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Jayden Daniels and the Commanders open a season of big expectations against the Giants
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
Jayden Daniels just about did it all in his first NFL season. He threw for 25 touchdowns to earn AP Offensive Rookie of the year honors and led the Commanders to the playoffs and on Washington’s longest run in decades. Now, he has to try to work some more magic, this time shouldering big expectations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamond Sports buys Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Ottawa BlackJacks
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa BlackJacks have a new owner. The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday that the team was being acquired by Diamond Sports Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Global Sports Fund Management Group. The group is owned by Bandeli (Lee) Hagipantelis and Justin Pascoe, who also serves as chief executive officer. Pascoe has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap No. 81 against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup in England. Former Canada captain Aaron Carpenter had 80 caps when he retired in 2018, at the age of 34, after a string of head injuries. Carpenter, a hard-charging back-row forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Receiver Polk contributes immediately to Argonauts’ wild Labour Day win in Hamilton
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
The wild, often unpredictable nature of Canadian football is exactly how Makai Polk remembers it. Polk had six catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Toronto Argonauts’ exciting 35-33 Labour Day win Monday over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He rejoined the CFL club just last week following a tryout with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norris: McLaren’s dominance almost makes title harder to win
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Lando Norris says McLaren’s dominance of Formula 1 this season is proving to be a curse as well as a blessing. Norris saw his title chances diminish dramatically at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix as his McLaren broke down while he was chasing teammate Oscar Piastri, who went on to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions sign C.J. Beathard to practice squad, giving team a No. 3 QB behind Jared Goff and Kyle Allen
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed C.J. Beathard to their practice squad, giving the team a third quarterback. Detroit released defensive end Isaac Ukwu from its practice squad on Thursday to create a spot on the roster for Beathard. The two-time defending NFC North champion Lions open the season Sunday at Green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons defense may start 4 rookies in first-game test against Buccaneers and Mayfield
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are making a strong commitment to youth on defense with as many as four rookies, including two edge rushers drafted in the first round, expected to start in Sunday’s opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and veteran receiver Mike Evans should provide a stiff challenge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs and Chargers clash in Brazil as NFL season kicks off
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
Once again, the Kansas City Chiefs open the season coming off a Super Bowl. This time is different, though. They’re not the champions. Last year, the Chiefs were trying to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. But they got blown out 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles. Already one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham executive chairman
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has announced that Daniel Levy has stepped down as executive chairman of the Premier League club. Levy has led the north London club for almost 25 years and was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League. “I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wide receiver Tee Higgins relishing chance to be back with the Bengals
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — For the first time in three years, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins enters the season without his contract situation on his mind. In 2023 and 2024, he wasn’t able to work out a contract extension with the Bengals leading up to the start of the season. He hit the free agent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Kerr to return after more than a year out with ACL injury
By Canadian Press on September 4th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr is set to make her first appearance for Chelsea since January 2024 after recovering from ACL damage. The 31-year-old Australia international will be in the squad for Chelsea’s first Women’s Super League game of the season against Manchester City on Friday, coach Sonia Bompastor said. “We don’t know yet if ... Read More »
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