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Kaprizov renews fondness for ‘second home’ Minnesota despite starting Wild camp without new contract
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov brought a refreshed body and mind to the rink for the first day of training camp with the Minnesota Wild, and his easy, boyish smile was not far behind. All that was missing was a new contract. After an intense practice and an intrasquad scrimmage at the team’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young, Panthers look to match offensive output of previous meeting with Falcons in home opener
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Bryce Young previously faced the Atlanta Falcons he performed his best Stephen Curry impersonation, throwing a pass into the end zone and turning his back to celebrate the touchdown well before tight end Tommy Tremble secured the ball. Young finished that Week 18 shootout with Michael Penix Jr. 25-of-34 passing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The big question for the Commanders and Raiders this week is whether Jayden Daniels will play
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The biggest question for both the Commanders and the Raiders entering their game Sunday is, quite simply: Will Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels play? Daniels is the reigning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and led the Commanders to a surprising 12-5 record a year ago, followed by a trip to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Rashford stars in Barcelona win as De Bruyne loses on Man City return
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Marcus Rashford proved the perfect replacement for Lamine Yamal in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday and Kevin De Bruyne watched mostly from the sideline as Napoli lost 2-0 at his former club Manchester City. With Yamal missing through injury, Rashford — a loan signing from Manchester United — got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam Hicks’ career-high 4 RBIs help Marlins beat Rockies 9-7 for 3-game sweep
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Liam Hicks matched a career high with four RBIs, including his sixth homer of the season, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernández also homered for the Marlins, who finished with 34 hits in the series at Coors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars goalie Oettinger hopes to laugh about how last season ended. Former coach DeBoer has 1 regret
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger looks forward to one day being able to laugh about how last season ended, when he was quickly pulled after allowing two goals on the only shots he faced in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. “In the long run, I feel like I’m gonna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rashford impresses with first goals for Barcelona as Tuchel watches
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford was Plan B for Barcelona this summer. Second-best looked pretty good after the on-loan Manchester United forward scored his first two goals for his new team on Thursday. That brace helped Barcelona start its Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at Newcastle. And what a pair of goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Canada’s third summit to be held in Toronto, will tackle discrimination
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Hockey Canada’s third summit analyzing the game’s culture will focus on discrimination. The third edition of its “Beyond The Boards” summit will be Nov. 13 in Toronto, the country’s governing body of hockey announced Thursday. The first summit in Calgary in 2023 tackled toxic masculinity. The second in Ottawa last year examined outcomes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The chase is done. Is the farewell tour next? Alex Ovechkin remained reticent about his future Thursday when he spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what happens after this, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers, Aaron Rodgers look to change recent losing history at Patriots
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Since 2002, playing in New England has amounted to mostly misery for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Including the AFC championship game in the 2016 season, the Patriots have won six of the past seven matchups in New England. The lone exception was a 33-10 Steelers win in 2008 when Tom Brady was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth movement maturing, Calgary Flames less of a team in transition to start camp
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
CALGARY — Expectations inside the Calgary Flames dressing room were high as the players hit the ice at training camp Thursday. The Flames are less of a team in transition than they were a year ago. Their 96 points last season tied the highest by a team that didn’t make the playoffs. Calgary (41-27-14) was ... Read More »
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