September 17th, 2025

National Sports

Brown shines again and Walker hits 2-run homer as Astros start strong and beat Braves 6-2

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Hunter Brown gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Houston Astros jumped on Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder early to beat the Braves 6-2 on Saturday night. The Astros began the night tied for first place in the AL West with Seattle. Christian Walker hit a two-run homer 431 feet ... Read More »

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Toronto ties 1-1 with Revolution but is eliminated from playoff contention

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Luca Langoni scored for Toronto FC in the 90th minute of a 1-1 tie with the New England Revolution on Saturday night. Toronto (5-13-11) was eliminated from MLS Cup playoff contention. Langoni stopped a clearance attempt at the top of the penalty box and then flicked a shot that deflected off ... Read More »

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USC overcomes 3-hour delay and slow start to hold off Purdue for 33-17 victory in Big Ten opener

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jayden Maiava and Waymond Jordan each ran for touchdowns, and 360-pound defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett returned an interception 70 yards for a score to lead Southern California past Purdue 33-17 after kickoff was delayed for 3 hours, 5 minutes because of weather. The Trojans (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) got their ... Read More »

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Lofton reels in 67-yard score, Gardner-Webb beats The Citadel 23-13

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Chris Lofton had a 67-yard receiving touchdown and Nate Hampton threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns and Gardner-Webb beat The Citadel, 23-13 on Saturday. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are off to a 2-1 start under second-year head coach Cris Reiset after an 0-3 start last season. Quasean Holmes rushed for ... Read More »

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Ingebrigtsen, a key character in 1,500-meter drama, drops out early at world championships

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Former Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen failed to advance out of the first round of the 1,500 meters at the world championships Sunday morning in Japan, denying one of the sport’s most heated races of one of its most dramatic characters. The Norweigan finished eighth in his heat won by 2022 world champ ... Read More »

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St. Louis ends Montreal’s 5-game unbeaten run with 2-0 victory

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

MONTREAL (AP) — Conrad Wallem and Marcel Hartel each scored as St. Louis snapped Montreal’s five-game unbeaten run on Saturday night with a 2-0 win. St. Louis (6-17-7) is unbeaten in its last two games. Montreal (5-16-9) has just 11 points in 16 home games this season. Wallem opened the scoring in the 11th minute ... Read More »

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Braden Atkinson rallies Mercer to 22-21 victory over Wofford

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Braden Atkinson passed for 316 yards and connected with CJ Miller for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter as Mercer survived an upset bid from Wofford with a 22-21 victory in a Southern Conference opener Saturday night. Atkinson completed 26 of 37 passes with two interceptions for the Bears (1-1) ... Read More »

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Marshall coasts by Eastern Kentucky 38-7, gets coach Tony Gibson’s first win

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw two touchdown passes and added 58 yards rushing and a score as Marshall cruised past FCS-member Eastern Kentucky 38-7 on Saturday night. The Thundering Herd (1-2) picked up their first win under first-year coach Tony Gibson. After an interception on their opening drive, the Thundering Herd (1-2) ... Read More »

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Big first quarter propels South Carolina State over Bethune-Cookman 55-41

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

ORANGEBURG, SC (AP) — Ryan Stubblefield threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores to help South Carolina State beat Bethune-Cookman 55-41 on Saturday night. The Bulldogs’ Jayden Sellers recovered a fumble near the goal line and took it to the end zone early as South Carolina State (2-1) rattled off 24 points in ... Read More »

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Kennesaw State beats FCS-member Merrimack 27-13, gets first win under coach Jerry Mack

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Amari Odom accounted for two touchdowns and Kennesaw State beat FCS-member Merrimack 27-13 on Saturday night to get its first win with first-year coach Jerry Mack. Kennesaw State (1-2), which lost 10-9 to Wake Forest to start its season, rebounded from a 56-9 rout to then-No. 23 Indiana to win its ... Read More »

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Toronto FC eliminated from MLS playoff contention after 1-1 draw in New England

By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025

FOXBOROUGH — Luca Langoni’s deflected shot in the 90th minute gave the New England Revolution a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in MLS play Saturday, eliminating TFC from playoff contention. The Argentine forward’s shot went through a crowd of bodies, deflecting off defender Sigurd Rosted past goalkeeper Luca Gavran. Theo Corbeanu’s 75th-minute goal had given ... Read More »

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