September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has torn ACL after injury suffered vs. Rangers

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has a torn ACL in his right knee. The D-backs announced the extent of the injury on Tuesday, a day after Gurriel got hurt during a 7-5 loss to the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old Gurriel jumped awkwardly out of the way to avoid center fielder Blaze Alexander, who ... Read More »

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Defending US Open champ Aryna Sabalenka returns to the semifinals when Marketa Vondrousova withdraws

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka returned to the U.S. Open semifinals without hitting a ball on Tuesday night because the woman she was supposed to face in the quarterfinals, 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, pulled out of their match with an injury. The U.S. Tennis Association’s announcement of the walkover — about ... Read More »

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Sean McDermott’s calm confidence: Bills coach adapts approach while staying driven entering 9th year

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Carrying his morning protein shake with “Coach” written on the plastic cup and wearing a familiar Bills bucket hat to protect him from the August sun, Sean McDermott looked at ease making his way to practice during training camp. Amid a rash of injuries, and two days into running back ... Read More »

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Dan Lanning says Ducks ‘spend to win’ following comments by Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Coach Dan Lanning said the Ducks “spend to win” following comments made by Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy about the resources No. 6 Oregon has for players. Mike Gundy made comments about the Ducks’ apparent deep pockets for players on his weekly radio show ahead of the Cowboys’ game at Oregon ... Read More »

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‘Like any other game’: Jets downplay facing Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 against Steelers

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Sauce Gardner shared a special handshake and plenty of laughs with Aaron Rodgers during their two years as teammates with the New York Jets. They’ll square off as opponents Sunday when Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to MetLife Stadium in the one of the juiciest storylines in Week 1 ... Read More »

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Deion Sanders defends Colorado’s late-game clock management, coaching staff after Georgia Tech loss

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A feisty Deion Sanders is pushing back against anyone second-guessing his clock management or calling out his coaching staff. The Colorado coach also announced highly touted freshman quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis would see the field against Delaware this weekend and suggested the NCAA should consider some rule adjustments to promote kickoff ... Read More »

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Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka returns to the semis when Marketa Vondrousova withdraws

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka got back to the U.S. Open semifinals without hitting a ball on Tuesday when her opponent in the quarterfinals, Marketa Vondrousova, withdrew from their match with an injury. Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, pulled out of the tournament a couple of hours before she was supposed to ... Read More »

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Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advances to semifinals when Marketa Vondrousova withdraws

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advances to semifinals when Marketa Vondrousova withdraws. The Associated Press... Read More »

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The NFL season is just days away. Here’s a look at intriguing storylines and how to watch

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

The NFL regular season opens this week when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. It’s the beginning of a 272-game slate — 17 contests for all 32 teams — including seven games that will be played in international venues. All of it leads to the playoffs and ... Read More »

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Dabrowski, Routliffe rally past Babos, Stefani to advance to U.S. Open semifinals

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

NEW YORK — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe are one step closer to a second U.S. Open women’s doubles title. The third seeds rallied Tuesday to defeat 11th seeds Hungary’s TĂ­mea Babos and Brazil’s Luisa Stefani 0-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Dabrowski and Routliffe, the 2023 U.S. Open champions, steadied after ... Read More »

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Nationals sign Jorge Alfaro after he opts out of minor league contract

By Canadian Press on September 2nd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Jorge Alfaro on Tuesday. The Nationals also optioned catcher C.J. Stubbs to Triple-A Rochester, and catcher Drew Millas (broken finger) was moved to the 60-day injured list. Alfaro, 32, played in 82 games with Triple-A Nashville — Milwaukee’s top minor league affiliate ... Read More »

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