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Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies’ second straight NL East title. Kyle Schwarber celebrated by chugging beer out of a hose as his teammates fed the contraption in the middle of a darkened visitors’ clubhouse after the Phillies rallied for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mondo Duplantis’ fiancĂ©e – Swedish model DesirĂ© Inglander – motivated him to learn Swedish
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — As every second-language learner knows, Louisiana-born Armand “Mondo” Duplantis needed motivation to learn — in his case — Swedish. The globe saw his inspiration Monday at Japan’s National Stadium when he clambered into the stands after setting a world record in the pole vault, hugged his fiancĂ©e — Swedish model DesirĂ© Inglander ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not even Tom Brady in the booth can bolster Raiders’ offense in 20-9 loss to Chargers
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hours after announcing he’d unretire to play in a one-day flag football tournament, Las Vegas Raiders co-owner Tom Brady took a seat with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in the coaches’ booth for the team’s Monday night clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. It didn’t help. The Raiders’ offense looked lost and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rossi leads the Columbus Crew against New York City FC
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
Columbus Crew (13-6-10, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (14-9-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference) The Bronx, New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: NYCFC +116, Columbus +201, Draw +265; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Diego Rossi leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with New York City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouanga and Los Angeles FC visit Real Salt Lake
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
Los Angeles FC (12-7-8, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Real Salt Lake (10-14-4, 11th in the Western Conference) Sandy, Utah; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC +121, Real Salt Lake +199, Draw +254; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Denis Bouanga leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Real Salt Lake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mercury to face Liberty on the road
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
Phoenix Mercury (27-17, 13-11 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (27-17, 15-5 Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty take on the Phoenix Mercury. The Liberty have gone 17-5 at home. New York ranks second in the WNBA with 21.8 assists per game led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collier, Lynx to face the Valkyries
By Canadian Press on September 16th, 2025
Minnesota Lynx (34-10, 20-4 Western Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (23-21, 9-15 Western Conference) San Jose, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Valkyries host the Minnesota Lynx. The Valkyries have gone 9-15 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State ranks second in the Western Conference with 8.7 offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayfield leads Bucs to 20-19 win over Texans with last-minute drive
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Baker Mayfield led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown run with 6 seconds left, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied past the Houston Texans 20-19 on Monday night. Mayfield threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns for the Bucs (2-0), and his 15-yard scramble on fourth-and-10 kept the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies clinch NL East title with thrilling 6-5 win over Dodgers
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Schwarber, Weston Wilson and Bryce Harper homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their second straight NL East title with a wild 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. It was the earliest division clinch in franchise history, two days sooner than the 2011 club that clinched on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies clinch NL East title in wild 10th-inning comeback against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — J.T. Realmuto drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, capping a wild 6-5 comeback victory by the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles Dodgers that clinched the NL East title in the series opener between division leaders. With Harrison Bader at second base to start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herbert and strong defense lead Chargers to 20-9 win over Raiders
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Justin Herbert passed for 242 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chargers to a 20-9 victory over the Raiders on Monday night and giving Los Angeles coach Jim Harbaugh a win over rival Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll. The Chargers, however, lost defensive end Khalil Mack to a left elbow injury ... Read More »
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