National Sports
Chase Elliott’s stunning Kansas win sparks hope for Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR playoffs
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports got off to a slow start in NASCAR’s playoffs despite starting the three-round title pursuit with the regular-season champion and all four of its drivers in the title hunt. Something was off immediately as Chase Elliott’s 17th-place finish in the playoff opener at Darlington was the best of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers haven’t always looked good during their 3-1 start. They also don’t care
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t much on aesthetics. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach knows his team hasn’t played particularly well over the first month of the season. The offense remains a work in progress behind Aaron Rodgers, who has played steadily if not spectacularly. The defense is banged up and uncharacteristically gettable as a result. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates to keep Don Kelly as manager after improvements in second half
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are keeping Don Kelly as manager. The club announced Monday that it had extended Kelly’s contract after he oversaw improvements for the team in the second half of the season. Pittsburgh was 12-26 when it fired Derek Shelton on May 8. Kelly was promoted to interim manager and went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansolino is a candidate, but his status is uncertain as the Orioles eye their next manager
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tony Mansolino remains in limbo as manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Team president Mike Elias said Monday the Orioles would consider other options for their managerial position, but Mansolino — who was the interim manager for most of this season — would be a candidate. Both Mansolino and Elias took questions at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Average time of 9-inning game up 2 minutes to 2:38 in 3rd year of pitch clock
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The average time of a nine-inning major league baseball game increased by 2 minutes this season to 2:38 in the third year of the pitch clock. MLB’s average fell from 3:04 in 2022 to 2:40 the following year when the clock was instituted and decreased to 2:36 in 2024, its lowest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders are still waiting for Daniels and McLaurin to return and need to fix their defense
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missing the injured Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin is hardly ideal for the Washington Commanders’ offense, of course, yet the most glaring issue at the moment is their defense. Coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. have work to do this week as the Commanders (2-2) prepare to face quarterback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valencia-Oviedo game in La Liga postponed because of weather alert
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Valencia vs. Oviedo in La Liga was postponed from Monday to Tuesday because of bad weather in the city of Valencia. A weather alert for heavy rain and risk of flooding was issued for the region, prompting the Spanish league’s decision to postpone. The match will take place on Tuesday if the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying over ineligible player
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — South Africa was stripped of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying by FIFA on Monday and lost top spot in its group for fielding an ineligible player. FIFA’s disciplinary ruling overturned a South Africa win against Lesotho in March, left Benin top with two rounds to go and gave Nigeria fresh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek wins 400th career match at China Open. Alcaraz reaches Japan final
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Camila Osorio for her 400th career win and advanced to the fourth round at the China Open on Monday. Swiatek, the first player to register 25 or more wins at WTA-1000 events for three consecutive seasons, showed no signs of slowing down as she dismantled her Colombian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Manager Bob Melvin was fired Monday by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey announced the decision Monday. Posey had shown his confidence in Melvin by exercising the veteran manager’s contract option for the 2026 season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB attendance rises slightly for 3rd straight increase, but average drops with fewer rainouts
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s overall attendance increased for a third straight season for the first time since 2004-07, but the average dipped slightly because of fewer single-admission doubleheaders caused by weather postponements. MLB drew 71.41 million fans for 2,423 gates in the regular season that ended Sunday for an average of 29,471. ... Read More »
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