National Sports
Brewers clinch NL Central despite 5-1 loss to Herrera and the Cardinals
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, JosĂ© FermĂn drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday. The Brewers still clinched the NL Central title, but they had to wait until the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss at Cincinnati ended less than a half-hour later. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers’ Najee Harris injures ankle during non-contact play against Broncos
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left ankle on a non-contact play in the second quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Harris took a step forward from the backfield as the play began and immediately went down with 5:02 remaining. He had to be helped off the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two blocked field goals returned for TDs contribute to a wild early slate of NFL games
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NFL fans saw two game-changing blocked field goals that were returned for touchdowns minutes apart on Sunday. First, Philadelphia’s Jordan Davis blocked a 44-yard attempt by the Rams’ Joshua Karty on the final play of the game that would have won it for Los Angeles. Davis scooped the ball and returned it 61 yards for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rice’s 10th-inning slam lifts Yankees over Orioles 7-1, keeping NY 2 behind Toronto in AL East
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ben Rice’s tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East. New York remained two games behind the Blue Jays — who won at Kansas City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American League-best Blue Jays beat Royals 8-5 and clinch their 1st postseason berth since 2023
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth. Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the postseason for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young’s sensational catches lead Nationals to 3-2 win that damages Mets’ playoff chances
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob Young made a pair of sensational catches in center field to prevent extra-base hits Sunday as the Washington Nationals hung on and handed the New York Mets a costly 3-2 defeat. The Mets, who have lost 11 of 15 and are 35-52 since mid-June, dropped into a tie with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins stop Guardians’ 10-game win streak, keep Cleveland from tying for AL Central lead with 6-2 win
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth, pinch-hitter Royce Lewis had a three-run shot in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins ended the Cleveland Guardians’ 10-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory on Sunday. The Guardians lost for only the fourth time in 20 games and missed a chance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ha-Seong Kim homers and drives in 2 runs as Braves beat slumping Tigers, 6-2
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Ha-Seong Kim homered and drove in two runs as the Atlanta Braves won their eighth straight game with a 6-2 win over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Tigers went 0-6 on their last homestand of the season, losing by a combined score of 36-14. They have lost nine of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series. After seeing their double-digit lead shrink to three points with 2:51 left in the third, the Fever closed the quarter on an 11-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baker Mayfield leads undefeated Buccaneers to another thrilling victory, 29-27 over winless Jets
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield led Tampa Bay to another thrilling finish, Chase McLaughlin kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired and the Buccaneers rallied for a 29-27 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday for their best start in 20 years. The Buccaneers (3-0) overcame a late surge by the Jets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays clinch playoff spot with 8-5 win over Royals
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
KANSAS CITY — The Toronto Blue Jays officially clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday. It will be the first post-season appearance for the Jays (90-66) since 2023, when they were topped by the Minnesota Twins in the wild-card round. Toronto entered the day needing a win or losses ... Read More »
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