National Sports
New Zealand and France warm up for Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with romps
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
The only team with a winning record against defending champion New Zealand lost it after Ireland was blown away 40-0 in the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Brighton on Sunday. Ireland had won two of their three contests, most recently last September. But a much-changed New Zealand — only nine survivors from the 29-27 loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump attends the US Open as Rolex’s guest despite Swiss tariffs. Mixed cheers and boos greet him
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open on Sunday and briefly stepped out from a luxury box to wave at a main court crowd mostly still arriving for the men’s final. He drew mixed cheers and boos. Arthur Ashe stadium was only partially full and Trump’s waves weren’t announced beforehand. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers-Jaguars game delayed because of severe weather and lightning nearby
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The game between Carolina and Jacksonville is being delayed by severe weather and lightning in the area. Players and coaches headed to the locker rooms with 8:32 remaining in the second quarter and with the Jaguars leading 10-3. Fans in open areas were asked to move to “protected areas” as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sinner vs. Alcaraz US Open final is delayed because of security. Trump gets cheers, boos
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The start of the U.S. Open men’s final between No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday was pushed back by a half-hour because of extra security, and President Donald Trump was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos from early arriving spectators when he waved from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The AP Top 25 college football poll shows USF breaking into the rankings
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
The third week of the AP Top 25 college football poll showed Ohio State, Penn State and LSU retaining their slots as the top three teams as Oregon slid into No. 4 and No. 18 South Florida ranked for the first time in seven years. The Bulls, who were eight spots out of the Top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions WR Jameson Williams agrees to contract extension just before start of the season
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has agreed to terms on a contract extension as he attempts to follow up on his breakthrough season from a year ago. The Lions announced the extension Sunday before the two-time defending NFC North champions began their season against the Green Bay Packers. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon up to No. 4, Illinois, Florida State into top 10, USF cracks AP Top 25; Ohio State, Penn State, LSU remain top 3
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon up to No. 4, Illinois, Florida State into top 10, USF cracks AP Top 25; Ohio State, Penn State, LSU remain top 3. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia stuns France to reach EuroBasket quarterfinals, Slovenia and Poland also advance
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Georgia advanced to the quarterfinals at the EuroBasket tournament for the first time with a dominant 80-70 win against France on Sunday. France was runner-up to Spain in the 2022 final but both teams failed to reach the quarterfinal stage this time. Georgia will face Finland, which knocked out Nikola Jokic’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Start of Sinner vs. Alcaraz in the US Open final delayed because of Trump-related security
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The start of the U.S. Open men’s final between No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday was pushed back by a half-hour — with President Donald Trump expected to be at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Increased security checks at entrances to the grounds and, separately, to get into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers throws touchdown pass on opening drive of Steelers debut after boos from Jets fans
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers looked right at home with a touchdown pass on his first drive with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Well, after the boos from New York Jets fans and the sack on the first play. With New York leading the season opener 3-0, Rodgers jogged onto the field for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court of Dreams gives people with disabilities an opportunity to play tennis at US Open
By Canadian Press on September 7th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Long before Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova began play in the U.S. Open women’s final Saturday, there were different players on the courts. Earlier that morning, while the grounds were still quiet, children and adults with disabilities were the ones in the spotlight at Flushing Meadows. They learned the basics of ... Read More »
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