September 18th, 2025

National Sports

Bengals visit banged-up Vikings with Browning at QB for injured Burrow, seeking 1st win in Minnesota

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

Cincinnati (2-0) at Minnesota (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 3. Against the spread: Bengals 1-1, Vikings 1-1. Series record: Bengals lead 8-7. Last meeting: Bengals beat Vikings 27-24 on Dec. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. Last week: Bengals beat Jaguars 31-27, Vikings lost to Falcons 22-6. Bengals offense: overall (30), ... Read More »

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No. 3 LSU aims to tune up its offense against Southeastern Louisiana

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Had No. 3 LSU been lighting up the scoreboard in its first three victories, this weekend’s match-up with Southeastern Louisiana might have been an opportune time to rest offensive starters such as quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Instead, LSU’s top players on offense will work on demonstrating an ability to execute better ... Read More »

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Raiders and Commanders both have 1 win against a bad team and 1 loss to a good team

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

Las Vegas (1-1) at Washington (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Raiders 1-1; Commanders 1-1. Series record: Commanders lead, 8-7. Last week: Raiders lost to Chargers 20-9; Commanders lost to Packers 27-18. Last meeting: Commanders beat Raiders 17-15 at Last Vegas on Dec. 5, 2021. ... Read More »

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Sportsnet and Apple TV reach deal to simulcast potential Blue Jays clincher broadcast

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

TORONTO — Sportsnet says it has struck a deal with Apple TV to simulcast the Toronto Blue Jays’ road game Friday against the Kansas City Royals on Rogers airwaves. In a post on its website, Sportsnet says it will carry the Apple TV+ production of the game broadcast. Sportsnet says it will produce its regular ... Read More »

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Royals place pitcher Ryan Bergert, outfielder Kyle Isbel on IL; recall Luinder Avila, John Rave

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Ryan Bergert and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list and recalled reliever Luinder Avila and outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha before their series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Bergert felt some tightness in his forearm during a bullpen session on ... Read More »

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No. 4 Miami and Florida set to renew rivalry, with Hurricanes rolling and Gators sputtering

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami is unbeaten, ranked No. 4 in the country, got first-place votes in the AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly eight years, has a Heisman Trophy frontrunner in Carson Beck and is coming off its biggest victory margin over a ranked opponent since 2001. Florida is 1-2, ... Read More »

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Chiefs visit the Giants on Sunday night with each team off to an 0-2 start

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

Kansas City (0-2) at N.Y. Giants (0-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM line: Chiefs by 6 1/2 Against the spread: Chiefs 0-2; Giants 0-2 Series record: Giants lead 11-4. Last meeting: Chiefs beat the Giants 20-17 on Nov. 1, 2021, at Kansas City. Last week: Chiefs lost to Eagles 20-17; Giants lost to Cowboys ... Read More »

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Italian rapper Fedez accused of inciting racial hatred for lyrics targeting Jannik Sinner

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Italian rapper Fedez has been accused of inciting racial hatred for publishing musical lyrics saying that top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner speaks with “Adolf Hitler’s accent.” Fedez recently posted an Instagram story featuring lyrics of a new song that said in Italian: “Italian has a new idol named Jannik Sinner. Pure-blooded ... Read More »

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Predators captain Roman Josi on ice and says he feels 100% after POTS diagnosis

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville captain Roman Josi knew something was wrong last season as he played through headaches, occasionally got dizzy standing up and felt exhausted at times for no reason. Being driven into the end boards during a game Feb. 25 gave the defenseman time to find an answer. “I just knew something ... Read More »

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RYDER CUP ’25: A hole-by-hole look at Bethpage Black

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, site of the 45th Ryder Cup matches to be played Sept. 26-28: No. 1, 397 yards, par 4 The opening shot from an elevated tee bends to the right, with a cluster of trees on the right blocking any approach ... Read More »

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‘Less egocentric’ Mourinho back in Portugal to coach after deal with Benfica

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — JosĂ© Mourinho will coach in Portugal again two decades later, promising a more mature and less egocentric version of himself. Benfica reached a deal with Mourinho on Thursday, sealing his return to the country 21 years after he led rival Porto to the Champions League title in 2004. The coach was ... Read More »

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