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Terence Crawford knows what Saturday night’s fight against Canelo Alvarez could mean for his legacy
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terence “Bud” Crawford doesn’t need anyone to bolster his confidence or reinforce his swagger. He certainly doesn’t need another fight to accentuate his rĂ©sumĂ©. If he retired today, Crawford would be considered one of the greatest fighters of this century. But even he knows how much Saturday night’s super middleweight title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes put trust in QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson amid five-game slide
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes are changing quarterbacks again, only this time it’s a familiar face. McLeod Bethel-Thompson is back after missing three games with an elbow injury since losing 23-22 to Edmonton on Aug. 8. And if everything goes to plan between now and Saturday, the veteran pivot will start when the slumping Alouettes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers cut Jake Moody, place George Kittle on injured reserve
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday after the 2023 third-round pick missed two field goals in the season opener and placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Kittle will be forced to miss at least four games and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles’ Jalen Carter loses $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
Jalen Carter’s penalty for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sends a message to the rest of the league. Carter is losing $57,222 for the infraction, the equivalent of his game check for Week 1 because the NFL considers the punishment a one-game suspension with time served. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle didn’t play a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erling Haaland scores 5 with stitches as Norway routs Moldova 11-1 in World Cup qualifying
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Bearing stitches on his face from a bizarre accident with a bus door, Erling Haaland made his mark for the Norwegian national team by scoring five goals in an 11-1 win over Moldova in World Cup qualifying Tuesday. The Manchester City striker had a hat trick by halftime but didn’t stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dryden’s “The Game” remains as significant as ever, over 40 years after its release
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
Expectations were always going to be high for a new closing chapter in the 30th-anniversary edition of Ken Dryden’s seminal book “The Game.” Like he did throughout his Hall of Fame hockey career, Dryden delivered once again. “Ken was a great writer and a great storyteller, so I knew that it was going to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Following crucial miss by Koo in opener, Falcons sign former Vikings kicker Romo to practice squad
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed former Minnesota kicker Parker Romo to their practice squad on Tuesday, creating competition at the position after Younghoe Koo’s crucial last-second missed field goal in the team’s 23-20 opening loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. Falcons coach Raheem Morris promised on Monday the team would have tryouts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England beats Serbia 5-0 for a statement win under Tuchel. France and Portugal dodge upsets
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
Kylian MbappĂ© got France out of trouble, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal do the same, and England finally got its Thomas Tuchel era into gear. Three of Europe’s soccer powerhouses took big steps closer to the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, all while Erling Haaland scored five goals in an 11-1 win with fresh stitches in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings ground game gives McCarthy’s debut a late and vital boost in opening victory vs. Bears
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all the mastery of passing-play design and quarterback development the Minnesota Vikings have benefited from since Kevin O’Connell became head coach, even he has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward their status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The final stretch of their season-opening comeback victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornelius’s spectacular free kick lifts Canadian men past Wales in soccer friendly
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
SWANSEA — Derek Cornelius’s spectacular free kick lifted Canada to a 1-0 win over Wales in a men’s international soccer friendly Tuesday. The Glasgow Rangers defender sent a curling delivery over the Welsh wall, eluding the outstretched hands of diving goalkeeper Adam Davies, and into the top corner for his first goal in 37 Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Penn State hopes early reps for new receivers pay dividends later
By Canadian Press on September 9th, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Devonte Ross knew he’d have just one man to beat. He knew where the football would be and exactly when it would get there. For the new Penn State wide receiver, those are the perks of paying attention in practice. The ensuing twisting, one-armed, 42-yard touchdown catch through tight defense ... Read More »
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