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NFL: Eagles should’ve been penalized for a false start on a tush-push conversion vs. the Chiefs
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
The NFL said in a training video to officials that the Philadelphia Eagles should have been penalized for at least one false start when they used the tush push against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Ramon George, the NFL’s vice president of officiating training and development, highlighted a missed false start by Eagles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Efforts to punish Israel over Gaza grow in sports and cultural arenas
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — A major cycling race in Spain was disrupted by protests against an Israeli team. A basketball game in Poland was preceded by fans booing the Israeli national anthem. And several European countries are threatening to boycott a signature entertainment event if Israel takes part. The global backlash against Israel over the humanitarian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani gets 2 big hits, Yamamoto and bullpen combine on 1-hitter in Dodgers’ 2-1 win over Giants
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit two doubles off the wall and scored a run, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto combined with five relievers on a one-hitter with 10 walks in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Freddie Freeman singled home Ohtani in a two-run sixth for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bethune goal pulls the Spirit into a 2-2 draw on the road against Angel City
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Croix Bethune scored on a header in the 71st minute to pull the Washington Spirit into a 2-2 draw with Angel City on Thursday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. The Spirit (10-4-7) remained in second place in the league standings behind the Kansas City Current with a nine-game unbeaten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream to reach WNBA semifinals
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Aliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds pass and the Indiana Fever beat the No. 3-seeded Atlanta Dream 87-85 on Thursday night to advance to the WNBA semifinals. Despite missing Caitlin Clark among its injured players, Indiana closed on a 7-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-riddled Buccaneers lose two more offensive linemen
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Protecting Baker Mayfield will be an even bigger challenge for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after two more offensive lineman went down with injuries. Right tackle Luke Goedeke (foot) and right guard Cody Mauch (knee) were placed on injured reserve on Thursday. All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs hasn’t played this season following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson scores 38, Young has go-ahead basket as the Aces beat the Storm 74-73 to reach WNBA semis
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 38 points to tie a playoff career high, Jackie Young had a go-ahead follow shot with 12.4 seconds left and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 74-73 on Thursday night to secure a spot in the WNBA semifinals. Wilson, who had 25 points in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Yelich reaches major milestone in his successful comeback from back surgery
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich always believed he could get back to hitting the way he had earlier in his career, even as he encountered skepticism about his chances of making a successful comeback from back surgery. The Milwaukee Brewers slugger has responded by putting together his first 100-RBI season since making his National League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen’s 3 TD passes and Terrel Bernard’s pick secure Bills’ 31-21 win over spiraling Dolphins
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night. James Cook had 108 yards rushing and a 2-yard TD as the Bills (3-0) continued their dominance of Miami. Buffalo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flamengo beats Estudiantes La Plata 2-0 in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Flamengo defeated Argentina’s Estudiantes La Plata 2-1 on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal. Pedro opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the match and Guillermo Valera added another in the ninth minute for the “Mengao.” Leo Pereira had an own goal in the 90th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chase Jenkins’ passing and rushing TDs lead Rice over Charlotte 28-17 in American Conference opener
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Jenkins threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Daelen Alexander rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns, and Rice beat Charlotte 28-17 on Thursday night in an American Conference opener for both teams. Rice has opened a season 3-1 for the first time since 2001, when the Owls won ... Read More »
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