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JOHN WOODS / FREE PRESS Windsor Park Collegiate Royals’ Elliot Aguilar (7) runs the ball against the Grant Park Pirates Tuesday in the Royals inaugural game. Head coach Brett Delisle-Boughen already has a succession plan to create a 12-on-12 varsity program next season.

Royals host historic rumble against Pirates

Windsor Park Collegiate’s first football team sets foot on gridiron for inaugural game

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Yager firmly settled in for next chapter of hockey journey

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Yager firmly settled in for next chapter of hockey journey

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Brayden Yager is set to be a sponge. As the Winnipeg Jets top forward prospect prepares for his second training camp since he was acquired in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins for Rutger McGroarty in August 2024, Yager knows that he’s going to be cutting his teeth in the professional ranks this season.

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Forward Brayden Yager said Wednesday his goal coming into Winnipeg Jets training camp is to ‘earn a spot on the team.’
BROOK JONES / FREE PRESS Forward Brayden Yager said Wednesday his goal coming into Winnipeg Jets training camp is to ‘earn a spot on the team.’

Week 15 an opportunity for Bombers’ backups to shine

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Week 15 an opportunity for Bombers’ backups to shine

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Few moments can silence a crowd of more than 30,000, but that’s exactly what happened on Saturday at Princess Auto Stadium when Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros went down in the third quarter of the Banjo Bowl.

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Prognosis of Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros’s (right) injury in the Banjo Bowl is speculation, even if the club is mum on details. Collaros hasn’t been formally diagnosed with a concussion since 2019.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS Prognosis of Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros’s (right) injury in the Banjo Bowl is speculation, even if the club is mum on details. Collaros hasn’t been formally diagnosed with a concussion since 2019.

MLB-best Brewers swept in September like they were to start this season as Rangers roll

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MLB-best Brewers swept in September like they were to start this season as Rangers roll

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — This is the same way the season started for the Milwaukee Brewers, long before they had the best record in the major leagues.

Now in September, and still on the verge of being the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the Brewers (89-58) were just swept in three games in Texas by the injury-plagued and playoff-chasing Rangers. It was the first time for Milwaukee to be swept since being outscored 36-14 in the first three games of the season at the New York Yankees in late March.

“We haven't had too many of these," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after their 6-3 loss in the series finale at Texas on Wednesday. "It stinks, but I don’t think there’s any team in baseball that over 300 games that’s only been swept three times.”

Only one sweep last season

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Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick reacts after being called out on strikes against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick reacts after being called out on strikes against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spurs surprise central Texas students with visit after deadly flash flood

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Spurs surprise central Texas students with visit after deadly flash flood

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INGRAM, Texas (AP) — Nearly three decades after holding their final training camp in the Hill Country of central Texas, the San Antonio Spurs returned with a greater sense of purpose and hope.

The Spurs came to Ingram Tom Moore High School on Wednesday to uplift the spirits of the students impacted by the flash flooding on July 4 that killed at least 136 people.

They succeeded.

Screams erupted when Spurs star Victor Wembanyama took his first giant stride onto the Warriors court and the 1,000 students from Ingram’s high school and middle school and Hunt Middle School cheered throughout the hourlong event.

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San Antonio Spurs players make a surprise visit to Tom Moore High School in Ingram, Texas, to visit the students and families of those impacted by flooding that killed more than 130 people across the region,Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs players make a surprise visit to Tom Moore High School in Ingram, Texas, to visit the students and families of those impacted by flooding that killed more than 130 people across the region,Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Unhappy at post-game celebrations, Wales coach wants another shot at Canada

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Unhappy at post-game celebrations, Wales coach wants another shot at Canada

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It appears Canada's 1-0 win over Wales on Tuesday has left Craig Bellamy with a score to settle.

In his post-game availability at Swansea.com Stadium, the Welsh coach was unhappy with what he saw as Canadian celebration on and off the field before the final whistle.

"I really hate losing, more than I like winning. And there's a big difference in that," Bellamy said after the men's soccer friendly. "And I see them celebrating at the end, I'm like (long pause) 'I hope I see you in a World Cup. I hope I see you again.'

