National Sports
Texas’ Manning and UTEP’s Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
AUSTTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning and Malachi Nelson were two of the most coveted quarterback recruits in the country coming out of high school in 2023. Both were can’t miss five-star prospects who were going to be leading two of the biggest programs and brands in college football to national title contention. Yet their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Georgia looking to extend win streak to 9 against No. 15 Tennessee in Neyland Stadium
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kirby Smart knows playing Tennessee matters to Georgia fans living close to the Volunteer State even as the Bulldogs essentially have neutered the rivalry itself on the field. Georgia has reeled off eight straight wins over the Vols for its longest streak in a rivalry that started in 1899. Smart’s lone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Premier League referee David Coote denies making an indecent image of a child
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Former Premier League referee David Coote pleaded not guilty on Thursday to making an indecent image of a child. Coote, who was fired last year by the organization managing referees in England for derogatory remarks about ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court and was granted conditional bail by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin faces major test at No. 19 Alabama, Minnesota visits Cal to highlight Big Ten slate
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten: Game of the week Wisconsin (2-0) at No. 19 Alabama (1-1), noon ET (ABC) Wisconsin wanted to upgrade a defense that slipped into mediocrity last year. The Badgers have responded by shutting out Miami (Ohio) 17-0 and beating Middle Tennessee 42-10 in their first two games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Clemson’s visit to Georgia Tech, No. 5 Miami hosting No. 18 South Florida headline ACC slate
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 12 Clemson (1-1) at Georgia Tech (2-0), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN). It’s hard to know what to expect of the preseason ACC favorite Tigers, who lost their opener at home to highly ranked LSU then found themselves in a 16-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rich Rodriguez back in Backyard Brawl with WVU and Colorado has used 3 QBs before Big 12 opener
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week West Virginia (1-1) vs. Pittsburgh (2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Rich Rodriguez is part of the Backyard Brawl again for the first time since 2007, and the last one was a bitter outcome at home for the Mountaineers and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Georgia at No. 15 Tennessee highlights Week 3 SEC matchups
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
What to watch for this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week No. 6 Georgia (2-0) at No. 15 Tennessee (2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Georgia faces its toughest test yet on the road at No. 15 Tennessee. Transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar has fueled Tennessee’s 2-0 start, throwing for 535 yards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orange Crush: 20 years after Trials win, Gushue goes for same look in Halifax return
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Of the many memories that remain from Brad Gushue’s surprise win at the 2005 Olympic curling trials, one pre-event recollection sticks out. When the St. John’s skip arrived in Halifax that year, he was surprised to learn his rink was given bright orange jerseys for the competition. “We thought it was because we were the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City and Man United move to fix problems ahead of Premier League return
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City and Manchester United have spent fortunes on some of the world’s best attacking players and yet Sunday’s derby will spotlight their goalkeepers. Both teams are likely to start with new keepers after transfer deadline day signings to solve problems in their lineups. City secured Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Football on the lookout for ideal flag football player, no matter the level or even the sport
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The basic flag-football player requirements are as follows: Swiveling hips for elusive jukes. Quick burst. Elite pass catching, throwing or defensive prowess. You know, pretty much those skills you see on display every week in NFL games. But it’s not all that will make a player a prime roster pick down the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona faces home game challenges with injuries and stadium issues
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona approaches its first home game in La Liga missing a few injured players — and a proper stadium. Among a few off-field problems for unbeaten Barcelona, the biggest is its inability to get the newly renovated Camp Nou stadium reopened. The permits to return to the Camp Nou have not been ... Read More »
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