National Sports
In Ireland, Aaron Rodgers talks Guinness and NFL international growth
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MAYNOOTH, Ireland (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was dressed in black, appropriately, to field questions about Guinness. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback spoke to the international media Friday at a resort hotel where the team is staying ahead of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Can’t avoid the Guinness questions in Ireland, it seems. “I don’t really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup has power to divide – or unite – during fraught and fragile time in the US
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Often sports, at their best, are the purest form of competition. They offer a chance to pick winners and losers in showdowns between rival teams, countries, sometimes even worldviews, in an arena where the games are played for high stakes but, ultimately, not for life and death. This week’s Ryder Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star midfielder Busquets to retire after career having Messi’s back in Barcelona and MLS
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sergio Busquets was a maestro in midfield, the one who recovered the ball, started attacks and delivered that key pass for superstar teammates like Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta to turn into goals in Barcelona’s heyday. The 37-year-old Spanish world champion will soon end his hugely successful career, retiring from soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A soccer team from a fishing village off the Baltic Sea is close to a fairytale league title
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
In a remote fishing village beside the shore of the Baltic Sea, one of the most remarkable achievements in European soccer is close to being realized. “Make the impossible possible” is one of the mantras found on the walls and the PowerPoint slides at tiny Swedish club Mjällby. And that’s exactly what is happening. Mjällby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola says Walker ‘one of the greatest fullbacks ever’ ahead of return to Man City
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Kyle Walker as “one of the greatest fullbacks ever” and ranked him alongside superstars like Cafu and Javier Zanetti ahead of the England defender’s return to Etihad Stadium with Burnley on Saturday. It will be the 35-year-old Walker’s first match against City since leaving the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup off to a big start behind Bryson drive and plenty of American noise
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Fans who filled the massive grandstands in darkness Friday morning at the Ryder Cup nearly two hours early got what they came to see: Bryson DeChambeau cranked his driver 344 yards just short of the green and the Americans won the opening hole. And thus began perhaps the most anticipated Ryder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL foundational player Erica Howe sees hockey parallels with her cancer journey
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
Erica Howe paid it forward in hockey. She wants to do the same in her cancer journey. The goaltender who has represented Canada internationally was among the foot soldiers in the movement for a viable, sustainable professional women’s hockey league. Howe joined the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association after the Canadian Women’s Hockey League folded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busquets to retire at end of MLS season after extraordinary career with Barcelona and Spain
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is retiring from soccer at the end of his current season with Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team said Friday. The 37-year-old Busquets is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation, forming a storied three-man midfield at Barcelona with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England winning streak faces ultimate test from Canada in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England win so routinely that one third of its Women’s Rugby World Cup squad don’t know what defeat feels like. The Red Roses have won 32 games in a row, the greatest winning streak in international rugby. They broke their own record two weeks ago when they crushed Scotland in the quarterfinals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Already a must-win week for several NFL teams that entered the season with high expectations
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
Four 2024 playoff teams are already facing a must-win in Week 4. The two-time defending AFC South champion Houston Texans (0-3) are in the most desperate position. They can’t afford another loss. Only the 1992 Chargers made the playoffs after an 0-4 start. The Texans host the winless Tennessee Titans on Sunday. If they don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — All even atop the AL East with three games to go. That means the division title will be determined this weekend by how the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees handle a pair of also-rans. After both teams won at home Thursday night, the Yankees and Blue Jays remain tied ... Read More »
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