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AP Extra Points: Breakthrough win at South Carolina makes No. 20 Commodores hungry for more
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Vanderbilt checked a big item off its to-do list by beating South Carolina, and there’s still more work to do. The Commodores are 3-0 for the first time since 2017 and were rewarded for their 31-7 win over the Gamecocks with a No. 20 ranking in Sunday’s Associated Press Top 25. Like last year, when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looking for a pesky spoiler? The A’s just swept the Reds — and have been above .500 since the break
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
It won’t exactly make up for the 1990 World Series — won by Cincinnati in a sweep over Oakland — but the Athletics played the role of spoiler to perfection this past weekend when they won three straight over the Reds. If you haven’t been paying attention, the A’s have shown this potential for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
The Super Bowl rematch turned into bully ball highlighted by the NFL’s ugliest play. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles pushed — literally — their way past Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-17, on Sunday. Hurts scored another touchdown on a tush push and the Eagles used the play seven times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chaotic scenes in Madrid as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt final stage of Vuelta cycling race
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta, throwing barriers onto the road and clashing with police as the three-week-long race ended with chaotic scenes in Madrid. Authorities said two people were arrested and 22 injured, none of them seriously, in confrontations between police and protesters Sunday near the finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No handshakes between India and Pakistan players as political tension spills onto cricket field
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
The strained political relations between India and Pakistan spilled onto the cricket field when no handshakes were exchanged between players — before or after their Asia Cup game in Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board said match referee Andy Pycroft of Zimbabwe requested both captains — Suryakumar Yadav of India and Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks play the Giants in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
San Francisco Giants (75-74, third in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (75-75, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kai-Wei Teng (2-4, 7.54 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (11-14, 4.84 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 157 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals begin 4-game series at home against the Braves
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Atlanta Braves (66-83, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (62-87, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (5-13, 4.86 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 114 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (8-15, 5.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 100 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves on Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Baltimore Orioles (69-80, fifth in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (57-93, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Kyle Bradish (0-0); White Sox: TBD BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox host the Baltimore Orioles to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 57-93 record overall and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates host Chicago Cubs, look to stop home losing streak
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Chicago Cubs (85-64, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (65-85, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (9-6, 4.15 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (4-2, 2.47 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates look to stop their three-game home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays try to continue win streak, play the Rays
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (87-62, first in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (73-76, fourth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Monday, 7:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage (0-0); Rays: TBD BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays will try to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds visit the Cardinals to open 3-game series
By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (74-75, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (73-77, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Zack Littell (9-8, 3.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 120 strikeouts); Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (7-12, 4.35 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 110 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati ... Read More »
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