"But I have to also as well be gracious. Thank (Canada coach) Jesse (Marsch) for shaking his coaches' hands before the final whistle," he added sarcastically. "I have to get used to that. I don't want to get used to it. But yeah, I have to take it on the chin."

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Wales' head coach Craig Bellamy celebrates at the end of a World Cup 2026 group J qualifying soccer match between North Macedonia and Wales at National Arena Todor Proeski in Skopje, North Macedonia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)
Wales' head coach Craig Bellamy celebrates at the end of a World Cup 2026 group J qualifying soccer match between North Macedonia and Wales at National Arena Todor Proeski in Skopje, North Macedonia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski)

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty struggled in his NFL debut, but expectations remain high

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Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty struggled in his NFL debut, but expectations remain high

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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Few rookies face higher expectations than Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and there was great anticipation about his NFL debut this past Sunday.

Then it actually happened and ...

Jeanty rushed for 38 yards on 19 carries in Las Vegas' 20-13 victory over New England.

Not the kind of numbers he produced last season at Boise State when Jeanty led the nation with 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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Joshua Frey-Sam:

Two Manitobans part of top 150 junior players selected for Blue Jays Showcase

SUPPLIED Right-handed pitcher and Winkler product Graham Thiessen is looking to make the most of his invite to the Toronto Blue Jays Canadian Futures Showcase having previously missed the cut.

Taylor Allen:

Bombers’ Banjo Bowl defeat ends on low note with loss of Collaros

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) gets the pass off despite pressure from Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Micah Johnson (4) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Ken Wiebe:

Sense of enthusiasm building as Jets roll back into town

MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets defenceman Luke Schenn is coming into training camp with an itch as the veteran prepares for his 18th NHL season and his first full season with the club.

Taylor Allen:

Lifelong Riders fan shifts loyalty after joining Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Photo Bombers DB Ethan Ball got a kick out of being booed during the Labour Day Classic.

Jeff Hamilton:

Big Blue leaving points on the field

Heywood Yu / THE CANADIAN PRESS Roughriders DB Rolan Milligan (right) tackles Bombers receiver Dalton Schoen during Sunday’s Labour Day Classic.

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World Cup tickets initially to cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing

Argentina's Lionel Messi smiles during a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Venezuela, at the Argentina Soccer Association in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

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Canada’s Marino ousted from Guadalajara Open in second round of women’s singles

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Canada’s Marino ousted from Guadalajara Open in second round of women’s singles

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ZAPOPAN - Canada's Rebecca Marino was ousted from the Guadalajara Open with a 6-3, 7-5 second-round loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria on Wednesday.

Marino fired 12 aces and only had one double fault but broke on one of just two chances in the contest.

The sixth-seeded Maria had five aces to three double faults in the one-hour, 30-minute match. 

She also converted on three of her 11 break-point chances.

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Rebecca Marino of Canada during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Rebecca Marino of Canada during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

No-looks and back shoulders: Matthew Stafford is showing he’s healthy and ready to lead Rams again

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No-looks and back shoulders: Matthew Stafford is showing he’s healthy and ready to lead Rams again

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even after missing nearly a month of training camp and sitting out the preseason, Matthew Stafford had zero trouble getting up to his old tricks in the Los Angeles Rams' season opener.

Stafford also pulled out a couple of new tricks that showed he's still growing in his 17th NFL season.

The 37-year-old quarterback pulled off his latest no-look pass during the Rams' 14-9 victory over Houston, hitting Puka Nacua for a 25-yard gain after misdirecting the Texans' defense to clear space for his receiver down the seam.

With instincts honed over a long career, Stafford said he made the decision “in the moment” to try the audacious throw.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Cubs’ Jameson Taillon returns from the injured list to start against the Braves

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Cubs’ Jameson Taillon returns from the injured list to start against the Braves

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Jameson Taillon from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and he will make his 20th start of the season in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves.

Taillon was placed on the injured list on Aug. 27 (retroactive to Aug. 25) with a left groin injury. He is 9-6 with a 4.15 ERA this season.

Taillon made a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 4 and allowed three runs on six hits with one run and six strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings.

“I think that was the best case scenario from what happened (when he was injured) in Anaheim,” manager Craig Counsell said. “I think we're in good shape. He basically missed one start and got a shortened start in Iowa. I think he's pretty much all the way there.”

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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