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Vancouver FC’s David Norman Jr. looking to complete another magical cup run
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
David Norman Jr. is no stranger to cup runs, having helped St. Patrick’s Athletic win the FAI Cup final over Irish rival Bohemians in 2023 before 43,000-plus at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. On Thursday, Norman looks to help Vancouver FC reach the Telus Canadian Championship final by getting past Atletico Ottawa in the second leg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Chiefs’ 0-2 start is about as concerning as Patrick Mahomes leading the team in rushing
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The fact that Patrick Mahomes has been the Kansas City Chiefs’ leading rusher each of the first two weeks is concerning. About as concerning as their 0-2 start. In fact, the best offense for Kansas City during a season-opening loss to the Chargers in Brazil and a 20-17 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings QB McCarthy’s sprained ankle will keep him out for next game vs. Burrow-less Bengals
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the next game with a sprained ankle, coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday. McCarthy didn’t miss any time during Minnesota’s 22-6 loss to Atlanta, passing an initial medical evaluation and getting his foot taped up for extra support after the injury occurred late in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured captain Odegaard missing for Arsenal in Champions League opener
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Captain Martin Odegaard will miss Arsenal’s opening Champions League game against Athletic Bilbao after joining the team’s growing injury list. Odegaard was substituted after 17 minutes in the 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday after falling awkwardly on his right shoulder following a challenge. The Norway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elena Delle Donne takes on new role as USA Basketball’s first 3-on-3 women’s hoops managing director
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Elena Delle Donne has always been intrigued by 3-on-3 basketball since the sport entered Olympic play in 2021. Now she’ll get the chance to lead it, serving as USA Basketball’s first managing director of the 3-on-3 women’s national team. “USA Basketball has been family ever since I started playing with them and then I started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sri Lanka survives scare against Hong Kong and UAE gets first points in Asia Cup
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sri Lanka survived a middle-order collapse against a spirited Hong Kong to notch its second successive victory in Asia Cup cricket on Monday. Earlier, the United Arab Emirates beat tournament first-timer Oman by 42 runs. Sri Lanka’s nervy four-wicket win was built on a chase featuring opening batter Pathum ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Glenn insists Jets’ confidence isn’t shaken despite falling to 0-2 after ugly loss to Bills
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Aaron Glenn pored over the video of the New York Jets’ latest loss and something jumped off the screen. And it got a big thumbs-down from the coach, still looking for his first victory. “Disappointed in how we played yesterday,” Glenn said during a video call Monday. “I thought Buffalo beat us with our brand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vardy makes Serie A debut in Cremonese’s goalless draw
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Jamie Vardy could not rustle up a goal in his Serie A debut and prevent the first scoreless draw between Cremonese and Verona for almost 40 years on Monday. Vardy, one of England’s most prolific scorers over the last decade, signed for Cremonese on deadline day and came off the bench ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders’ Anthony Duclair says Patrick Roy apologized for calling his play ‘god-awful’
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Roy and Anthony Duclair cleared the air this summer after the Hall of Fame goaltender-turned- New York Islanders coach sharply criticized the winger’s play publicly late last season. Roy after a loss in early April said Duclair was “god-awful” and “not playing up to what we expect from him.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian skier Franzoso dies following a crash in training in Chile. He was 25
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Italian skier Matteo Franzoso has died following a crash in preseason training in Chile, the Italian Winter Sports Federation announced on Monday. He was 25. He’s the second elite Italian skier to die in less than a year, after Matilde Lorenzi in October 2024. Franzoso suffered “a major head injury” on Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. is questionable to play vs. Maryland, his former team
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It’s still uncertain whether Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. will be healthy enough to play this weekend against Maryland, his former team, coach Luke Fickell said Monday. Edwards has missed Wisconsin’s last two games after spraining his knee in the second quarter of a season-opening 17-0 victory over Miami (Ohio). “It’s ... Read More »
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