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Saints’ Rattler aims to end personal and team skids against the Giants and debut-winning Dart
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Through 10 starts spanning two seasons, Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler has yet to walk off the field with that winning feeling — something rookie Jaxson Dart experienced in his debut as the Giants’ starting signal caller last week. “You wish you already had one, but it’s a team thing,” Rattler said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back-to-back wins after rough start have Williams, Bears breathing easier at bye
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears headed into their bye breathing easier, with back-to-back wins and a .500 record. They’ll take that after a rough start to the season. “I think the first four games builds confidence, and I understand the first two were losses,” Williams said. “I think it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champion runner Caster Semenya ending legal fight against sex eligibility rules, lawyer tells AP
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field, her lawyers said Thursday, despite winning a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights in July that appeared to have reignited one of sports’ most contentious cases. Patrick Bracher, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucs look to rebound from 1st loss, head to Seattle to face Seahawks
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Tampa Bay (3-1) at Seattle (3-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 3. Against the spread: Seahawks 3-1; Buccaneers 2-2 Series record: Seahawks lead 9-6. Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Seahawks 21-16 on Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. Last week: Seahawks beat the Cardinals 23-20; Buccaneers lost to the Eagles 31-25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard misses second practice, status for Sunday vs. Dolphins in doubt
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard missed his second straight day of practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Hubbard played through a calf injury this past Sunday against New England, but coach Dave Canales said on Wednesday that he emerged from the game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penix leads much-needed offensive resurgence for Falcons as 4 1st-rounders flourish
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — From 2021 through 2024, the Atlanta Falcons used four consecutive top-10 draft picks to assemble a group of playmakers expected to transform their offense. Finally, the Falcons have seen what can happen when those players click at the same time. Yes, that includes tight end Kyle Pitts. The Falcons (2-2) have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champion runner Semenya ends landmark legal fight against sex eligibility rules
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field, her lawyers said Thursday, despite winning a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights in July that appeared to have reignited one of sports’ most contentious cases. Patrick Bracher, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roma misses penalty 3 times and loses 1-0 to Lille in Europa League
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Roma missed three straight attempts from the penalty spot late in the game as Lille upset the Italian club 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday. In a bizarre sequence, Roma was given three tries to equalize from the spot after the first two efforts from Artem Dovbyk were both saved by goalkeeper Berke Özer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats running back Bell closing in on first pro 1,000-yard rushing campaign
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
HAMILTON — It’s the Holy Grail for running backs, and a milestone Greg Bell is closing in on for the first time as a professional football player. The six-foot, 200-pound Bell has run for 837 yards (5.7-yard average) this season, his first as a CFL starter. If Bell can average 55 yards rushing over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns, Mercury announce $115M arena naming rights deal with owner Mat Ishbia’s mortgage company
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have announced a $115 million, 10-year naming rights partnership with United Wholesale Mortgage that will rename the team’s arena the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mat Ishbia is the owner of the Suns and Mercury and is also the CEO of United Wholesale Mortagage. The 45-year-old took over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals try to snap 2-game skid against woeful Titans, who have lost 10 in a row
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Tennessee (0-4) at Arizona (2-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m., EDT, CBS BetMGM line: Cardinals by 7 1/2 Series record: Cardinals lead 8-4. Against the spread: Titans 1-3; Cardinals 2-2. Last week: Texans beat Titans 26-0; Seahawks beat Cardinals 23-20. Last meeting: Cardinals beat Titans 38-13 on Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Titans offense: overall (31), ... Read More »
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