National Sports
Riders can become first team to punch playoff ticket with win over Alouettes
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
REGINA — Despite having the best record in the CFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren’t taking any time to bask in their success. The Riders, who led the West Division with a 10-2 record, can become first team to clinch a playoff berth this season with a win over the struggling Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christopher Morel homers for the Tampa Bay Rays in return to Wrigley Field
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel made an immediate impact for Tampa Bay in his return to Wrigley Field. Morel hit a three-run homer for the Rays in their series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The 26-year-old Morel was playing his first game against his first major league team. Chandler Simpson hit a leadoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
After a successful club career across the Atlantic, veteran back Peter Nelson has added a new chapter to his rugby career with Canada. Nelson, who makes his home in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, qualifies for Canada through his Toronto-born late grandmother. Making his debut for Canada in July 2019 against the United States, the 32-year-old now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and the team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles: AP Source
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matsuyama leads BMW PGA Championship ahead of 3 Europe Ryder Cup stars
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama made two eagles in shooting 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over a trio of European Ryder Cup players after the second round of the BMW PGA Championship on Friday. Viktor Hovland (66), Ludvig Ã…berg (69) and Justin Rose (66) were leading the pursuit of Matsuyama in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philipsen wins his third stage at Vuelta and Vingegaard leads before decisive day
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
GUIJUELO, Spain (AP) — Jasper Philipsen grabbed his third stage at the Spanish Vuelta on Friday while Jonas Vingegaard kept his overall lead before the race’s decisive mountain stage. Philipsen beat the pack to the end of Stage 19, a 161-kilometer (100-mile) route from Rueda to Guijuelo across the plains of central Spain. The Belgian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dillon, Larson feeling optimistic at Bristol with NASCAR Cup playoff eliminations looming
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson have the same goal — reaching the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs — but divergent paths to get there at Bristol Motor Speedway. Entering Saturday night’s 500-lap cutoff race at the treacherous short track in Tennessee, Dillon is on the verge of being one of four drivers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan begins Asia Cup with 93-run win over Oman
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan thumped Oman by 93 runs to begin its Asia Cup campaign thanks to Mohammad Haris’ 66 off 43 balls at Dubai International Stadium on Friday. Pakistan scored 160-7 after opting to bat and Oman was bundled out for 67 in 16.4 overs. Haris struck seven fours and three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Soroka nears return to the Cubs after rehabbing his shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Soroka is on his way back to the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by a shoulder strain. Soroka pitched 2 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Thursday. His fastball was clocked as high as 96.6 mph — a significant improvement on his velocity right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC looking to the future as Major League Soccer season winds down
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Elimination from playoff contention is on the line again Saturday as Toronto FC visits the New England Revolution after the international break. But Toronto (5-13-10) is already looking to the future, using the remaining six games of the regular season to decide who will be coming back next year. New England (8-14-7), which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats announce death of GM Ted Goveia, who disclosed cancer diagnosis in June
By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025
HAMILTON — General manager Ted Goveia of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has died. The Ticats confirmed Goveia’s death Friday. He was 55. In a release, the Ticats said they were “deeply saddened” and would honour Goveia’s impact on Canadian football during Friday evening’s “Team Ted” game against the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “Ted was a highly ... Read More »
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