National Sports
Coco Gauff plays a stress-free match at the US Open to beat Magdalena Frech and reach the 4th round
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time at this U.S. Open, Coco Gauff didn’t double-fault in her first service game. And for the first time, she didn’t get broken to begin things, either. With her work-in-progress serve looking the best it has so far in this trip to Flushing Meadows, the No. 3-seeded Gauff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chase Briscoe’s playoff expectations increase with JGR as NASCAR postseason starts at Darlington
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The pressure has ramped up for defending Southern 500 winner Chase Briscoe as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs approach. Then again, all playoff drivers feel things heating up at Darlington Raceway as the postseason begins. A season ago, Briscoe was on the outside hoping to squeeze into the field of 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isack Hadjar lays down a marker for Red Bull promotion with pace in Dutch GP qualifying
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Isack Hadjar said he was “super happy” with a career-best fourth place in qualifying for Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday which underlined his status as a candidate to partner Max Verstappen at the main Red Bull team next year. The French rookie delivered what Racing Bulls’ head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany guard Schröder is targeted by racial abuse during EuroBasket game
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Germany captain Dennis Schröder faced racial abuse during his team’s 107-88 victory over Lithuania at EuroBasket on Saturday, and one fan was banned from attending the rest of the tournament by FIBA officials. The German Basketball Association said two people were identified as the alleged perpetrators of the abuse and were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada thumps Norway 7-0 to advance to women’s para hockey worlds final
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
DOLNĂť KUBĂŤN — Alyssa White netted a hat trick to lead Canada to a 7-0 victory over Norway and a spot in the gold-medal game of the inaugural para ice hockey women’s world championships on Saturday. Alanna Mah, with two goals, Raphaelle Tousignant and Sheena Darnley added the others for Canada. The victory allowed Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relief for Amorim as Man United grabs stoppage-time winner with Fernandes penalty
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
Ruben Amorim couldn’t watch. Bruno Fernandes was about to take a penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage time that could well determine Amorim’s future as Manchester United manager, and it was too much for the Portuguese coach who has had the weight of the world on him this week. So, he slid into his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers to re-sign receiver Hunter Renfrow and place Jalen Coker on injured reserve, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are re-signing wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and placing wide receiver Jalen Coker on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the team has not yet made the moves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lee Corso picks Ohio State over Texas in final ‘College GameDay’ appearance
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just as it was the first time, Lee Corso’s final headgear pick was Brutus Buckeye. Corso selected the third-ranked Buckeyes to beat top-ranked Texas on his final appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday. Corso made the prediction on the 50-yard line at Ohio Stadium 16 minutes before kickoff, quite a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada and Scotland reach Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
Canada and Scotland advanced to the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, Scotland for the first time since 1998. Canada, eyeing the title, overwhelmed Wales 42-0 with an impressive six-try display while Scotland defeated Fiji 29-15 in a gripping second contest in the Manchester doubleheader. The Canadians and Scots will meet next weekend to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goal deals Ten Hag’s Leverkusen another blow in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Teenage defender Karim Coulibaly scored in stoppage time for 10-man Werder Bremen to draw 3-3 with Bayer Leverkusen and deny Erik ten Hag his first Bundesliga win on Saturday. Ten Hag’s Leverkusen looked to be firmly in control with Bremen captain Niklas Stark sent off after conceding a penalty that Patrik Schick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sei Young Kim takes 3-shot lead at halfway point of rain-delayed FM Championship
By Canadian Press on August 30th, 2025
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Sei Young Kim traded the stop-and-start rhythm of the rain-delayed FM Championship for a long day Saturday. She shot a 7-under 65 to complete the second round and build a three-shot lead at the halfway point. Miranda Wang took 10 hours to complete her second round Friday at the TPC Boston ... Read More »
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