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GM Bobby Webster preaches patience ahead of Toronto Raptors season
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
TORONTO — General manager Bobby Webster has a wait-and-see approach to the Toronto Raptors this season. Webster spoke with media this afternoon for the first time since replacing former president Masai Ujiri as the Raptors’ head of basketball operations. Toronto finished third in the Atlantic Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 30-52 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 25 BYU finding success behind improved running attack
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU built its football reputation on high-flying passing offenses. Now the Cougars are finding success with a potent running attack. No. 25 BYU (3-0) enters its Big 12 opener against Colorado (2-2, 0-1) on Saturday leading the conference with 265.6 rushing yards per game and 6.48 yards per carry. BYU ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on the wrong end of another Ryder Cup blowout loss as US falls behind
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — By himself, Scottie Scheffler is winning more often than anyone in golf. In Ryder Cup foursomes matches, he keeps on losing — and losing badly. Scheffler and Russell Henley were defeated 5 and 3 by Europe’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Ă…berg on Friday, the top-ranked Scheffler’s third blowout loss in three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona gets off to its best start in a decade by pushing the limits
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brent Brennan, decked out in a full race suit and helmet, angles his body through the window and slides into the NASCAR cockpit. A track official helps the Arizona football coach with the safety harnesses and head restraint, attaches the steering wheel and shows him how to fire the engine. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilks refutes Mayfield’s comment that the ex-Panthers interim coach was to blame for his release
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Steve Wilks jabbed back at Baker Mayfield a few days after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said a win over the New York Jets was a bit “personal.” Mayfield was asked after the Buccaneers’ 29-27 victory Sunday at Tampa Bay how big it was to give coach Todd Bowles a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL to play 3 regular-season games over 5 years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026. The league announced the multiyear commitment Friday as part of its ongoing plan to take international games to new cities around the world. The NFL already has played twice in Brazil — Green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready for the O’Griddy? Justin Jefferson wants to put on a show in Ireland
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Justin Jefferson has something special planned for Dublin when the Vikings face the Steelers at Croke Park. It’s the first time Ireland is hosting a regular-season NFL game, so the Minnesota wide receiver wants to make it memorable with a new twist to his touchdown dance. “We’ve got a little addition to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup’s main event turns into a big Euro win
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Everyone wanted to see the first shot. The last one told the story better. Justin Thomas needed to make a 5-foot putt on the 15th green to keep the biggest match of Friday morning going at the Ryder Cup. But that putt — like so many others — skimmed the edge. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, United States to co-host 2027 women’s volleyball world championship
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
Canada and the United States will co-host the 2027 women’s world volleyball championship. The final rounds will be played in Anaheim, Calif., Volleyball Canada, USA Volleyball and the FIVB announced Friday. Four more host cities to stage pool play and the Round of 16, as well as a tournament schedule, will be announced at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame trainer Attfield chases 10th career Breeders’ Stakes win with Ciunas
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
TORONTO — It might not be as prestigious as the Triple Crown but trainer Roger Attfield will look to achieve yet another career milestone Sunday in the $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes. Attfield, a Hall of Fame conditioner in Canada and the U.S., will chase a 10th Breeders Stakes crown at Woodbine Racetrack. Attfield has already won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from the Ryder Cup
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The Ryder Cup gets underway on U.S. soil at Bethpage Black on Long Island amid tighter security for the late-morning arrival of President Donald Trump. ___ AP Ryder Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/ryder-cup This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
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