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Youth movement maturing, Calgary Flames less of a team in transition to start camp
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CALGARY — Expectations inside the Calgary Flames dressing room were high as the players hit the ice at training camp Thursday. The Flames are less of a team in transition than they were a year ago. Their 96 points last season tied the highest by a team that didn’t make the playoffs. Calgary (41-27-14) was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fed-up Eagles push back on criticism of tush push ahead of playoff rematch with Rams
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fired up and with a point to prove, the Eagles are pushing back on the tush push hate. There’s plenty of criticism around the NFL these days about the play — loathed just about everywhere but Philadelphia — and the Super Bowl champion Eagles have had enough. “This is my official plea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time in four seasons, sharing the award this time with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx. Each player received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated. It’s the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets hope to take the next step after falling in second round of playoffs
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — It seems to be a go-to question whenever the Winnipeg Jets begin training camp: can the team take the next step and go on a deep playoff run? The Jets won the Presidents Trophy for posting the best record in the NHL last season before winning their first playoff series since 2021. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner feels lighter and quicker as camp begins
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
EDMONTON — After shedding some weight over the summer, Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner is hoping the new, lighter version of himself will see more success on the ice and less criticism from the team’s fanbase. The 26-year-old Edmonton native came into training camp at 215 pounds – 10 pounds lighter than last year – and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Florida matches up with FCS South Carolina State
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
South Carolina State (2-1) at South Florida (2-1), Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats South Florida Offense Overall: 365.0 yards per game (87th in FBS) Passing: 270.0 yards per game (35th) Rushing: 95.0 yards per game (126th) Scoring: 21.3 points per game (103rd) South Florida Defense Overall: 436.3 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia Tech squares off against FCS Wofford
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Wofford (0-3) at Virginia Tech (0-3), Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ACC Network Extra Key stats Virginia Tech Offense Overall: 339.0 yards per game (101st in FBS) Passing: 207.0 yards per game (85th) Rushing: 132.0 yards per game (99th) Scoring: 19.0 points per game (113th) Virginia Tech Defense Overall: 448.0 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Michigan matches up with FCS Wagner
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Wagner (0-3) at Central Michigan (1-2), Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Central Michigan Offense Overall: 235.7 yards per game (135th in FBS) Passing: 117.3 yards per game (129th) Rushing: 118.3 yards per game (112th) Scoring: 12.0 points per game (131st) Central Michigan Defense Overall: 487.7 yards per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose State takes on FCS Idaho
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Idaho (2-1) at San Jose State (0-2), Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. EDT. How to watch: MW Network Key stats San Jose State Offense Overall: 328 yards per game (108th in FBS) Passing: 248 yards per game (54th) Rushing: 80 yards per game (128th) Scoring: 10.5 points per game (133rd) San Jose State Defense Overall: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville State matches up with FCS Murray State
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Murray State (0-3) at Jacksonville State (1-2), Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Jacksonville State Offense Overall: 369.3 yards per game (84th in FBS) Passing: 130.7 yards per game (125th) Rushing: 238.7 yards per game (18th) Scoring: 26.0 points per game (83rd) Jacksonville State Defense Overall: 455.3 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio matches up with FCS Gardner-Webb
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Gardner-Webb (2-1) at Ohio (1-2), Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Ohio Offense Overall: 350.0 yards per game (94th in FBS) Passing: 199.7 yards per game (89th) Rushing: 150.3 yards per game (83rd) Scoring: 19.0 points per game (113th) Ohio Defense Overall: 407.0 yards per game (103rd in FBS) ... Read More »
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