By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players can now fire up those end-of-quarter heaves from deep without their shooting percentages being adversely affected. The league has approved a change in the way statistics on those shots are recorded, which could spur players to take more heaves from very, very deep with hopes of a miracle make. ... Read More »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo will officially retire as a member of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and will join the organization as team ambassador. The 36-year-old Rizzo spent 10 of his 14 major league seasons with Chicago. The infielder hit .272 with 242 home runs and 784 RBIs for the Cubs and helped them ... Read More »
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Xavier Gipson is out of a job after a costly fumble in the New York Jets’ season-opening loss to Pittsburgh. Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that the team released the wide receiver, but he insisted Wednesday he wasn’t trying to send a message about accountability — something he has preached since ... Read More »
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The Toronto Argonauts’ defence faces a stiff challenge Saturday afternoon. Toronto (4-8) hosts the Edmonton Elks (5-7) in an important game for both teams. The Alberta crew comes in following a 31-19 home win over the Calgary Stampeders as Justin Rankin rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Rankin stands fourth in CFL rushing with ... Read More »
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TORONTO (AP) — A film screenplay is being written about Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk’s 2022 season during Russia’s full military invasion of its home Donbas region. The project with a script commissioned by writing partnership Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson was announced Tuesday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The story aims to capture ... Read More »
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has signed a contract extension as he continues his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that is delaying the start of his season. The Packers announced the signing Wednesday. Terms weren’t disclosed, but ESPN reported that Watson agreed to a one-year, $13.25 ... Read More »
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LAS VEGAS — Jack Hughes kicked a potential hornet’s nest earlier this week. The New Jersey Devils centre was asked if he and older brother Quinn — a star defenceman and captain of the Vancouver Canucks — have ever talked about one day playing on the same NHL team. “This is the headline question,” replied ... Read More »
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three Division I college basketball players have had their eligibility permanently revoked after the NCAA found that they bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State. The NCAA Committee on Infractions on Wednesday released findings from an enforcement investigation that uncovered violations by Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez and ... Read More »
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA permanently revokes eligibility of three basketball players for betting on their own games. The Associated Press... Read More »
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RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Finland held off a Georgia fightback to win 93-79 and reach the semifinals of EuroBasket for the first time in its history Wednesday. Mikael Jantunen led Finland with 19 points and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points and six rebounds. The Finns also showcased their depth by scoring 44 ... Read More »
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Billy Napier has a path to a fifth year in Gainesville. It’s one of the most perilous in school history. The now-unranked Gators (1-1), coming off an embarrassing loss to South Florida in the Swamp, have an opportunity to climb out of their latest early season hole over the ... Read More »
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