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Vanderbilt’s football revival: Fans eager to check out undefeated Commodores
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ray Campbell finally stepped foot back on Vanderbilt’s campus for a football game, his first in more than a decade. Yes, Vandy’s first stadium renovation since 1981 helped. How the No. 16 Commodores are playing this season, with cocky quarterback Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea guiding his alma mater, is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucs’ Chase McLaughlin hits 65-yard field goal; Eagles score another touchdown on special teams
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chase McLaughlin’s 65-yard field goal for Tampa Bay as time expired to end the first half of the Eagles-Buccaneers game on Sunday was the longest in NFL history in an outdoor stadium. Justin Tucker’s NFL-record 66-yarder for Baltimore against Detroit in 2021 was inside a dome. Brandon Aubrey made a 65-yarder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants’ Malik Nabers carted off against Chargers with apparent leg injury
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers was carted from the field with an apparent injured right leg in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Jaxson Dart, making his first NFL start, launched a deep pass down the right sideline — a free play after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to win cricket’s Asia Cup with 2 balls remaining
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — India has won cricket’s Asia Cup with a five-wicket victory over archrival Pakistan in Sunday’s final with only two balls remaining. Put into bat, Pakistan collapsed from 113-1 to 146 all out in 19.1 overs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. That looked like being enough after defending champion India’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: AP Top 25 college football rankings see Oregon jump to No. 2 as top five shuffles
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
Oregon claimed the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 college football rankings, marking the top of the poll with the first of several shakeups. Miami, which had a bye, slipped one spot to No. 3 and was followed by top-five newcomers No. 4 Mississippi and No. 5 Oklahoma. That’s a nine-rung promotion for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akheem Mesidor’s journey: Overlooked in Canada to a standout for No. 3 Miami heading into FSU clash
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Akheem Mesidor once was on the brink of quitting football while growing up in Canada, largely because he wasn’t getting any attention. Funny how things change. The Miami defensive end whose 25.5 career sacks are second-most among active FBS players is hearing plenty of accolades these days, and he isn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement after 12 seasons
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement before Sunday’s season finale against the Washington Nationals. The 12-year veteran, who won a Gold Glove in 2021, spent his first seven seasons with Washington and said playing on the Nationals’ 2019 World Series champions was his favorite memory in baseball. “To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Snitker unsure about future as Braves manager as contract nears end
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta manager Brian Snitker is unsure about his future with the Braves. The 69-year-old Snitker, whose contract expires after this year, has been subjected to questions about whether he will retire following the season, his ninth as Atlanta’s manager and 49th with the organization. The Braves are out of playoff contention for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tee Higgins, Evan Engram look to turn their seasons around in Monday’s Bengals-Broncos game
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Both the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos are trying to tap into a key offensive power source when they square off Monday night in the Mile High City. Wide receiver Tee Higgins is off to a slow start after signing a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Bengals (2-1) last spring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25, Ole Miss, Oklahoma into the top five, Alabama into the top 10; Virginia cracks poll
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25, Ole Miss, Oklahoma into the top five, Alabama into the top 10; Virginia cracks poll. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal scores two late goals to beat Newcastle and close in on Premier League leader Liverpool
By Canadian Press on September 28th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Gabriel scored a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal came back to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and close the gap on leader Liverpool. The defender rose to head in a stoppage-time corner that moved Mikel Arteta’s team up to second in the standings and ... Read More »
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