National Sports
Butler coach Thad Matta revamps roster again in an effort to produce a winning season and NCAA bid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Butler (15-20, 6-14 Big East) Coach Thad Matta begins the fourth season of his second tenure in Indianapolis with another revamped roster, this time with five first-year players and one second-year player. It could signal a return to the recruiting philosophy that helped the Bulldogs achieve their greatest feats. They have only one winning season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DePaul looks to take another step forward in Holtmann’s second season
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
DePaul (14-20, 4-16 Big East) DePaul enters its second season under coach Chris Holtmann looking to make another jump forward. The Blue Demons went from three wins to 14 and beat Georgetown in the Big East Tournament before losing to Creighton in double overtime. Considering they were 0-20 in conference play the previous year, that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights host the Avalanche after Eichel’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche (6-1-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (6-1-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Colorado Avalanche after Jack Eichel’s two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Golden Knights’ 6-3 win. Vegas has a 6-1-3 record overall and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays take 3-2 lead into World Series Game 6 against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, first in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (94-68, first in the AL East during the regular season) Toronto; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 201 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (10-11, 3.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 189 strikeouts) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents prepared for a fight as golf course developer eyes Cape Breton park
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MABOU — Some in Cape Breton are angry and preparing to fight as a nearby golf course developer eyes the windswept beaches of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. Nadine Hunt was part of two previous campaigns to stop the Cabot golf company from expanding into the park on the west coast of Cape Breton Island. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US-based Scottish golfer Gemma Dryburgh is a stroke out of the lead at LPGA Malaysia
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Gemma Dryburgh’s first and only LPGA Tour victory came three years ago in Japan. On Thursday the 32-year-old Scottish player shot a 7-under 65 at the Maybank Classic to put herself in position for a second victory in Asia. Dryburgh’s seventh birdie of the day on the 18th hole at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage cricketer dies after training accident in Australia
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old cricketer has died after a training accident in suburban Melbourne. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being struck on the neck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday. He was batting in the nets — which are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando faces Charlotte on 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Orlando Magic (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Orlando aims to end its four-game losing streak with a win against Charlotte. Charlotte went 19-63 overall, 10-42 in Eastern Conference play and 12-29 at home during the 2024-25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes home win streak into matchup with New York
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
New York Knicks (2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (4-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts New York aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. Chicago finished 39-43 overall and 28-24 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Bulls averaged 29.1 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana takes on Atlanta, looks to end 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Atlanta Hawks (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (0-4, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana enters the matchup against Atlanta after losing four straight games. Indiana went 50-32 overall, 29-22 in Eastern Conference action and 29-12 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Pacers averaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets take on the Trail Blazers, look for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (3-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (3-2, fifth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Denver is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Nuggets take on Portland. Portland finished 36-46 overall, 6-10 in Northwest Division action and 22-19 at home ... Read More »
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