September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Women’s ODI World Cup prize money soars past men’s to $13.8 million

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cricketers at the Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka will play for $13.8 million in prize money from this month, two years after the men played for $10 million. The 2022 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand had an overall purse of $3.5 million. “This four-fold increase ... Read More »

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Dolphins assistant Sean Ryan to lead Miami’s outside linebackers with Ryan Crow on indefinite leave

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins defensive assistant Sean Ryan will lead the team’s outside linebackers while Ryan Crow remains on indefinite leave after being arrested Friday and charged with domestic battery, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. “We’re going to let the process play out,” McDaniel said. “The allegations we take extremely serious, and ... Read More »

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Wrexham’s summer spending reaches $40 million after signing Ben Sheaf from Coventry

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham took its spending in the summer transfer window to around $40 million by signing Ben Sheaf from fellow Championship team Coventry on Monday. It is the latest statement signing by the Welsh club, which is owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, since securing an unprecedented three straight ... Read More »

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Briscoe, JGR, Toyota all make big statements at Darlington Raceway to start the NASCAR playoffs

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe made a big statement Sunday night with his second straight Southern 500 victory that he’s a serious contender for the NASCAR Cup Series title. Briscoe’s team, Joe Gibbs Racing, and his manufacturer, Toyota, also made statements at Darlington Raceway that this postseason would not be a Penske-paloooza runaway like ... Read More »

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Vucevic’s 23 points help Montenegro beat Sweden 87-81 at EuroBasket, Turkey stays perfect

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic scored 23 points to lead Montenegro to a much-needed 87-81 victory over Sweden at the EuroBasket tournament. Also on Monday, Turkey extended its record to four group phase wins with a comfortable victory over Estonia. Vucevic also grabbed 15 rebounds and delivered four assists in Tampere, Finland, as Montenegro overcame ... Read More »

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Fourfold increase in prize money for women’s ODI Cricket World Cup

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council has announced prize money of $13.88 million for the upcoming women’s ODI World Cup, almost a fourfold increase from the previous tournament. The 2022 women’s World Cup in New Zealand had an overall prize purse of $3.5 million while the men’s ODI World Cup in ... Read More »

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Gaza Sunbirds fly Palestinian flag at Para Cycling Worlds despite fear of news from home

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

Palestine team members checked anxiously for news from home even while they were competing at the Para Cycling Road World Championships at the weekend. The two riders were part of the Gaza Sunbirds, a para cycling team established for Gaza residents who lost their limbs in conflicts with Israel. Mohammed Asfour nearly pulled out of ... Read More »

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The Texas Rangers are making a push, but injuries to key players are beginning to mount

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

Just when the Texas Rangers were beginning a push for a postseason spot, one of their stars went down for an unusual reason. Shortstop Corey Seager had an appendectomy Thursday, a procedure that isn’t exactly career-threatening but was a jolt in a sport more used to arm and leg problems. It’s not clear how long ... Read More »

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FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school says

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida State linebacker is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family, the Seminoles said Monday. Ethan Pritchard, a 6-foot-2, 224-pound freshman from Sanford, was in intensive care at a Tallahassee-area hospital. He was shot Sunday evening while inside a vehicle outside apartments in Havana, according to ... Read More »

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Adrien Rabiot to join up with France squad late after AC Milan medical

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

PARIS (AP) — France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been authorized to join his teammates late in order to finalize his club move to AC Milan from Marseille, national coach Didier Deschamps said. Speaking at a news conference, Deschamps said that Rabiot would only arrive at France’s training camp later Monday so that he can undergo ... Read More »

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Ryder Cup rosters for Bethpage Black

By Canadian Press on September 1st, 2025

Rosters for the 45th Ryder Cup matches on Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York (c-captain’s pick): Europe Captain: Luke Donald c-Ludvig Aberg, Sweden c-Matt Fitzpatrick, England Tommy Fleetwood, England Tyrrell Hatton, England Rasmus Hojgaard, Denmark c-Viktor Hovland, Norway c-Shane Lowry, Ireland Robert MacIntyre, Scotland Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland c-Jon Rahm, Spain Justin ... Read More »

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