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Missed opportunities and errors leave Browns in a familiar spot after Week 1 loss to Bengals
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns accomplished most of what they wanted against the Cincinnati Bengals. And yet, it still didn’t add up to a win. The offense was methodical and controlled the clock while the defense limited Joe Burrow to the third-fewest yards of his career. However, a pair of missed kicks and untimely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon sidelined for season opener against Minnesota
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon have been ruled out for Monday night’s season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Linebacker T.J. Edwards also is on the team’s inactive list, leaving the Bears without three key defensive players for their matchup with Justin Jefferson and the Vikings. The 26-year-old Johnson missed all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ George Kittle out with hamstring injury, Brock Purdy’s status uncertain
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle will miss at least a few weeks with a hamstring injury and quarterback Brock Purdy’s status for this week is in question after he hurt his left shoulder and toe in the season opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the team hasn’t decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Yelich back in lineup for MLB-best Brewers lineup after missing five games
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Christian Yelich returned to the lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night after their designated hitter missed five games because of lower back soreness. Yelich was batting fourth when the Brewers, with the best record in baseball, opened a three-game series at the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers. The 33-year-old Yelich had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals seek improvement after season-opening win, but a 1-0 start is better than the alternative
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray was under the weather during Sunday’s game and — at times — the offense also looked a little unwell. The Arizona Cardinals’ revamped defensive front produced just one sack and their special teams allowed a blocked field goal at a crucial moment in the fourth quarter at New Orleans. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams’ improving defense continues last season’s late surge with dominant performance in opener
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — From Nate Landman to the Land Shark, the Los Angeles Rams’ defense is staking a claim as the strength of the team. It’s a somewhat surprising development for a unit that struggled pretty badly a year ago, but the Rams have begun the new season with an extension of their best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mississippi State University has been fined $500,000 by the Southeastern Conference for its fans rushing the field following a home win over then-No. 12 Arizona State. The Bulldogs knocked off the Sun Devils 24-20 on Saturday and their students rushed the field after, carrying the goalposts with them out of Davis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barry Sanders advocates for people to know their cholesterol numbers a year after his heart attack
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Barry Sanders was not motivated by statistics during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career, memorably opting to retire instead of playing one more season to likely break the NFL’s all-time rushing record. “It never was a driver for me,” Sanders said Monday in an interview with The Associated Press. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Virginia loses RB Jahiem White and WR Jaden Bray to season-ending injuries
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia running back Jahiem White and wide receiver Jaden Bray will miss the rest of the season with injuries, coach Rich Rodriguez said Monday. Rodriguez announced on his weekly radio show that White will undergo surgery later this week and that Bray will require surgery at some point. White injured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Croskey-Merritt and Samuel were impressive new additions in the Commanders’ 21-6 win over the Giants
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — By now many Washington Commanders fans are aware that Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes by the nickname “Bill.” He says either name is fine. The team officially lists him as Jacory, but Washington rooters seem very much on board with Bill. What’s more important is what he does with the ball. Croskey-Merritt ran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs closer Daniel Palencia strains right shoulder, goes on injured list
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Cubs closer Daniel Palencia went on the 15-day injured list Monday, a day after straining his right shoulder. Palencia was hurt in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 6-3 loss to Washington. He entered with a 3-1 lead, faced five batters and did not get an out, giving up two homers, a triple, ... Read More »
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