National Sports
Charges dropped against ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested after juice shop disturbance
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Multiple criminal charges were dropped Monday against former NBA guard Ben Gordon, who was arrested in 2023 after authorities say he began behaving erratically in a Connecticut juice shop. Gordon, who also helped lead the University of Connecticut to the NCAA national championship in 2004, completed a probation program approved last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals offense struggling to close games. Losing RB James Conner for the season won’t help
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s offense has had three chances in three games to close out a win this season and failed in all three instances. The first two times, the Cardinals’ defense was there to save the day. The third time, the team wasn’t as fortunate. Arizona (2-1) lost its first game of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O’Connell have consistently been a pass-oriented team, building around his knack for quarterback development and play design and investing heavily in premier players at the pass-catching positions. The Vikings have wisely begun to alter their identity this season, as evidenced throughout their 48-10 victory over Cincinnati ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa is out for the season with a torn ACL
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco star defensive end Nick Bosa tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. Bosa hurt his knee in the first half of a win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and didn’t return to the game. Bosa gave a thumbs-down to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears look to build on breakthrough win and even their record after a rough start
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears got the sort of breakthrough performance they needed. Now, they have a chance to get to .500. The Bears will look to build on a promising victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday when they visit Las Vegas this week. A win over the Raiders would even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Ryder Cup is off to an emotional start for Team USA
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The Ryder Cup had moments of inspiration in vastly different forms during a quiet Monday start to golf’s most chaotic week. There were tears for the Americans as they gathered on the first tee at sunrise and a strong reminder for Europe as it goes after a rare road win. U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ LaFleur preaches importance of focusing on the present after surprising loss to Browns
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
So much for the talk of an undefeated season for the Green Bay Packers. After the Packers opened their schedule with convincing victories over the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders — two playoff teams from last season — left tackle Rasheed Walker said, “I think we can go undefeated, honestly.” In their first game after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves sign veteran Charlie Morton, a day after the right-handed pitcher was released by Tigers
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league contract on Monday, a day after the right-hander was designated for assignment and released by Detroit. Braves manager Brian Snitker did not say if the 41-year-old Morton will pitch for the Braves in the final week of the season. Snitker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP deem death of amateur fighter not suspicious, conclude investigation
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
EDMONTON — The criminal investigation has ended into the death of a fighter following a mixed martial arts charity event last year near Edmonton. Alberta RCMP say they have deemed the death of Trokon Dousuah not suspicious. Dousuah died on Nov. 25 of injuries sustained two days earlier in a charity fight organized by Ultra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinking Saints plumbed new depths in a lopsided loss — and have another tough road game up next
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore wants to believe that his team can turn an ugly, lopsided loss into a galvanizing opportunity to get right. That does happen in football sometimes, and Moore didn’t have to look back a whole calendar year to cite an example from his own, personal experience. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Herbert and the Chargers are building buzz with a 3-0 start against division opponents
By Canadian Press on September 22nd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s phrasebook knows no bounds. He’s quoted everyone from Nelson Mandela to the Black Eyed Peas. The Los Angeles Chargers’ first 3-0 start since 2002 had their coach reaching back to the French Revolution for his latest plaudits. Led by Justin Herbert, the Chargers made a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback ... Read More »
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