National Sports
Sengun scores 24 points as Turkey beats Sweden to reach EuroBasket quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — NBA All-Star Alperen Sengun scored 24 points as Turkey held off Sweden to win 85-79 and reach the EuroBasket quarterfinals on Saturday. The Houston Rockets forward added 16 rebounds and six assists in a stellar performance against Sweden, which drew level at 76-76 thanks to Ludvig Hakanson’s 3-pointer with just under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta parents are bracing for a potential teacher strike or lockout as shifting provincial policies on books and sports also add confusion and chaos to the school year. Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre Gasly signs contract extension with Alpine through 2028
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine through the 2028 season. The deal was announced Saturday ahead of the Italian Grand Prix which Gasly surprisingly won in 2020 while racing for AlphaTauri. “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine,” Gasly said. “As a Frenchman, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand beats South Africa 24-17 in Rugby Championship, extends its Eden Park streak
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand stretched its unbeaten record at Eden Park to 51 matches with a 24-17 win over world champion South Africa on Saturday in a match played in passing rain and under a hail of Springboks’ kicks. South Africa kicked incessantly in the first half, from scrumhalf, flyhalf and center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG coach Luis Enrique breaks collarbone in cycling accident
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique broke his collarbone in a cycling accident and was set to undergo surgery, the French champions said late Friday. The 55-year-old Spaniard, a cycling enthusiast, led PSG to its first Champions League title last season, and the team has won three straight games to open its Ligue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taking their chances, the Wallabies score a late try to beat Argentina in the Rugby Championship
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
TOWNSVILLE, Australia (AP) — The Wallabies trusted their instincts to keep pushing for a late try instead of a potential equaling penalty goal late in their Rugby Championship match Saturday against Argentina. The gamble was worth it. Prop Angus Bell scored the clinching try in the sixth minute of added time to give Australia a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (87-55, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (64-78, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (5-2, 3.69 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (6-13, 4.21 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 132 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers meet the Pittsburgh Pirates with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turner leads Phillies against the Marlins after 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies (82-59, first in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (65-76, third in the NL East) Miami; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (12-6, 4.05 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 182 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (8-11, 5.66 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 119 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Miami Marlins after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners look to break 4-game slide, play the Braves
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (73-68, second in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-77, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Bryce Miller (4-5, 5.71 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 50 strikeouts); Braves: Hurston Waldrep (4-0, 1.01 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 33 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners are looking to end a four-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers aim to break 4-game losing streak, play the Orioles
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (78-63, first in the NL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (65-76, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (11-8, 2.82 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 167 strikeouts); Orioles: Trevor Rogers (8-2, 1.39 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 81 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox visit the Tigers on 5-game road win streak
By Canadian Press on September 6th, 2025
Chicago White Sox (54-88, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (81-61, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-3, 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (12-4, 2.18 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 216 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to ... Read More »
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