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Argentina, France and Germany advance to the Davis Cup Final 8
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
GRONINGEN, Netherlands (AP) — Argentina and France joined Germany in qualifying for the Davis Cup Final 8 on Saturday with wins over the Netherlands, Croatia and Japan, respectively. Germany didn’t need Alexander Zverev as Kevin Krawietz and Tim PĂĽtz booked their team’s place in Bologna, Italy with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Japanese pair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Both Thuram brothers score but only one celebrates as Juventus beats Inter 4-3
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Both Thuram brothers scored — for opposing teams — on Saturday, but it was Khephren who ended up celebrating after his Juventus side snatched a 4-3 win over Inter Milan in a thrilling Derby d’Italia on Saturday. Marcus Thuram didn’t celebrate when he put Inter 3-2 up in the 76th minute but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europe’s Ryder Cup stars being upstaged by vice-captain Noren at BMW PGA Championship
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — The European stars in line to compete in the upcoming Ryder Cup are being upstaged at the high-profile BMW PGA Championship by a player who will be one of the team’s vice captains. Alex Noren, a Swede who will be among Luke Donald’s five assistants at Bethpage Black, rolled in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand and Canada set up Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinal
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
Canada tore apart Australia 46-5 in Bristol and set up a semifinal against defending champion New Zealand at the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday. New Zealand absorbed its most physical test yet and still overran first-time quarterfinalist South Africa 46-17 in Exeter. The world’s No. 2 and No. 3-ranked sides will meet next Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boga’s solo effort gives Nice 1-0 win over Nantes in French league
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Forward JĂ©rĂ©mie Boga scored his second goal of the season to secure a 1-0 win for Nice against Nantes in the French league on Saturday. The Ivory Coast international broke the deadlock in the 56th minute on the break. The victory moved the Riviera club into ninth place in the standings, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3-year, $17.5M extension
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his contract, with the extension securing him through the 2029-30 season. The Blackhawks acquired Knight, along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A shoulder to lean on: Steeplechaser stops, lends a helping hand to a struggling competitor
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Steeplechaser Tim Van de Velde looked behind him and saw a fellow competitor gingerly crawling over the last barrier on a 3,000-meter journey that went terribly wrong for both. The Belgian’s hopes for a top finish already long crushed, he turned around, put an arm around stumbling Carlos San Martin and helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running back Quinshon Judkins on track to make NFL debut after being activated by Browns
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was activated to the active roster Saturday, clearing the way for him to make his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens. The second-round pick was on a roster exemption after signing his contract on Sept. 6. To make room for Judkins, Cleveland waived wide receiver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada routs Australia in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, New Zealand up next
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
BRISTOL — Alysha Corrigan scored two tries in a dominant first half and Canada routed Australia 46-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal action Saturday. Asia Hogan-Rochester opened the scoring with a try in the second minute, and the second-ranked Canadians dominated No. 7 Australia on both sides of the ball from there. Captain Sophie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma strikes sour note with band forced to miss game in Philadelphia because of budget woes
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Break out the sad trombone at Oklahoma: The Pride of Oklahoma marching band has been benched. The marching band wrote on social media that budget constraints forced it to stay home instead of traveling to Philadelphia for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and Temple. The Saint Joseph’s pep band pinch-hit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé leads 10-man Real Madrid to win at Sociedad after Huijsen sees red card
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Kylian MbappĂ© scored one goal and set up another to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Saturday. The France star opened the scoring in the 12th minute with his fourth goal in as many games this season. MbappĂ© used his superior ... Read More »
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