National Sports
In a disappointing year, the Orioles finished up their home schedule on a high note
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Amid a surprisingly dismal season at Camden Yards, there were still some hints of a brighter future for the Baltimore Orioles. That was certainly true in their home finale. Rookie Dylan Beavers hit a solo homer in the ninth inning to give Baltimore a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds’ Nick Lodolo strikes out 12 and then exits with groin injury vs. Pirates
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo struck out 12 batters and then exited with a groin injury on Thursday in a dominant performance that helped his team move within a half-game of the New York Mets for the final NL wild card. Lodolo left the 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates with one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marté robs Reynolds of tying homer in 9th, Reds beat Pirates 2-1 and close on Mets for wild card
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Noelvi Marté robbed Bryan Reynolds of a tying home run in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Thursday to move within a half-game of the New York Mets for the final NL wild card. Nick Lodolo tied his career high with 12 strikeouts before leaving with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pittsburgh’s ‘jock tax’ on visiting athletes, performers at publicly funded stadiums shot down
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s so-called jock tax, which levies a 3% tax on income earned by visiting athletes and performers at publicly funded stadiums, discriminates against nonresidents, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Thursday. City residents who play or perform at the stadiums pay a 1% tax on income, plus a 2% school district tax. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beavers’ 9th-inning homer gives Orioles 6-5 win, assures Rays 2nd straight losing season
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Beavers homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in their home finale Thursday. The Orioles — who would have been assured of a last-place finish in the AL East with a loss — rallied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays put Jose Berrios on injured list for first time of his career
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
TORONTO — Jose Berrios is headed to the injured list for the first time in his 10-year Major League Baseball career. Berrios already missed a scheduled start for the Toronto Blue Jays and will miss more time with inflammation in his right elbow. Blue Jays manager John Schneider says Berrios will have an MRI today ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup matchups for the opening session at Bethpage Black
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. captain Keegan Bradley made sure a most anticipated Ryder Cup would get off to a most explosive start Friday at Bethpage Black. Bryson DeChambeau with all his power and energy will be leading off in foursomes for the Americans. Europe counters with the equally fiery Jon Rahm, who has never ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans and Titans both winless entering Sunday’s AFC South showdown
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans entered the season with very different expectations. Three games in, they’re in the same spot: both winless entering Sunday’s AFC South matchup. Though the Texans were predicted to win the division for a third straight year and most thought the Titans were in for another tough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers, Patriots look to get back to 500 in first meeting since 2021
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Carolina (1-2) at New England (1-2) Sunday 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Patriots by 5 1/2 Against the spread: Panthers 2-1; Patriots 1-2 Series record: Tied 4-4 Last meeting: Patriots beat Panthers 24-6 in Charlotte, N.C. on Nov. 7, 2021. Last week: Panthers beat Atlanta 30-0 at home; Patriots lost to Pittsburgh 21-14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers aim to revive ground game against Jaguars
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The formula for success on offense for the San Francisco 49ers has been pretty consistent since Kyle Shanahan took over as coach in 2017. When the Niners can control the clock, grind out yards on the ground and wear down the opposition, that typically leads to good results. That’s what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No simulcast deal this time around for potential Blue Jays’ clincher
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
TORONTO — Baseball fans in Canada should not expect a repeat of a deal that allowed Sportsnet to air a simulcast of Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball broadcast that featured the Toronto Blue Jays last week. As a result of the agreement, the streamer was given the rights for this Friday’s game between the Blue ... Read More »
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