National Sports
Victory puts UAE on brink of qualifying for first World Cup finals since 1990
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
DOHA (AP) — The United Arab Emirates edged past Oman 2-1 in the fourth round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday and now needs a draw against host Qatar on Tuesday to reach the finals for the first time since 1990. The loss ended Oman’s chances of winning the three-team Group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dickens throws 4 passing TDs in Western Carolina’s 52-7 rout over Furman
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
Taron Dickens threw four touchdown passes, and the Western Carolina defense forced four turnovers in a 52-7 win over Furman in a Southern Conference rout on Saturday afternoon. Furman (4-2, 2-1) was derailed by turnovers. Despite a scoreless first quarter on either side, the game got away from the Paladins in the second frame. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats fail to lock down first pace in CFL East after 37-20 loss to Stampeders
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
HAMILTON — Rene Paredes kicked five field goals and Dedrick Mills rushed for two touchdowns to help the Calgary Stampeders to a 37-20 win against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday. Rookie Ludovick Choquette of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. also rushed for a score as the Stampeders (9-7) halted a four-game losing streak. Calgary could clinch a playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!J.T. Fayard throws for 248 yards and 2 TDs as Wofford beats Norfolk State 31-14 for first victory
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — J.T. Fayard threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns, Ihson Jackson-Anderson and Gerald Modest each had 80-plus yards rushing and a score, and Wofford beat Norfolk State 31-14 on Saturday for its first victory of the season. Jackson-Anderson rushed for 113 yards on 17 carries and Modest added 82 yards on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With captain Lowry out, Scheifele showing leadership for Jets
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele proved once again how leaders make the difference in close games. The Jets assistant captain scored two goals to lead Winnipeg to a comeback 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings before 14,204 fans at Canada Life Centre on Saturday afternoon. The game before, linemate Kyle Connor scored three goals in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haaland grabs hat trick for Norway but Ronaldo’s goalless for Portugal in World Cup qualifying
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
Erling Haaland further enhanced his superstar reputation with a hat trick for Norway in a 5-0 home win against Israel while Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank as Portugal beat Ireland 1-0 in World Cup qualifying on Saturday. Haaland moved onto 51 Norway goals in just 46 matches, as Ronaldo failed to increase his all-time international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson’s pick-6 highlights Central Connecticut’s 24-12 win over Robert Morris
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Devon Anderson’s 55-yard interception return for a touchdown highlighted a dominant defensive effort as Central Connecticut defeated Robert Morris 24-12 on Saturday. Brady Olson threw for 187 yards and a touchdown, and Elijah Howard rushed for 131 yards and a score for the Blue Devils (4-3, 2-0 NEC), who built ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowan’s career day lifts Campbell to 38-21 win over Hampton
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — JJ Cowan racked up a career-high 142 yards rushing and three touchdowns to lead Campbell to a 38-21 win over Hampton on Saturday. The sophomore had never eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the Fighting Camels (2-5, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association), who snapped a two-game losing streak. After Hampton took a 14-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamlin’s controversial move: Did he make the right call in NASCAR playoffs?
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The first thing Denny Hamlin said when he climbed from his car after advancing into the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs was he wish he’d known not to pass Ross Chastain on the final lap. In racing Chastain for that position, it knocked Chastain out of the playoffs and gave the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morgan State runs over Virginia Lynchburg 44-7
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dorian Harris ran for 95 yards, five of his teammates scored rushing touchdowns, and Morgan State defeated Virginia Lynchburg 44-7 on Saturday. Randall Nauden, Raymond Moore III and Keith Jenkins Jr. all had rushing touchdowns in the first half and the Bears (3-4) also scored with a safety for a 23-0 halftime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson Sr. and Boyle combine for 5 TDs in The Citadel’s 38-14 win over Div. II Valdosta State
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Garrison Johnson Sr. scored three touchdowns, Sebastien Boyle added two more, and The Citadel cruised to a 38-14 win over Division II-member Valdosta State on Saturday. The Bulldogs (3-3) outgained Valdosta State 398-152 overall and 354-8 in yards rushing. Six tallied double-digit yards on the ground, and Boyle led with 74. ... Read More »
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