October 15th, 2025

National Sports

Sneads fourth-quarter touchdown rallies Alouettes past Argonauts 21-19

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

TORONTO — McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s five-yard TD pass to Tyler Snead in the fourth quarter rallied the Montreal Alouettes past the Toronto Argonauts 21-19 on Friday night. Bethel-Thompson found Snead at 5:28, then hit Austin Mack for the two-point convert to give Montreal the nine-point advantage. Bethel-Thompson had a roller-coaster contest _ looking good on some ... Read More »

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Kente Edwards runs for 150 yards, 3 TDs, Lafayette spoils Columbia opener 38-14

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Kente Edwards ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns and Lafayette spoiled Columbia’s season opener 38-14 on Friday night. Edwards scored on runs of 13, 3 and 3 yards. The last touchdown was critical as it capped a 14-play, 75-yard drive that chewed up more than 5 1/2 minutes to open ... Read More »

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Trevor Rogers lowers his ERA to 1.35 with 6 scoreless innings as the Orioles top the Yankees 4-2

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and the Baltimore Orioles topped the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night, dealing New York a setback in its attempt to catch Toronto atop the AL East. Ryan Mountcastle homered for the last-place Orioles, who improved to 12-5 in September. Rogers (9-2) continued his sensational partial season, ... Read More »

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Spencer Steer hits 2 of the Reds’ 5 homers in a 7-4 win over the Cubs

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer hit two of Cincinnati’s season-high five homers as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Friday night to keep pace in the National League wild-card race. The Reds entered play two games behind the New York Mets, who hosted Washington on Friday night, for the final wild-card spot. The ... Read More »

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Butler and Kurtz homer to lead the Athletics past the Pirates, 4-3

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Nick Kurtz added a solo shot and the Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Friday night. Mitch Keller didn’t allow a baserunner until Kurtz, a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, homered with two outs in the fourth to get the Athletics within 3-1. It was ... Read More »

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Acuña Jr. hits HR, Elder pitches seven strong innings as Braves beat slumping Tigers 8-1

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and Bryce Elder pitched seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night. The Tigers have lost four straight and seven of their last eight, allowing the Cleveland Guardians to pull within three games of first place in the AL Central. ... Read More »

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Mets slugger Juan Soto hits career-high 42nd homer in first year of $765 million contract

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto hit his career-high 42nd homer Friday night, reaching the milestone in the first year of his record $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto’s 419-foot, three-run shot to straightaway center capped a six-run rally in the fourth inning against Washington and and topped his previous career high, ... Read More »

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Dodgers’ Michael Kopech returns to IL, postseason status in doubt

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is going on the injured list, leaving his status for the postseason in doubt. The 29-year-old right-hander has spent more time on the IL than the active roster this season. He rejoined the team on Sept. 1 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus ... Read More »

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Messi stays silent on Inter Miami contract extension while attending 1v1 soccer finals

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn’t say a word about his own future. The Inter Miami star — who is closing in on a contract extension that will keep him with his Major League Soccer club through at least the 2026 season and likely beyond — showed ... Read More »

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Sarah Schmelzel’s big finish in Arkansas gives her share of the lead on LPGA

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Schmelzel went from the middle of the pack to a tie for the lead in just five holes Friday, closing with four straight birdies and an eagle for an 8-under 63 to match Minami Katsu in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Alison Lee also finished strong with a birdie and ... Read More »

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Canada’s Damian Warner withdraws from decathlon with Achilles injury

By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025

TOKYO — Former Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner will not compete for his first title at the world athletics championships. Warner withdrew from the competition Saturday morning in Tokyo due to a nagging Achilles injury that worsened over the last few days, a spokesperson for Athletics Canada said. The decathlon was scheduled to run through ... Read More »

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