National Sports
Saints with rookie coach Kellen Moore begin a new era with unproven players at key spots
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints (5-12) Expectations Twice since the 2000 season, the Saints bounced back from 3-13 records the previous year to make the playoffs with a new coach and new quarterback. The first instance came under coach Jim Haslett with veteran Jeff Blake, acquired in free agency, under center until an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers aim to return to contention in NFC after injury-filled 2024
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-11) Expectations Despite coming off a six-win season, the 49ers enter 2025 as one of the favorites to contend in the NFC. Injuries derailed last season with stars such as Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk all missing significant time. The Niners came into this season refreshed thanks to a longer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU opens 10th season under coach Kalani Sitake against FCS Portland State
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Portland State at BYU, Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats BYU (2024) Overall offense: 392.3 yards per game (59th in FBS) Passing: 231.3 yards per game (60th) Rushing: 161.0 yards per game (68th) Scoring: 31.2 points per game (40th) Overall defense: 308.8 yards allowed per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks chase fourth straight win when they face Calgary Stampeders on Monday
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Kordell Jackson and the Edmonton Elks are playing winning football just in time for their Labour Day clash with the Calgary Stampeders. Edmonton (4-6) rides a three-game win streak into its road contest Monday versus Calgary (7-3). The Stampeders come in having won two straight in the first meeting this season between the provincial rivals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals hope beefed-up defense and continuity on offense can end playoff drought
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Arizona Cardinals (8-9) Expectations Arizona took a big step forward last season, finishing with eight victories, which was a four-win improvement over 2022 and 2023. Now there’s ample pressure to make the NFL’s postseason for the first time since 2021. Former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray is in his seventh season and established himself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Packers hope to contend for the Super Bowl. It starts with being better in their division
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers (11-7) Expectations After making the playoffs with the NFL’s youngest season-opening roster each of the last two years, the Packers are eager to make a run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 title. That starts with becoming more competitive in their division. Green Bay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia stuns defending champion Spain 83-69 at EuroBasket, France cruises
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 19 points to lead Georgia to a 83-69 upset victory over defending champion Spain at EuroBasket Thursday. Mamukelashvili added seven rebounds and six assists as Georgia outrebounded Spain 46-29. Spain shot poorly in a disjointed performance — only making 6 of 13 free throws — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Nittany Lions to lean on deep roster in season opener against Nevada
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — It’s been just over seven months since Penn State center Nick Dawkins and his teammates last played a football game. They feel like they’ve been waiting much longer. Coming one game away from playing for a national championship seems to have that effect. The No. 2 Nittany Lions are eager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Wilkinson may be Falcons’ starter at right tackle following McGary’s season-ending injury
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still adjusting to the jarring loss of right tackle Kaleb McGary for the season to a lower left leg injury that could hurt the team’s running game while also complicating pass protection for left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Coach Raheem Morris said before Thursday’s practice that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada sends four defending champions to world athletics championships in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Canada will send four defending champions to the world athletics championships for the first time in the competition’s history. Hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, 800-metre runner Marco Arop and decathlete Pierce LePage are part of the 59-athlete Canadian team named by Athletics Canada on Thursday for next month’s championships in Tokyo. Katzberg, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New-look Oregon Ducks ready to embark on their second Big Ten season
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
The new season has brought some big changes for both Oregon and Montana State. Neither the No. 7 Ducks nor the Bobcats will look much like they did last year when the two teams meet on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Oregon lost 10 players to the NFL draft, including quarterback Dillon Gabriel, top receiver Tez ... Read More »
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