October 20th, 2025

National Sports

Braves’ Snitker ejected, Olson tossed for 1st time in MLB career for arguing interference call

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Matt Olson were ejected from Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh for arguing with umpires about a batter’s interference call. The 31-year-old Olson was tossed for the first time in 1,222 career games. Olson hit a popup into foul territory down the first base line in ... Read More »

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Kaden Smith’s pick-6 highlights defensive effort in Eastern Kentucky’s 27-7 win over Nicholls

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Kaden Smith returned an interception for a touchdown and the go-ahead score, highlighting Eastern Kentucky’s 27-7 victory over Nicholls on Saturday night. Nicholls scored first, on a 60-yard pass from Deuce Hogan to Miequle Brock Jr. on the third play of the game, but Nicholls didn’t score again. Eastern Kentucky didn’t ... Read More »

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Ex-Phillies prospect Abel shuts down former team as Twins win 5-0

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mick Abel struck out nine in six scoreless innings in his first start against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Saturday night, clinching home-field advantage for the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the postseason. Byron Buxton, James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald homered for the Twins. Abel (3-4) ... Read More »

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Tigers clinch playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox in Game 161 and avert September collapse

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston clinch party moved across the diamond. Less than 24 hours after the Red Sox drenched the home clubhouse at Fenway Park to celebrate their postseason berth, the Detroit Tigers were spraying Champagne in the visitors’ locker room Saturday after beating Boston to earn a spot in the American League playoffs. ... Read More »

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Miller runs for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns, Mercer mounts 38-34 comeback win over ETSU

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — CJ Miller rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns, Braden Atkinson threw three touchdown passes, and Mercer overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat East Tennessee State 38-34 on Saturday night. Mercer (3-1, 3-0 Southern Conference), No. 23 in the FCS coaches poll, led on a field goal with 10:09 ... Read More »

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Hayes rushes for pair of touchdowns in The Citadel’s 28-10 win over Chattanooga

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Quentin Hayes rushed for a pair of touchdowns and The Citadel defeated Chattanooga 28-10 on Saturday night. Hayes gave The Citadel (2-3, 2-1 Southern Conference) the lead for good with a 9-yard score early in the second quarter and added a 20-yard touchdown late in the third for a 28-10 lead. ... Read More »

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Benefield’s early pick-6 sets tempo as Harvard cruises past Brown 41-7

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Dorsey Benefield had a 30-yard pick-6 eight seconds into the game, Jaden Craig threw for 317 yards and tied his career-high with four passing touchdowns, and Harvard took down Brown 41-7 on Saturday. The Crimson (2-0, 1-0 Ivy) has won its Ivy League opener in 22 of the past 24 seasons, ... Read More »

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Ex-Phillies prospect Abel shuts down former team as Twins blank Phillies 5-0

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mick Abel struck out nine in six scoreless innings in his first start against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Saturday night, clinching home-field advantage for the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the postseason. Byron Buxton, James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald homered for the Twins. Abel (3-4) ... Read More »

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Chambliss’ 385 scrimmage yards propels No. 13 Mississippi past No. 4 LSU

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Trinidad Chambliss passed for 314 yards and a touchdown — a third straight 300-yard passing performance for the Division II transfer— and No. 13 Mississippi defeated No. 4 LSU 24-19 on Saturday. Kewan Lacy ran for a 15-yard touchdown and former LSU running back Logan Diggs added a 6-yard scoring run ... Read More »

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Blues sign defenseman Cam Fowler to a 3-year, $18.3 million extension

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues re-signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a three-year extension worth $18.3 million. General manager Doug Armstrong announced the deal Saturday night. Fowler is now under contract through 2028-29 at an annual salary cap hit of $6.1 million. Fowler has been a strong fit since the Blues acquired him ... Read More »

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US looks for a sports miracle Sunday at the Ryder Cup. Keegan Bradley says he’s seen them before

By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — One of the more original outfits spotted among the red, white and blue at the Ryder Cup this week has been a replica of the hockey sweater goaltender Jim Craig wore while playing for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team. Do you believe in miracles? The U.S. golf team will need one ... Read More »

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