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Expectations remain high for Allen-led Bills, with focus on team finally dethroning Chiefs atop AFC
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills (15-5) Expectations They’re high as usual for the Josh Allen-led team that’s projected to win its sixth straight AFC East title. The biggest question is also a familiar one: Will this finally be the year the Bills get over the playoff hump and displace the Kansas City Chiefs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen welcomes Sergio PĂ©rez back to F1 for a ‘fresh start’ with Cadillac
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Max Verstappen says he’s happy to see his old teammate Sergio PĂ©rez back for a “fresh start” in Formula 1 and that his experience will be a major asset to the new Cadillac team in 2026. Cadillac picked the experienced duo of PĂ©rez and former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas to join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Without long-term answer at QB, it’s expected to be another long season for the Browns
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-14) Expectations Very low, as has been the case most seasons. The Browns have had 11 seasons with at least 12 losses since returning to the league in 1999. Kevin Stefanski enters his sixth season, giving him the longest tenure for a Cleveland coach since Sam Rutigliano roamed the sidelines from 1978 until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina plays its 1st game under Bill Belichick when the Tar Heels host TCU on Labor Day
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
TCU at North Carolina, Monday, 8 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: TCU by 3 1/2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats TCU (2024) Overall offense: 426.8 yards per game (31st in FBS) Passing: 312.9 yards per game (8th) Rushing: 113.9 yards per game (113th) Scoring: 33.5 points per game (23rd) Overall defense: 345.6 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Notre Dame slight favorite over No. 10 Miami in season opener pitting longtime rivals
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Notre Dame by 2 1/2. How to watch: ABC. Key stats Notre Dame (2024) Overall offense: 399.1 yards per game (55th in FBS) Passing: 198.1 yards per game (101st) Rushing: 200.9 yards per game (19th) Scoring: 36.1 points per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vine wins mountain stage in Andorra, Vingegaard loses Spanish Vuelta lead
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
PAL, Andorra (AP) — Australian cyclist Jay Vine pulled off a solo climb to win the mountainous sixth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday while Jonas Vingegaard lost his overall lead. Vine, of UAE Emirates, dropped the rest of a small breakaway group and stayed in front all the way up the final 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton wants to rediscover the joy in F1 after a gloomy start at Ferrari
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Lewis Hamilton wants to rediscover the joy of driving a Formula 1 car in a difficult first season at Ferrari. Hamilton was frustrated at the last grand prix in Hungary, calling his performance in qualifying “absolutely useless” and questioning whether the Italian team might need a different driver. Speaking on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia stuns defending champion Spain 83-69 at EuroBasket
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!Less pork, more veggies keeps Willie Jefferson a dominant defensive force in the CFL
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson is sipping from the fountain of youth these days. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman is still competing at a high level in his 11th CFL season — and moving up in the league’s record book. Jefferson credits changes to his diet over the years as one of three reasons why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 South Carolina meets Virginia Tech in Atlanta on Sunday to open the season
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 South Carolina in Atlanta, Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: South Carolina by 7 1/2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Virginia Tech (2024) Overall offense: 367.8 yards per game (88th in FBS) Passing: 189.4 yards per game (108th) Rushing: 178.4 yards per game (43rd) Scoring: 28.2 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt hosts Charleston Southern in season opener after bowl win
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Charleston Southern at Vanderbilt, Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. How to watch: ESPN Plus, SEC Network Plus. Key stats Charleston Southern (2024) Overall offense: 268 yards per game (118th in FCS) Passing: 124.2 yards per game (90th) Rushing: 143.8 yards per game (114th) Scoring: 14.2 points per game (120th) Overall ... Read More »
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