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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he still feels 'butterflies'

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he still feels 'butterflies'

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The word sounded a bit surprising — and frankly, fascinating — as soon as it passed Aaron Rodgers' lips.
Hansi Flick out as Germany coach after 4-1 loss to Japan ahead of hosting European Championship

Hansi Flick out as Germany coach after 4-1 loss to Japan ahead of hosting European Championship

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men's national soccer team Sunday after a 4-1 loss to Japan deepened the gloom around the squad ahead of hosting next year's European Championship.
Norrman captures Irish Open golf title on European tour, McIlroy falters

Norrman captures Irish Open golf title on European tour, McIlroy falters

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title Sunday.
'Phenomenal': Canada's historic bronze medal at FIBA World Cup brings cause for pride

'Phenomenal': Canada's historic bronze medal at FIBA World Cup brings cause for pride

Canada stamped itself on the international stage with its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup on Sunday. And emotions were high. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 39 points and Canada survived a fourth-quarter comeback by the U.S.
Canada defeats U.S. in overtime to claim bronze, first-ever medal at FIBA World Cup

Canada defeats U.S. in overtime to claim bronze, first-ever medal at FIBA World Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Dillon Brooks went from receiving boos earlier in the tournament to hearing MVP chants. And he thanked his haters after a scintillating performance.
Can the NFL's 2020 QB draft class be among the best ever? The early results say yes

Can the NFL's 2020 QB draft class be among the best ever? The early results say yes

Joe Burrow is not only the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback, he is the leader of a draft class that in a short time is making a run to be one of the best.
Former Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley rejoins Norwegian club side Stabaek

Former Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley rejoins Norwegian club side Stabaek

OSLO — Former Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley, fired in June by the MLS club, has returned to Norwegian club side Stabaek. The team said the 65-year-old Bradley has signed at least through the end of the year.
Sean Strickland stuns favorite Israel Adesanya for middleweight title at UFC 293

Sean Strickland stuns favorite Israel Adesanya for middleweight title at UFC 293

SYDNEY (AP) — American Sean Strickland stunned Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya to take the middleweight title by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 293, the first UFC event in Australia's largest city in six years.
Athlete abuse testimony needs to be turned into action: lawyer

Athlete abuse testimony needs to be turned into action: lawyer

RICHMOND, B.C. — A national inquiry into safe sport is not necessarily the answer to helping Canadian athletes, according to a former member of the country's taekwondo team and ombudsperson for Canada for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Saturday's sports scoreboard for Sept. 9, 2023

Saturday's sports scoreboard for Sept. 9, 2023

Saturday's Scoreboard CFL Toronto 39 Montreal 10 Winnipeg 51 Saskatchewan 6 Edmonton 25 Calgary 23 --- MLB American League Toronto 5 Kansas City 1 Texas 3 Oakland 2 Tampa Bay 7 Seattle 5 Baltimore 13 Boston 12 Detroit 3 Chicago White Sox 1 L.A.