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AC Milan already in crisis while big-spending Como could be a challenger in Serie A
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
ROME (AP) — AC Milan’s problems have carried over from last season. Defending Serie A champion Napoli and 2023-24 winner Inter Milan confirmed themselves as the top contenders. Como could challenge the top teams. Those were the verdicts from the opening round of Serie A. Here’s what to know entering the second round of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State opening national title defense against Texas highlights first week of Big Ten season
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten: Game of the week No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State, Saturday, noon ET (Fox) Ohio State begins its national title defense with a rematch of its 28-14 Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over Texas. The last time Texas visited Columbus, the Longhorns defeated the Buckeyes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 opens with five P4 opponents; TCU visits for Belichick’s debut and Baylor hosts Auburn
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week TCU at North Carolina, Monday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN) TCU again will be the opposing team for the debut of a high-profile coach. The Horned Frogs will play at North Carolina in six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick’s debut ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 4 Clemson’s tussle with No. 9 LSU, No. 10 Miami’s game versus No. 6 Notre Dame top ACC slate
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 9 LSU (0-0) at No. 4 Clemson (0-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). The preseason ACC favorite gets an immediate test, coming in a Tigers-vs.-Tigers battle in Clemson’s version of Death Valley. Clemson returned to the top of the league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diego Pavia ready for 2nd season at Vanderbilt thanks to judge’s injunction
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Diego Pavia had only one real destination in mind after a federal judge granted him a sixth season of college football. Vanderbilt. It’s where coach Clark Lea brought Pavia to the Southeastern Conference in 2024 and where the quarterback led the Commodores to the biggest win in program history. “I want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young players have questions. At the US Open, Billie Jean King always has answers
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Life on the professional tennis tour can be challenging. Billie Jean King knows a thing or two about that — and she’s happy to share. Two days before the start of singles competition the U.S. Open, King sat around a table in Arthur Ashe Stadium with 16 up-and-coming female players. Steps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Jennings goes from undefeated ACC debut to 1st time starting season as QB1 for No. 16 SMU
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Jennings had a much different offseason for 16th-ranked SMU, with no questions this time about whether he would be the starting quarterback. While Jennings was the starter when the Mustangs made their ACC debut last year, going undefeated in conference play, then played in the league championship game and the 12-team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League final kicking off earlier to help fans, families and host cities
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — The final of the men’s Champions League is moving forward three hours to a 6 p.m. kickoff in central Europe, UEFA said on Thursday. Better for families and children to attend and watch on television, use public transport after the game, and for fans to party post-match in host cities, the European ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 23 Texas Tech opens season at home against Arkansas-Pine Bluff
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at No. 23 Texas Tech, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Ark.-Pine Bluff (2024): Overall offense: 335.1 yards per game (82nd in FCS) Passing: 219.5 yards per game (46th) Rushing: 115.6 yards per game (98th) Scoring: 23.5 points per game (72nd) Overall defense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 Oregon hosts Montana State in Autzen Stadium opener
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Montana State at No. 7 Oregon, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET. BetMGM College Football Odds: Oregon by 27 1/2. How to watch: Big Ten Network. Key stats Montana State Overall offense: 478.8 yards per game (2nd FCS) Passing: 183.9 yards per game (86th) Rushing: 294.9 yards per game (2nd) Scoring: 40.8 points per game (1st) Overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Texas A&M opens season at home against UTSA
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
UTSA vs. No. 19 Texas A&M, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas A&M by 24.5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats UTSA (2024) Overall offense: 451.2 yards per game (12th in FBS) Passing: 283.5 yards per game (11th) Rushing: 167.7 yards per game (54th) Scoring: 33.2 points per game (27th) Overall defense: ... Read More »
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