National Sports
Rams starting CB Ahkello Witherspoon placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone. The Rams (2-0) made the move Monday after returning home from their 33-19 victory at Tennessee. Witherspoon was injured in the second quarter, with coach Sean McVay calling it “a big loss” for the Rams. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons’ rookies shine in dominant defensive win over Vikings
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons revisited the scene from one of their worst defensive performances from 2024 and promptly flipped the script. Atlanta’s defense shut down quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings, limiting them to 198 total yards during a 22-6 win that evened the Falcons record at 1-1. Atlanta forced four turnovers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats head coach Milanovich making no apologies for team’s recent ground attack
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
HAMILTON — It’s not necessarily as exciting as long downfield completions, but Scott Milanovich is making no apologies for the emergence of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ ground game. The Ticats (8-5) have cracked the 160-yard rushing plateau in each of their last two games, both wins. Hamilton ran for 234 yards on 28 attempts (8.4-yard average) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian skier Franzoso has died 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. Franzoso suffered “a major head injury” on Saturday and was being treated at a hospital in Santiago. The federation, FISI, said it was informed by medical officials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dave Campbell’s Texas Football high school rankings for Week 4
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
The Week 4 high school rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com, distributed by The Associated Press: CLASS 6A Rank School (Record) Week 3 Prv rank 1 Southlake Carroll (3-0) W: Trophy Club Nelson, 52-3 1 2 Duncanville (1-0) Idle 2 3 North Crowley (3-0) W: Denton Guyer, 28-27 3 4 Allen (3-0) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti retires at 31
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Former France defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, has retired from soccer. The 31-year-old Umtiti, who also helped Barcelona win two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies, has been without a club since he left Ligue 1 team Lille at the end of last season. “After having lived an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish prime minister wants Israel banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the end of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid. Israel’s foreign minister responded by calling Sánchez an “antisemite and a liar.” Tensions between the countries have escalated in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen’s nose is fine, and Bills can exhale in how defense responded after season-opening dud
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was referring to himself in updating the condition of his swollen, bloodied nose by saying, “We can breathe, so it’s good,” after coasting to a win over the New York Jets. Allen’s response could also apply to the bigger picture in providing the Bills and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Hutson says he’s a ‘USA Hockey player’ after dad’s comments spark stir
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
LAVAL-SUR-LE-LAC — Lane Hutson isn’t switching sides, no matter what his dad says. The Montreal Canadiens defenceman made it clear Monday he’s committed to USA Hockey, brushing off the chatter his father stirred about a possible future with Canada. “I’m proud to be American and love USA Hockey, they’ve done so much for me,” Hutson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — A man accused of breaking into the homes of Seattle-area celebrities, including baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki and hip-hop artist Macklemore, and pepper-spraying people he encountered inside pleaded not guilty Monday to multiple charges. Patrick Maisonet, 29, was arrested at his home in on Aug. 21 in connection with another burglary, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Indiana loses RB Lee Beebe Jr. with season-ending knee injury before facing No. 9 Illinois
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — No. 19 Indiana has lost running back Lee Beebe Jr. to a season-ending knee injury, coach Curt Cignetti told reporters Monday. Beebe suffered a noncontact injury during Friday night’s 73-0 rout of Indiana State. The transfer from UAB was leading the team in yards per carry at 7.7 through three games ... Read More »
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