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Police say 300 Schalke fans fought with Dortmund and Cologne rivals in a wooded area
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Hundreds of fans of German soccer club Schalke fought with rivals from Borussia Dortmund and Cologne in a wooded area, Dortmund police said Sunday. The Schalke supporters were on their way back to Gelsenkirchen on a train following their team’s match at Magdeburg when someone pulled the emergency cord and several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RYDER CUP ’25: A trivia quiz to get ready for the matches between the US and Europe
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — How well do you know Ryder Cup history? Try this quiz (answers below): Friday Fourballs 1. After whom was the Ryder Cup named? a.) An English seed merchant b.) The secretary of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club c.) The official rental truck company of the PGA of America 2. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from Day 9 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from Day 9 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. ___ AP News sports: https://apnews.com/sports AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews/ The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It can bite’: Lando Norris says McLaren’s worst race of 2025 shows his job’s tougher than it looks
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
Perched on a plastic chair trackside, Oscar Piastri watched the Azerbaijan Grand Prix unfold on a phone. The Formula 1 standings leader became a spectator after colliding with the barrier about a minute into the race. What he saw was still encouraging for his title chances. Piastri’s McLaren teammate Lando Norris missed a chance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille’s Ligue 1 game against PSG is postponed until Monday due to risk of severe weather
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer league has postponed Sunday night’s match between host Marseille and leader Paris Saint-Germain by almost 24 hours because of severe weather forecast for the region. The LFP said in a statement that the match will now be played at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome in southern France on Monday at 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aces’ A’ja Wilson earns a historic fourth WNBA MVP award, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the WNBA MVP for an unprecedented fourth time, a person familiar with the voting told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because no official announcement had been made. ESPN first reported that Wilson won. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP for unprecedented fourth time, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP for unprecedented fourth time, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paolini seals victory as Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with dominant win over the US
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday. Italy won both singles ties in straight sets, meaning there was no need for a decisive doubles match. The No. 8-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup is never easy to win on the road. Europe has done it only four times
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy, who became only the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam of majors by winning the Masters, now faces another tall order. McIlroy has been saying for the last few years that winning the Ryder Cup away on the road is the biggest accomplishment in golf. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ÅšwiÄ…tek overcomes serving errors to win Korea Open title against Alexandrova
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Top-seeded Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek overcame a poor first set to beat No. 2-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 and win the Korea Open on Sunday. ÅšwiÄ…tek dropped her own serve five times, was edged out 6-2 in aces, had nine double-faults, and even won fewer points than Alexandrova during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sha’Carri, Lyles anchor relays in the rain for an American 4×100 sweep at worlds
By Canadian Press on September 21st, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles blasted through the anchor legs of back-to-back wins in the rainy 4x100s Sunday night to close out world championships with a relay sweep for the U.S. Richardson received the baton with a .01-second deficit against Jamaica, but made it up and then held on for a .04-second ... Read More »
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