National Sports
Akheem Mesidor’s journey: Overlooked in Canada to a standout for No. 3 Miami heading into FSU clash
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Akheem Mesidor once was on the brink of quitting football while growing up in Canada, largely because he wasn’t getting any attention. Funny how things change. The Miami defensive end whose 25.5 career sacks are second-most among active FBS players is hearing plenty of accolades these days, and he isn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement after 12 seasons
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement before Sunday’s season finale against the Washington Nationals. The 12-year veteran, who won a Gold Glove in 2021, spent his first seven seasons with Washington and said playing on the Nationals’ 2019 World Series champions was his favorite memory in baseball. “To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Snitker unsure about future as Braves manager as contract nears end
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta manager Brian Snitker is unsure about his future with the Braves. The 69-year-old Snitker, whose contract expires after this year, has been subjected to questions about whether he will retire following the season, his ninth as Atlanta’s manager and 49th with the organization. The Braves are out of playoff contention for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tee Higgins, Evan Engram look to turn their seasons around in Monday’s Bengals-Broncos game
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Both the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos are trying to tap into a key offensive power source when they square off Monday night in the Mile High City. Wide receiver Tee Higgins is off to a slow start after signing a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Bengals (2-1) last spring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25, Ole Miss, Oklahoma into the top five, Alabama into the top 10; Virginia cracks poll
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25, Ole Miss, Oklahoma into the top five, Alabama into the top 10; Virginia cracks poll. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal scores two late goals to beat Newcastle and close in on Premier League leader Liverpool
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Gabriel scored a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came back to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and close the gap on leader Liverpool. The defender rose to head in a stoppage-time corner that moved Mikel Arteta’s team up to second in the standings and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With WNBA officiating under scrutiny, what does it take to become a referee in the league?
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
WNBA officiating has been under ongoing scrutiny this season from coaching and player complaints. The brewing frustrations have exploded in the playoffs with nearly every coach taking time in their postgame news conferences to make a point about the physicality of play. Minnesota’s Cheryl Reeve took it a step further in a two-minute tirade on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resurgent Lyon beats Lille to move level on points with PSG at the top of Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Resurgent Lyon earned a gritty 1-0 win at Lille to move level on points with Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. It has been quite some turnaround for seven-time former champion Lyon, which has not looked back since overturning a relegation to the second tier for financial irregularities in July. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers hold on for 24-21 win over Vikings in NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Kenneth Gainwell ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 on Sunday in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. DK Metcalf had five catches for 126 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown for the Steelers, who improved to 3-1 going into their bye ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arkansas fires coach Sam Pittman in middle of 6th season with 32-34 record
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas fired Sam Pittman on Sunday, parting ways with the popular and folksy coach who couldn’t get the Razorbacks into the upper echelon of the Southeastern Conference with a middling overall record of 32-34. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, a former head coach at Arkansas before he left in scandal, was appointed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron’s future, Kawhi’s situation and Tatum’s health all part of the questions for NBA Media Day
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
Welcome back, NBA. The phenomenon known as Media Day — when NBA teams pull on their uniforms, pose for photos and field questions from reporters on the eve of their first training camp practices of the season — happens on Monday for 25 of the league’s 30 teams. (Brooklyn, New York, New Orleans, Phoenix and ... Read More »
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