CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s food waste epidemic needs a wake-up call

Austin Goosby, the No. 30 recruit in the 2026 class and a prominent LDS basketball prospect, has scheduled an official visit to BYU from September 26–28, reflecting his family ties to the area and growing interest in the program under head coach Kevin Young. With offers from top programs like Duke and Texas, this visit signifies BYU's strong positioning in a competitive recruiting landscape. Need More Context? 🔎

GRAND CHUTE – The Seymour baseball team finished as runner-up in the WIAA Division 2 state championship, losing 5-4 to New Berlin Eisenhower in a thrilling game. Despite a strong season at 26-4, the team was unable to secure the title, with Eisenhower winning in the seventh inning after a walk-off double, while Seymour showcased impressive defensive plays throughout the match. Need More Context? 🔎

Wellington pitcher Tori Payne led her team to its first softball title, pitching all 12 innings during the state tournament and earning the Sun Sentinel Palm Beach County large-schools player of the year accolade. With a .426 batting average and a 16-2 record, she is set to continue her career at UCF, expressing her love for the campus and coaches. Need More Context? 🔎

In a tightly contested game, the Chicago White Sox lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, marking their seventh consecutive defeat. Miguel Vargas drove in a key run against Erick Fedde, who was traded from the Sox last season, but the Sox struggled to maintain leads, falling to 23-51 overall and 4-20 in one-run games, as manager Will Venable emphasized the need to make crucial plays to secure wins. Need More Context? 🔎

Tottenham Hotspur was fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association for crowd misconduct due to anti-gay chants from their supporters during a Premier League match against Manchester United in September. The sanction highlights ongoing issues with fan behavior and the need for improved conduct at sporting events. Need More Context? 🔎

The documentary "Surviving Ohio State" exposes the extensive abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, revealing that Ohio State University was aware of the misconduct yet failed to protect student-athletes, allowing the abuse to escalate to 2,800 survivors. Despite acknowledging their failures, the university has sought to dismiss lawsuits from survivors, highlighting a significant lack of accountability and care for those affected. Need More Context? 🔎