October 8th, 2025

National Sports

Louisiana visits James Madison in Sun Belt matchup

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

Louisiana (2-3) at James Madison (4-1), Oct. 11 at 12 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: James Madison by 17.5. Against the spread: James Madison 4-1, Louisiana 1-3. How to watch: ESPN2 Key stats James Madison Offense Overall: 385 yards per game (73rd in FBS) Passing: 143.4 yards per game (128th) Rushing: 241.6 ... Read More »

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Iowa and Wisconsin meet in Big Ten action

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

Iowa (3-2) at Wisconsin (2-3), Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Iowa by 3.5. Against the spread: Iowa 2-1-1, Wisconsin 2-3. How to watch: Fox Sports 1 Key stats Iowa Offense Overall: 327.4 yards per game (116th in FBS) Passing: 148.6 yards per game (125th) Rushing: 178.8 yards per ... Read More »

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Georgia State hosts Appalachian State in Sun Belt matchup

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

Appalachian State (3-2) at Georgia State (1-4), Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Appalachian State by 2.5. Against the spread: Appalachian State 2-3, Georgia State 1-4. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Appalachian State Offense Overall: 419.4 yards per game (52nd in FBS) Passing: 271.2 yards per game (36th) ... Read More »

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South Alabama meets Arkansas State in Sun Belt play

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

Arkansas State (2-4) at South Alabama (1-5), Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. How to watch: ESPN2 Key stats South Alabama Offense Overall: 380.5 yards per game (75th in FBS) Passing: 178 yards per game (109th) Rushing: 202.5 yards per game (31st) Scoring: 25 points per game (89th) South Alabama Defense Overall: 371 yards per ... Read More »

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Wyoming hosts San Jose State in MWC matchup

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

San Jose State (2-3) at Wyoming (2-3), Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: San Jose State by 2.5. Against the spread: San Jose State 3-2, Wyoming 2-3. How to watch: CBS Sports Network Key stats San Jose State Offense Overall: 417.4 yards per game (54th in FBS) Passing: 305 ... Read More »

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UEFA president Ceferin calls for maintaining open competition amid new Super League reports

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

ROME (AP) — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin called for maintaining open competition in European soccer on Wednesday following reports over new meetings with the company behind the failed Super League project. “Europe sets standards in world football,” Ceferin said during a speech at the general assembly of the European Football Clubs — formerly the European ... Read More »

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Top 25 showdowns Indiana-Oregon, Alabama-Missouri overshadow Oklahoma-Texas in Week 7

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

It’s Red River Rivalry week, the annual battle between Oklahoma and Texas that most years is one of the nation’s most anticipated games. This isn’t one of those years. The game has lost some of its luster with preseason No. 1 Texas falling all the way out of The Associated Press Top 25 college football ... Read More »

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Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Naomi Osaka loses to Linda Noskova

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

WUHAN, China (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overcame an early scare to beat unseeded Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday. The defending champion has had an amazing run in Wuhan — her record is 18-0 while winning titles in 2018, 2019 and 2024. The U.S. Open champion Sabalenka broke her ... Read More »

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Tennis players accused of doping or match-fixing can now get financial and mental-health support

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

Tennis players involved in doping or match-fixing investigations are now eligible for free legal help, confidential counseling or money to test products they’ve taken that might have led to a positive drug test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Wednesday. The trial program begins immediately and will be reviewed after next year. A player ... Read More »

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UEFA president Ceferin calls for inclusivity amid new Super League reports

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

ROME (AP) — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin voiced support for inclusivity in European soccer on Wednesday following reports over new meetings with the company behind the failed Super League project. “Europe sets standards in world football,” Ceferin said during a speech at the general assembly of the European Football Clubs — formerly the European Club ... Read More »

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European soccer clubs group unveils new name at peak of its powers dealing with UEFA, FIFA

By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025

ROME (AP) — After 17 years as the European Club Association, the network of hundreds of soccer teams is at peak influence over UEFA in shaping the Champions League – and what might come next for the marquee competition. So it was time for a name change. From ECA to EFC. The rebranded European Football ... Read More »

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