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NC State’s late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State stopped East Carolina on a fourth-and-1 deep in its own end with 37 seconds left to hold on for a 24-17 season-opening win Thursday night. After trailing 17-0 early, ECU pushed all the way to the Wolfpack’s 9-yard line on a drive for the tie, with Katin Houser throwing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skylar Diggins scores 19 of her 23 points after halftime and the Storm rally past the Lynx 93-79
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Skylar Diggins scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike had 12 points and nine rebounds, and the Seattle Storm rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-79 on Thursday night. Seattle, which trailed 39-18 midway through the second quarter, tied its second-largest comeback win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Thomas avenges 2024 blowout, breezes by Lindenwood 35-13
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Thomas combined for 447 yards of total offense and five touchdowns as the Tommies beat Lindenwood 35-13 on Thursday night in a season opener for both teams. The Lions missed three field goals and lost a fumble, resulting in four scrapped drives down the stretch. Despite the loss, Nate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minicucci has 4 TDs, Delaware spoils DeSean Jackson’s debut at Delaware State 35-17
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Nick Minicucci threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth and Delaware made its debut at the FBS level with a 35-17 win over Delaware State and its new coach DeSean Jackson on Thursday night. The Blue Hens, now a Conference USA member, wrapped it up when Minicucci found a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets make 3 costly errors and allow 5 unearned runs in sloppy 7-4 loss to Marlins
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Costly errors by first baseman Pete Alonso and left fielder Brandon Nimmo helped the Miami Marlins score three unearned runs in the seventh inning of a 7-4 victory Thursday night over the sloppy New York Mets. Nimmo hit a two-run double in the first and Alonso launched a two-run homer in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. exits his Badgers debut with lower-body injury
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. left the Badgers’ season opener with Miami (Ohio) on Thursday after appearing to hurt his leg while making a handoff in the second quarter. School officials said he had a lower-body injury and was questionable to return. Edwards started to limp after making the handoff, then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eddie George earns first FBS win, Bowling Green cruises over Lafayette 26-7
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Cameron Pettaway returned the opening kickoff for a 98-yard touchdown and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George coached his first FBS win as Bowling Green beat Lafayette 26-7 on Thursday night in a season opener for both teams. For the second straight year, Bowling Green scored on the game’s opening kickoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plez Lawrence’s 3 TDs help Indiana State earn first win of the season over McKendree
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Plez Lawrence had three total touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter, for Indiana State University in a 41-24 win over DII McKendree University in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night. Lawrence rushed for a 17-yard touchdown and a 4-yard score in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Schwarber has 21st 4-homer game in MLB, drives in Phillies-record 9 runs
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs Thursday night against Atlanta to become the 21st major leaguer and fourth Phillies player to accomplish the feat. Schwarber was 4 for 6 with a Phillies-record nine RBIs in the 19-4 victory. He took the outright National League homer lead with 49 and moved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend Nebraska-Cincinnati game after engagement
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were seen in public for the first time since announcing their engagement this week when the Chiefs tight end and Grammy-winning singer attended the Nebraska-Cincinnati game at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. Kelce, who played football for the Bearcats, spent plenty of time on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Schwarber hits 4 HRs, has Phillies-record 9 RBIs in 19-4 romp over the Braves
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish the feat. Schwarber was 4 for 6 with a Phillies-record nine RBIs. He took the outright National League homer lead with 49 and ... Read More »
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