National Sports
CB Emmanuel Forbes becomes a starter for the Rams just 9 months after his release by Commanders
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Washington Commanders released Emmanuel Forbes last December, less than two seasons after making him a first-round draft pick. Coach Dan Quinn said the cornerback already needed a change of scenery. Whether or not Quinn was right, the Los Angeles Rams are benefitting greatly from Washington’s decision. Forbes was a surprise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wannasaen breaks out of a swing funk to shoot 63 and take Kroger Queen City lead
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Chanettee Wannasaen broke out of a swing funk to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Kroger Queen City Championship. Wannasaen holed out a 9-iron shot for eagle on the par-4 10th and had seven birdies in her morning round at soggy TPC River’s Bend. “Actually, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCarthy heads into home debut for Vikings in prime-time matchup against Penix, Falcons
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy finished his first game for the Minnesota Vikings with a flourish, refusing to let early struggles sidetrack his focus in the daunting environment of a night game on the road against a division rival. He gets to play at home this time, with the hero’s welcome that will surely be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump draws cheers and boos while marking 9/11 by attending a New York Yankees game
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees game on Thursday night, drawing a mixed reaction while marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, after honoring the memories of the victims at the Pentagon earlier in the day. Authorities installed security glass outside an upper level suite on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans usually bristles at questions about the past, preferring instead to look ahead with his team. This week he made an exception when asked about his memories from the previous time the Texans faced Tampa Bay ahead of their matchup Monday night. In that 2023 game, C.J. Stroud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Gausman’s season turnaround continues with complete game shutout for Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
TORONTO — As Kevin Gausman took his first steps out of the home dugout to start the ninth inning, the crowd of 41,224 fans at Rogers Centre got up with him, giving the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher a standing ovation. They understood what he was trying to accomplish. Gausman pitched a complete game shutout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers, Raiders face off Monday night in AFC West clash
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conventional wisdom says a divisional game counts more like two in the standings because of the separation created between the winner and loser. But in Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s mind, it’s really 2 1/2 games when a potential tiebreaker is factored in for playoff seeding. “The math of it,” Harbaugh said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rosters set for inaugural Canada Super60 cricket tournament in Vancouver
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and England’s Alex Hales are among the international talent joining Canadian cricketers in the inaugural Canada Super60 tournament in Vancouver next month. Malik and de Kock both are former national team captains. Six teams — the Brampton Blitz, Mississauga Masters, Montreal Royal Tigers, Vancouver Kings, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts, Broncos look to start 2-0 as Denver heads to Indy
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis coach Shane Steichen grew as weary of the Colts’ inexplicable slow starts as the team’s fans. So he changed the training camp routine. He instituted more physical practices, believing it would give his starters more snaps and more competitive snaps with the hope it would pay dividends in September. So far, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ offensive line missing Zach Tom and Aaron Banks vs. Commanders
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay was without two starters on its offensive line for Thursday night’s game against Washington. Packers right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks were both inactive after being listed as questionable earlier in the week. Tom has a quadriceps injury. Banks’ issues are with his groin and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dak Prescott’s Cowboys face Giants in home opener, believing they can build on hope
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Four years ago, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys almost beat the Super Bowl champs on the road in the NFL opener in his return from an injury that played a big part in a losing record the previous season. Then the star quarterback and his surprisingly resurgent team ran off ... Read More »
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