Caitlin Clark says Collier made valid points and Commissioner Engelbert hasn’t contacted her
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark said Thursday that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hasn’t reached out to her in the aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s statement about an alleged private conversation in which the league’s leader made comments about Clark. The Indiana Fever guard spoke publicly for the first time since the league’s All-Star Game in July. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL’s Central Division remains a gauntlet through the season and playoffs
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Mikko Rantanen was a staple for Colorado, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup as part of his dominant decade in Denver. Then, all of a sudden last winter he was gone, traded to Carolina and by spring back in the division with bitter rival Dallas. “Someone was like, ‘Yeah, we might be like getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Katie Pegg wins bronze in shot put at world para athletics championships
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
NEW DELHI — Canada’s Katie Pegg landed on the podium at the 2025 world para athletics championships with the best throw of her shot put career. The 21-year-old Pegg, from Markham, Ont., took bronze in the women’s F46 event with a throw of 12.76 metres, earning Canada its first medal in a field event in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca gets first Algeria call-up for crucial World Cup qualifiers
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — French soccer great Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca was called up by Algeria for the first time Thursday, with the team close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Luca Zidane, a 27-year-old goalkeeper, represented France at youth level but never for the senior national team and is eligible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Minnesota Wild Last season: 45-30-7, lost to Vegas in first round of playoffs. COACH: John Hynes (third year with Wild, 363-309-75 over 10 seasons with three teams). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at St. Louis. DEPARTURES: C Frederick Gaudreau, G Marc-Andre Fleury, D Jon Merrill, D Declan Chisholm, RW Gustav Nyquist, C Devin Shore. ADDITIONS: RW ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh spins out Pakistan for 129 in 7-wicket win at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bangladesh spun out Pakistan for 129 and notched a memorable seven-wicket victory at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Thursday. Rubya Haider made a dream ODI debut for Bangladesh, in the World Cup no less, when her unbeaten 54 with eight fours anchored their chase to 131-3 in 31.3 overs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FCS playoffs are a financial drain for most of the 24 teams. Could private equity change that?
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Montana State made it all the way to the championship game of the FCS playoffs last season and the school lost tens of thousands of dollars in the process. In fact, officials say, most of the 24 teams that go to the playoffs lose money or break even. That’s just wrong, Big Sky Conference Commissioner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables wants his Sooners to maintain the energy level that has carried them into the top five. That could be a challenge against Kent State, one of the worst teams in the FBS. Oklahoma (4-0) has victories over Michigan and Auburn already this season, opponents that were ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames extend head coach Ryan Huska for two seasons
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames extended head coach Ryan Huska’s contract for two additional years on Thursday, keeping him signed through the 2027-28 season. Huska became the franchise’s 24th head coach in June 2023. He has since led the retooling Flames to a 79-66-19 record, coming within one point of a playoff appearance last season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Craig, Ken Anderson advance for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Versatile running back Roger Craig, former MVP Ken Anderson and special teams standout Steve Tasker are among the 52 players who advanced to the next stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 in the seniors category. The seniors screening committee reduced the list down from 162 original nominees of players who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Miami could strengthen playoff resume with a win at No. 18 Florida State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Miami and Florida State have a history of crushing each others’ national title hopes. It’s a rivalry Miami coach Mario Cristobal has lived as a fan and player. He has a chance to experience it as a coach now too. “We always knew this as the best rivalry in football coming ... Read More »
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