National Sports
Marseille’s Ligue 1 game against PSG is postponed until Monday due to risk of severe weather
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer league has postponed Sunday night’s match between host Marseille and leader Paris Saint-Germain by almost 24 hours because of severe weather forecast for the region. The LFP said in a statement that the match will now be played at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome in southern France on Monday at 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aces’ A’ja Wilson earns a historic fourth WNBA MVP award, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the WNBA MVP for an unprecedented fourth time, a person familiar with the voting told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because no official announcement had been made. ESPN first reported that Wilson won. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP for unprecedented fourth time, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP for unprecedented fourth time, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paolini seals victory as Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with dominant win over the US
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday. Italy won both singles ties in straight sets, meaning there was no need for a decisive doubles match. The No. 8-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup is never easy to win on the road. Europe has done it only four times
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy, who became only the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam of majors by winning the Masters, now faces another tall order. McIlroy has been saying for the last few years that winning the Ryder Cup away on the road is the biggest accomplishment in golf. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Świątek overcomes serving errors to win Korea Open title against Alexandrova
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Top-seeded Iga Świątek overcame a poor first set to beat No. 2-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 and win the Korea Open on Sunday. Świątek dropped her own serve five times, was edged out 6-2 in aces, had nine double-faults, and even won fewer points than Alexandrova during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sha’Carri, Lyles anchor relays in the rain for an American 4×100 sweep at worlds
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles blasted through the anchor legs of back-to-back wins in the rainy 4x100s Sunday night to close out world championships with a relay sweep for the U.S. Richardson received the baton with a .01-second deficit against Jamaica, but made it up and then held on for a .04-second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homegrown Pellegrini scores derby winner after being stripped of Roma’s captaincy
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
ROME (AP) — Stripped of the captaincy. His contract nearing expiration without a renewal proposal. No minutes played in the opening three matches. Nothing seemed to be going Lorenzo Pellegrini’s way. Until the Rome derby. The Roman-born Pellegrini cast aside all the issues surrounding him and scored the decisive goal for Roma in a 1-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen wins F1’s Azerbaijan GP after Oscar Piastri crashes on lap 1
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Max Verstappen cruised to victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday as championship leader Oscar Piastri’s first-lap crash allowed Lando Norris to cut his points advantage. Verstappen was in control from start to finish after taking pole position in a chaotic qualifying session Saturday. George Russell was second for Mercedes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men’s 4×100-metre relay team takes silver at world athletics championships
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TOKYO — Canada’s men’s 4×100-metre relay team won silver at the world athletics championships on Sunday. The quartet of Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake and Aaron Brown finished with a season-best time of 37.55 seconds. The Americans struck gold (37.29) and the Netherlands (37.81) grabbed bronze. It’s a return to the podium for ... Read More »
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