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Panthers look for continued growth from third-year QB Bryce Young after strong finish last season
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers (5-12) Expectations General manager Dan Morgan is taking a patient approach to building the Panthers into a winner even as the pressure of not having been to the postseason since the 2017 season hangs over the franchise. Morgan believes this is not an overnight process and he knows the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado and Georgia Tech meet for the 1st time on the field since splitting the 1990 national title
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Even through a rough start to the 1990 season and the highly debated “fifth-down” controversy, there the Colorado Buffaloes were in the closing seconds of the Orange Bowl, one stop away from a potential national title. Defensive back Deon Figures intercepted a Notre Dame pass and ran around long enough for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ‘City Game’ returns after an 85-year break as Pitt hosts crosstown rival Duquesne
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Antonio Epps’ childhood growing up in Pittsburgh’s southern suburbs was dotted with Saturday afternoons spent at what is now Acrisure Stadium watching the Panthers. There was a brief stretch during Epps’ junior year at South Allegheny High when it looked like the defensive back might have a chance to follow in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston College to open against FCS Fordham
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Fordham vs. Boston College, Saturday, 2 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Boston College by 37 1/2. How to watch: ACC Network Key stats Fordham (2024) Overall offense: 295 yards per game (107th in FCS) Passing: 167.8 yards per game (98th) Rushing: 127.2 yards per game (89th) Scoring: 17.8 points per game (110th) Overall defense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers take a chance on Aaron Rodgers to end playoff drought
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers (10-8) Expectations The quarterbacks seem to change in Pittsburgh at an alarming rate, but the expectations do not. The Steelers opted not to retain Russell Wilson or Justin Fields after ending 2024 on a five-game skid, taking a flyer on Aaron Rodgers with the belief the four-time MVP gives them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings’ Smith recovering from personal health matter that’s not a long-term absence, AP source says
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings veteran safety Harrison Smith has been recovering from a personal health matter that has kept him from practicing with the team for the past 2 1/2 weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi’s emotional farewell: Argentina star to play last home World Cup qualifier
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi has not yet announced when he plans to retire, but he knows that next week’s match against Venezuela could be his last one playing at home in a World Cup qualifier with Argentina’s national team. “It’s going to be a very, very special match for me because it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons are banking on QB Penix and RB Robinson to help them end their 7-year playoff drought
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons (8-9) Expectations There is a win-now atmosphere around a franchise that has not had a winning season or playoff appearance since 2017. When the Falcons were questioned for trading their 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams to select James Pearce Jr. as their second edge rusher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Olympic men’s hockey coach Jon Cooper says his job is to improve a Ferrari
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CALGARY — Olympic men’s hockey coach Jon Cooper says having all the players that won the NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off at a camp in Calgary gives Canada a leg up on its preparation for the 2026 Olympic Games next February. Of the 42 players invited to an off-ice orientation camp, 23 won last February’s Four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Penn State hosts Nevada in season opener for both teams
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Nevada at No. 2 Penn State, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Penn State by 44 1/2. How to watch: CBS Key stats Nevada (2024) Overall offense: 376.1 yards per game (79th in FBS) Passing: 212.6 yards per game (84th) Rushing: 163.5 yards per game (66th) Scoring: 23.1 points per game (105th) Overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN replaces Doris Burke with Tim Legler for NBA Finals coverage
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ESPN has demoted basketball analyst Doris Burke from its NBA Finals broadcast team just months after she called her second NBA Finals. In announcing its NBA broadcast plans for the upcoming season, ESPN said Thursday that Tim Legler would be joining its lead team of play-play-play announcer Mike Breen, analyst Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa ... Read More »
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