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No. 15 Florida opens against LIU with playoff expectations and QB DJ Lagway healthy again
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Long Island at No. 15 Florida, Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. How to watch: ESPN+ and SECN+ Key stats Long Island University (2024) Overall offense: 334.8 yards per game (83rd in FCS) Passing: 146.6 yards per game (112th) Rushing: 188.2 yards per game (24th) Scoring: 22.2 points per game (85th) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested in investigation into online abuse of England defender Jess Carter at Euro 2025
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested by police officers investigating online abuse against England defender Jess Carter during the Women’s European Championship this summer. Lancashire Police arrested a 59-year-old man from Great Harwood on Thursday “on suspicion of malicious communications in relation to some of the messages.” He has since been released under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wake Forest plays its 1st game under Jake Dickert by hosting Kennesaw State
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Kennesaw State at Wake Forest, Friday, 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Wake Forest by 17 1/2. How to watch: ACC Network. Key stats Kennesaw State (2024) Overall offense: 250.9 yards per game (unranked due to FBS reclassification) Passing: 136.3 yards per game Rushing: 114.6 yards per game Scoring: 16.5 points per game Overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New coaches trying to snap losing streaks as Ball State and Purdue meet in season opener
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Ball State at Purdue, Saturday, noon EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Purdue by 17 1/2. How to watch: Big Ten Network Key stats Ball State (2024) Overall offense: 347.8 yards per game (103rd in FBS) Passing: 245.0 yards per game (43rd) Rushing: 102.8 yards per game (120th) Scoring: 25.3 points per game (88th) Overall defense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia opens Year 4 under Tony Elliott by hosting Coastal Carolina
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Coastal Carolina at Virginia, Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Virginia by 11 1/2. How to watch: ACC Network. Key stats Coastal Carolina (2024) Overall offense: 373.7 yards per game (81st in FBS) Passing: 201.2 yards per game (95th) Rushing: 172.5 yards per game (49th) Scoring: 28.7 points per game (61st) Overall defense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 10 Miami hoping for ‘maniacal’ setting when hosting No. 6 Notre Dame on Sunday night
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A renewed rivalry, a sold-out stadium, national television audience, prime-time matchup of teams who expect to contend for spots in the College Football Playoff. That’s how many might describe the meeting between No. 6 Notre Dame and No. 10 Miami when they collide in a season-opener on Sunday night. Notre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 24 Tennessee and Syracuse kick off the season in Atlanta
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Syracuse at No. 24 Tennessee, Saturday, noon EDT, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta BetMGM College Football Odds: Tennessee by 14 1/2. How to watch: ABC, Vol Network, Fubo Key Stats Syracuse (2024) Overall offense: 467.6 yards per game (7th in FBS) Passing: 370 yards per game (1st) Rushing: 93 yards per game (126th) Scoring: 34.1 points per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Illinois a heavy favorite against Western Illinois in season opener
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Western Illinois at No. 12 Illinois, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: Illinois by 45 1/2. How to watch: Peacock Key stats Illinois (2024) Overall offense: 364.8 yards per game (92nd in FBS) Passing: 211.2 yards per game (86th) Rushing: 153.6 yards per game (97th) Scoring: 28.3 points per game (64th) Overall defense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 Georgia, led by QB Gunner Stockton, is big favorite against Marshall’s new-look roster
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Marshall at No. 5 Georgia, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT, Sanford Stadium, Athens, Ga. BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia by 39 1/2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Marshall (2024) Overall offense: 382.8 yards per game (70th in FBS) Passing: 181.1 yards per game (115th) Rushing: 201.7 yards per game (18th) Scoring: 31.8 points per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men face Japan, looking to take a step closer to 2027 Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Canada looks to build on its first win under new coach Steve Meehan and take a step closer to the 2027 Rugby World Cup when it takes on No. 13 Japan on Saturday in Pacific Nations Cup play. The six-team tournament doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The Canadian men ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League heavyweights and newcomers await slate of opponents at draw
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — European soccer’s heavyweights and unheralded newcomers will find out their Champions League opponents when the draw for the opening league phase is made on Thursday in Monaco. All will gather at a beach-side concert hall for the draw ceremony starting at 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT). They include titleholder Paris Saint-Germain ... Read More »
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