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Toronto FC scores late goal for a 1-1 draw that ends CF Montreal’s playoff hopes
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
TORONTO — Jonathan Osorio’s 89th-minute goal lifted Toronto FC into a 1-1 draw with CF Montreal on Saturday, eliminating Montreal from MLS playoff contention in the process. Montreal (5-15-9) had seemed headed for the win with Dante Sealy’s 83rd-minute header, a result that would have staved off elimination. The goal came off a free kick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics’ Nick Kurtz day-to-day with right oblique soreness
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz is day-to-day after experiencing right oblique soreness against the Texas Rangers on Friday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said on Saturday. The rookie had an MRI that returned “clean,” Kotsay said. Kurtz was not in the lineup for the second game of a three-game series on Saturday. He began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnett, Sluka double up to lead James Madison to 45-10 romp over Weber State
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III and reserve quarterback Matthew Sluka each threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the first half and James Madison dominated Weber State 45-10 in a season opener for both teams on Saturday. Barnett got the starting nod before the game over the UNLV transfer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk Ferentz moves into tie as Big Ten’s all-time winningest coach as Iowa defeats Albany 34-7
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Xavier Williams rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown, and Kirk Ferentz moved into a tie as the Big Ten’s all-time winningest coach as Iowa defeated Albany 34-7 on Saturday night. Ferentz, in his 27th season as coach of the Hawkeyes, won his 205th game with the program, tying Ohio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rebuilt Virginia rolls over Coastal Carolina in opener
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (AP) — Cam Ross had 124 receiving yards and a touchdown catch and ran a kickoff back 100 yards for another score and Virginia rolled past Coastal Carolina, 48-7 in its season opener on Saturday night at Scott Stadium. Quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 264 yards and two scores before exiting the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vezza strong in first career start, New Hampshire defeats North Carolina Central 27-10
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matt Vezza threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start as New Hampshire defeated North Carolina Central 27-10 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night. Vezza and the Wildcats scored twice in just over three minutes late in the third quarter, with the sophomore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cravens rushes for 2 touchdowns, throws another in Morehead State’s 38-31 opening win over Allen
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Carter Cravens threw for a touchdown and ran for two more to lead Morehead State to a 38-31 win over Allen University on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams. Cravens was 16 for 21 for 219 yards and rushed for 71 yards on eight attempts. Morehead State running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Backup Cam’Ron McCoy threw for a touchdown and ran for another score, and Southern beat MVSU 34-29
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Cam’Ron McCoy threw for a touchdown and ran for another score in relief of starting quarterback Jalen Woods, who was injured in the first half, and Southern beat Mississippi State 34-29 on Saturday night. Woods needed to be carted off the field in an ambulance after a hard hit to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lynx clinch home court for playoffs with record 31st win, 94-70 over Sun
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alanna Smith and reserve DiJonai Carrington scored 18 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx clinched the regular-season title with a 94-70 win over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night. Minnesota (31-8) also set a franchise record for wins. The Lynx won 30 games last season in a 40-game schedule — four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzer scores game-winning touchdown, Presbyterian beats Mercer 15-10
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Zach Switzer capped an 80-yard drive with a 16-yard run with 56 seconds remaining to send Presbyterian past Mercer 15-10 on Saturday. Switzer only managed 33 rushing yards on nine carries, but none were more important than his go-ahead burst that gave Presbyterian its first season-opening win since 2021 and avenged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Mateer sets record in Oklahoma debut, leading No. 18 Sooners to 35-3 win over Illinois State
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer passed for 392 yards and three touchdowns in a record-setting first game at Oklahoma, and the 18th-ranked Sooners beat Illinois State 35-3 on Saturday night. Mateer, a transfer from Washington State, set the school record for most yards passing in an Oklahoma debut, surpassing Baker Mayfield’s 388 yards against ... Read More »
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