29-year-old from Victoria was second in the men’s T58 1,500 metres. Riech was the defending champion in the event after winning gold in Tokyo three years ago. He finished just over two-tenths of a second back of the Tunisian winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Danielle Dorris defends Paralympic gold in Paris pool
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2024
PARIS – Canada’s Danielle Dorris defended her title at the Paralympic Games on Saturday. The 21-year-old swimmer from Fredericton won gold in the women’s S7 50-metre final with a time of 33.62 seconds. Mallory Weggemann of the United States took silver, while Italy’s Guilia Terzi was third. Tess Routliffe of Caledon, Ont., was fourth after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland fans prove they haven’t forgiven Rice and Grealish
By The Associated Press on September 7th, 2024
DUBLIN (AP) – England players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish were targeted by protesting Ireland fans during the UEFA Nations League match on Saturday. The players previously represented Ireland and were jeered inside Aviva Stadium. One banner had pictures of Rice and Grealish alongside the words, “The snakes are back.” Rice opened the scoring for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatoon swimmer Shelby Newkirk wins Paralympic bronze for Canada
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2024
PARIS – Canada’s Shelby Newkirk won bronze in the women’s 100-metre S6 backstroke final at the Paralympic Games on Saturday. The Saskatoon swimmer finished with a time of one minute 22.24 seconds. China’s Yuyan Jiang topped the podium with a world-record time of 1:19.44. Ellie Marks of the United States, who previously owned the world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saleh says it’s ‘fair’ to rule out holdout Reddick for Jets’ season opener at San Francisco
By Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on September 7th, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Linebacker Haason Reddick won’t play in the New York Jets’ season-opening game Monday night at San Francisco while he remains in a contract dispute with the team. Coach Robert Saleh acknowledged Saturday “that would be fair” to rule out Reddick, who has not been at the team’s facility since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s sitting volleyball team ends Paralympic team sport podium drought
By The Canadian Press on September 7th, 2024
PARIS – The Canadian women’s sitting volleyball team has earned a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. It’s the first Paralympic medal in a team sport for Canada since the men’s wheelchair basketball team won gold in London in 2012. The Canadian women swept Brazil 3-0 to reach the podium and gained a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Open finalist Jannik Sinner given rest time and won’t compete in Davis Cup for Italy next week
By The Associated Press on September 7th, 2024
ROME (AP) – U.S. Open finalist Jannik Sinner needs time to rest after Sunday’s final against Taylor Fritz in New York and will not compete in the Davis Cup Finals group stage next week in Bologna, Italy captain Filippo Volandri announced on Saturday. “As far as Jannik goes, who told us he was available for ... Read More »
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