September 20th, 2025

National Sports

Top-ranked Texas faces No. 3 and defending champion Ohio State in hyped college football opener

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Texas and Ohio State are used to dealing with pressure. The expectations for both programs going into Saturday are at fever pitch as the top-ranked Longhorns and defending national champion No. 3 Buckeyes meet in one of the most-hyped openers in recent memory. “It is a great way to start the ... Read More »

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Arizona kicks off second season under coach Brent Brennan against Hawaii

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

Hawaii (1-0) at Arizona (0-0), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Arizona by 17 1/2. How to watch: TNT, HBO Max. Key stats Hawaii (2024) Overall offense: 365.8 yards per game (89th in FBS) Passing: 268.2 yards per game (23rd) Rushing: 97.9 yards per game (124th) Scoring: 22.3 points per game (111th) Overall ... Read More »

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Chiefs aim for another Super Bowl title after loss to Eagles spoiled their three-peat bid

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs (17-3) Expectations Super Bowl or bust. Really, that is the only expectation in Kansas City these days, especially after the Chiefs came up short in their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. And the Chiefs didn’t just lose to the Eagles in the Super Bowl in February, they ... Read More »

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No. 8 Alabama aims to overcome road woes against rebuilding Florida State in opener

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — If No. 8 Alabama is going to return to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide will need to play better away from home. It starts Saturday at rebuilding Florida State. The Tide, which lost four times outside Tuscaloosa in 2024 and failed to reach the CFP, gets an early chance ... Read More »

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Chiefs brace for Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension with deep wide receiver roster

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs knew that Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension was coming down from the NFL this week. That’s why they kept eight wide receivers on cutdown day. Now, they believe they are better suited to deal with the absence of their No. 1 wide receiver than they were last ... Read More »

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Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill set to practice, on track for Week 1 opener vs. Colts

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill is set to return to practice Thursday and is on track to play in Miami’s Week 1 opener against the Indianapolis Colts, coach Mike McDaniel said. Hill will practice in a limited capacity after being sidelined the past several weeks with an oblique injury. McDaniel said ... Read More »

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Georgia Tech faces Colorado in Friday night showdown at Folsom Field

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

Georgia Tech at Colorado, Friday, 8 p.m. ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia Tech by 4.5. How to watch: ESPN Key Stats Georgia Tech (2024) Overall offense: 424.5 yards per game (35th in FBS) Passing: 237.5 yards per game (54th) Rushing: 887.0 yards per game (32nd) Scoring: 28.9 points per game (55th) Overall defense: 342.8 ... Read More »

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After winning 4 straight division titles, Buccaneers are aiming for a deeper playoff run

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8) Expectations The four-time defending NFC South champions aren’t satisfied with owning their division. They want to go on a deep playoff run and have the talent to make the franchise’s 50th season special. Baker Mayfield has turned into an elite quarterback on his fourth team. He’s coming ... Read More »

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Raptors forward Mamukelashvili leads Georgia to 83-69 upset of Spain at EuroBasket

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 19 points to lead Georgia to a 83-69 upset victory over defending champion Spain at EuroBasket Thursday. Mamukelashvili added seven rebounds and six assists as Georgia outrebounded Spain 46-29. Spain shot poorly in a disjointed performance — only making 6 of 13 free throws — ... Read More »

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Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season’s playoff hopes

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins (8-9) Expectations The Dolphins had high hopes entering last season after making the playoffs in each of coach Mike McDaniel’s first two years. Miami hardly lived up to its goal of making a deep playoff run, largely because of injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion, hip), starting right ... Read More »

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Red Sox place Nathaniel Lowe on paternity list and activate Rob Refsnyder

By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on the paternity list Thursday and activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list. Lowe, who signed with the Red Sox Aug. 18 after being released by Washington two days earlier, is hitting .296 with a homer and seven RBIs in nine ... Read More »

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