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US midfielder Sean Zawadzki hurts right knee and will miss friendly against Japan
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Midfielder Sean Zawadzki will miss the United States’ friendly against Japan on Tuesday night after injuring his right knee in training. The 25-year-old was hurt during training ahead of Saturday’s 2-0 loss to South Korea and returned to Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday. The Crew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions need to go back to the basics after ugly 27-13 loss to Packers
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Coach Dan Campbell thinks it was easy to see what went wrong for the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s 27-13 season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers. Fixing it, though, is going to be much tougher. The Lions didn’t force a turnover or record a sack and scored their only touchdown with 55 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Super League expanding in 2027 with ownership interest from abroad
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
TORONTO — The Northern Super League is looking at adding a seventh team in 2027, with plenty of ownership interest from overseas, according to league co-founder Diana Matheson. The fledgling women’s pro soccer league, which launched this season with franchises in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, had initially talked about increasing by two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas’ Sarkisian dismisses question about QB Arch Manning possibly having throwing issues
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian rebuffed a question about Arch Manning’s physical well-being after videos posted on social media on the weekend sparked speculation the quarterback might have throwing issues. On the television broadcast during the No. 7 Longhorns’ 38-7 win over San Jose State on Saturday, Manning appeared to grimace as he threw a ball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach Mike Vrabel believes attention to detail key as Patriots turn page on lackluster opening loss
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass (AP) — Mike Vrabel didn’t see anything major in the game film to alter his initial assessment of the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Bottom line: they need to play better after halftime and play more complementary football overall. “The defense had three, three-and-outs and we managed three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An ugly win in the season opener is still an important win for the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Buccaneers will take an ugly win over a division rival on the road to start the season. Baker Mayfield and the offense weren’t sharp in their first game under new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. The defense gave up big plays, couldn’t create any turnovers and didn’t generate much pressure. Still, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens’ late-game collapse against Bills raises more questions about their ability to finish
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens went back to the site of their most recent playoff agony — and once again showed why their seasons keep ending that way. Lamar Jackson flirted with a perfect passer rating and Derrick Henry ran for 169 yards and two touchdowns, but the Ravens are past the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins face an early test after ‘miserable’ Week 1 loss
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Throughout the offseason, Miami Dolphins coaches and players spoke about a renewed culture of discipline, focus and accountability that could set them up for on-field success. “This is probably the closest team that I’ve been on since I’ve been in Miami,” star receiver Tyreek Hill said just last week. “And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal-based human rights group asks city officials to bar Israel-Premier Tech from cycling race
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — A Montreal-based human rights group has asked Mayor ValĂ©rie Plante to bar the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team from competing in Sunday’s Grand Prix Cycliste de MontrĂ©al amid the war in Gaza, where aid workers say a famine is unfolding. Palestinian and Jewish Unity, or PAJU, urged the city on Monday to exclude ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Broncos’ defense opened the season by showing how good it can be
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — After All-Pro punt returner Marvin Mims Jr.’s fourth-quarter muff, the Tennessee Titans were sitting pretty at the Denver 24, already in range for a field goal that would give them a late lead. Back-to-back sacks by Jonah Elliss and Zach Allen pushed the Titans back to midfield and forced another punt, however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Qualification for Rugby World Cup comes with perks for Canadian men
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Having secured a return to the Rugby World Cup after missing out on the last tournament, the Canadian men can start planning for the expanded 24-team competition in Australia in 2027. Canada became the 21st team to book its ticket to the World Cup when Japan defeated the U.S. 47-21 in Sacramento in Pacific Nations ... Read More »
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