National Sports
Ahead of their matchup in Swansea, a look at the Canada-Wales soccer history
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
SWANSEA — Canada plays Wales in Swansea in an international men’s soccer friendly on Tuesday. A look at the matchup: WHERE: Swansea.com Stadium. RANKINGS: Canada is ranked 28th in the world by FIFA, while Wales is No. 31. HISTORY: Canada is 1-2-0 all-time against Wales, losing 1-0 the last time they met in May 2004 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints safety Julian Blackmon has a shoulder injury that could end his season
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints starting safety Julian Blackmon has a shoulder injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season, coach Kellen Moore said Monday. Blackmon, acquired by New Orleans after Tyrann Mathieu retired on the eve of training camp, played for the Saints’ entire season opening 20-13 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone says outburst in Bucharest won’t happen again
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone, who had words with coach Jesse Marsch after being substituted in Friday’s 3-0 win over Romania, says his outburst was prompted by “a bit of disappointment, a bit of frustration.” But he acknowledged such a display of pique should not have happened. “I felt like as a man, as a player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles coach Sirianni declines to say if team will discipline Carter in wake of spitting incident
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Monday any possible team discipline levied against Jalen Carter for spitting on Dallas’ Dak Prescott would remain “private, regardless if you see it or not” in a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs. Sirianni declined to specifically address details of any kind of conversation he had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks not dwelling on difficult season
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson believes the Vancouver Canucks have more to give this season — and so does he. Last season, the team’s tumultuous campaign ended in disappointment with the Canucks missing the playoffs and Pettersson among a handful of players sidelined by injury. After a solid summer of training, the Swedish centre is back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida’s Brendan Bett planning to apologize to fans and the USF player he spit at during loss
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was planning to apologize to teammates, fans and the player he spit at during an 18-16 loss to South Florida, coach Billy Napier said Monday. Napier said the now-unranked Gators (1-1) have yet to decide whether Bett would be suspended for Saturday night’s game at No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harbaugh defends Jackson after fan altercation in Baltimore’s season opener
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh made it clear whose side he’s on following Lamar Jackson’s run-in with a fan in Baltimore’s season opener at Buffalo. After Jackson threw a touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins in the third quarter of Baltimore’s 41-40 loss to the Bills on Sunday night, several Ravens were celebrating behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers activate Grant Anderson from injured list and send Craig Yoho to minors
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Right-hander Grant Anderson has come off the injured list to boost a Milwaukee Brewers bullpen that has been dealing with plenty of medical issues. The Brewers announced before their Monday game with the Texas Rangers that they had activated Anderson and optioned right-hander Craig Yoho to Triple-A Nashville. Anderson last pitched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knies: Maple Leafs’ camp set to be ‘a little weird’ without Mitch Marner
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
LAS VEGAS — Matthew Knies is preparing for his third NHL training camp. A familiar face won’t be there when the Maple Leafs hit the ice later this month. Mitch Marner bolted for the Vegas Golden Knights in dramatic fashion this summer after nine headline-grabbing — and sometimes tumultuous — seasons in Toronto. Selected fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Different year, same results. Carolina’s season-opening 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday looked eerily reminiscent of the team’s struggles last season when the Panthers went 5-12 under then-rookie head coach Dave Canales with an offense that struggled to score points and a defense that couldn’t stop the run. Bryce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan coach Sherrone Moore says Biff Poggi will lead team during his upcoming 2-game suspension
By Canadian Press on September 8th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said associate head coach Biff Poggi will lead the team during his two-game suspension. Moore made the announcement Monday, less than a week before he is to miss a home game against Central Michigan and a road trip to Nebraska. The second-year coach was suspended for ... Read More »
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