September 19th, 2025

National Sports

Carpenter leads the Tigers to a 6-2 win over the Mets

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Wednesday. Riley Greene gave Detroit a 3-1 lead with a two-run single in the fifth inning. The AL Central leaders had lost seven of nine, including the first two games of ... Read More »

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Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Cowboys by double digits to kick off the NFL season

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles face their bitter divisional rival in the NFL season opener on Thursday night in a matchup that’s lost a little luster. Why? Micah Parsons won’t be there chasing Jalen Hurts, pursuing Saquon Barkley and making life difficult for left tackle Jordan Mailata. The Dallas Cowboys traded the two-time ... Read More »

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Cristian Roldan added to US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Midfielder Cristian Roldan was added Wednesday to the U.S. roster for friendlies against South Korea on Saturday at Harrison, New Jersey, and Japan three days later at Columbus, Ohio. The 30-year-old has no goals in 37 international appearances and was last with the U.S. at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He ... Read More »

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London City Lionesses to wear jerseys with saying ‘Everyone Watches Women’s Sports’

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Togethxr, a company founded by athletes Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Simone Manuel and Chloe Kim, has announced a partnership that puts its slogan “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” on the jerseys of the London City Lionesses. London City is playing this season in the English Women’s Super League. The team’s opening match is set for Saturday ... Read More »

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Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan tweaks groin while warming up, unavailable against Mets

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Tigers closer Kyle Finnegan was unable to pitch Wednesday against the New York Mets after injuring himself in the bullpen. Finnegan was warming up during the seventh inning when he stopped, squatted down and then made his way to the Detroit clubhouse. Will Vest, the other half of Detroit’s closing tandem, quickly ... Read More »

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Brewers reliever Shelby Miller goes on 60-day IL with sprained UCL in his right elbow

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee reliever Shelby Miller has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the latest setback for the Brewers’ injury-riddled bullpen. The NL Central leaders announced the move Wednesday. Right-hander Joel Payamps was brought up from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Milwaukee ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: The Toronto Indy over the years

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

The angel atop the Princes’ Gates will no longer overlook Turn 1 of Canada’s only NTT IndyCar Series race, with the event moving to suburban Markham, Ont. The open-wheel auto racing series announced on Wednesday that it’s moving the Grand Prix of Toronto from Exhibition Place in the city’s downtown core to the northeastern suburb ... Read More »

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Falcons WR Mooney’s status may not be known until ‘last minute’ before opener against Bucs

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Wide receiver Darnell Mooney participated in practice on Wednesday. However the Atlanta Falcons still do not know if the projected starter will be available for Sunday’s season opener against Tampa Bay. Mooney suffered a shoulder injury in the team’s first official practice of training camp and did not play in ... Read More »

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How mom’s conversations in a Rio hair salon led to soccer star’s unsubstantiated betting charges

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Conversations in the hairdressing salon owned by the mother of Brazilian soccer player Lucas Paqueta were key to the West Ham forward being accused of spot fixing bets in the Premier League. Paqueta was ultimately cleared of the charges and on Wednesday a 314-page document was published outlining the details of the case. A commission ... Read More »

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Bombers, Elks looking for Labour Day retribution on their home fields

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks have a shot at earning Labour Day redemption this week. Both teams are home after dropping the opener of their respective Labour Day series on the road. Winnipeg lost 34-30 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday before the Calgary Stampeders dispatched Edmonton 28-7 on Monday. Winnipeg (6-5) hosts ... Read More »

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Atlanta goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert enjoying first taste of life in camp with Canada

By Canadian Press on September 3rd, 2025

Holding American, Canadian and Jamaican passports, Atlanta United goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert has options when it comes to international play. This week, it’s Canada’s turn. The 21-year-old Hibbert is in camp with 28th-ranked Canada for games against No. 48 Romania on Friday in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea next Tuesday. So far, so good. ... Read More »

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