September 16th, 2025

National Sports

Micah Parsons has a successful debut with the Packers while dealing with a back issue

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Micah Parsons moved past the frustrations from his long contract stalemate with the Dallas Cowboys by producing a successful debut performance with his new team. Parsons had one of Green Bay’s four sacks in a 27-13 victory over Detroit on Sunday as the Packers kept the Lions out of the ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

‘SNL 50,’ Kendrick Lamar and the Grammy and Oscar telecasts win at Creative Arts Emmys

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys and the Oscars won Emmys on Sunday night. So did Kendrick Lamar, while the 50th anniversary special of “Saturday Night Live” won a half-dozen. The CBS Grammys telecast won for its choreography, while ABC’s Oscars telecast won for its production design on the second night of the Creative Arts ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Rory McIlroy wins Irish Open playoff. US runs Walker Cup winning streak to 5

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy couldn’t have asked for a better homecoming. He holed a 28-foot eagle putt on the 72nd hole Sunday for a 6-under 66, and it got him into a playoff that he won against Joakim Lagergren in the Irish Open. McIlroy won for the fourth time this year, following victories ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Rory McIlroy wins Irish Open playoff. United States wins 5th straight Walker Cup

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy couldn’t have asked for a better homecoming. He holed a 28-foot eagle putt on the 72nd hole Sunday for a 6-under 66, and it got him into a playoff that he won against Joakim Lagergren in the Irish Open. McIlroy won for the fourth time this year, following victories ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Lions’ offense struggles in first game since coordinator Ben Johnson’s departure

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Detroit Lions apparently are going to need some time to adapt to the departure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson left to become head coach of the NFC North rival Chicago Bears after helping the Lions win a second straight division title and score an NFL-leading 33.2 points per ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Fodrey scores 1st goal in MLS, Wolff adds goal, assist; Austin beats Sporting KC 2-1

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — CJ Fodrey scored his first career goal in MLS in the 82nd minute, Owen Wolff had a goal and an assist, and Austin FC beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Sunday night. Austin (11-9-8) has 41 points, tied with Los Angeles FC for fifth in the Western Conference. Kansas City ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

NBC releases promo for NBA opening night during Sunday Night Football broadcast

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

The NBA returns to NBC and Peacock next month. And during the NFL’s first Sunday Night Football game of the season, NBC unveiled a 45-second reminder. During the airing of the Buffalo-Baltimore NFL matchup, NBC released a new promo — one featuring the lineup of some of its announcers and analysts, done in the same ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Americans roll in sunshine and fog to win the Walker Cup for 5th straight time

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Americans seized control in the sunshine and kept right on rolling through the fog at Cypress Point on Sunday, eliminating any drama in beating Great Britain & Ireland for their fifth consecutive victory in the Walker Cup. U.S. Amateur champion Mason Howell capped off his amazing summer by scratching ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Sam Darnold has a quiet debut for the Seahawks in a loss to the 49ers

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are in the early stages of finding a rhythm with their new quarterback, Sam Darnold. One thing that’s unchanged is Nick Bosa finding ways to torment the Seahawks. Darnold, in his first game with Seattle after signing a three-year, $100.5 million contract, finished 16 of 23 for a modest ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Precision and power: Boston’s Aroldis Chapman still dominating at 37

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Aroldis Chapman has a reputation as a power pitcher, built through 16 years of routinely popping 100 mph on the radar gun. As Boston Red Sox closer has gotten older, the 37-year-old added craftiness to the power, baffling hitters by locating sliders and splitters that leave them flailing. The combination led to ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Raleigh hits major league-leading 53rd homer, Mariners rout Braves 18-2 with most runs since 2012

By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 53rd home run and the Seattle Mariners had 20 hits as they scored their most runs since 2012 in an 18-2 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Eugenio Suárez homered twice, raising his season total to 45, and Jorge Polanco and Josh Naylor also went ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!