National Sports
Move to New Zealand leads to playing rugby league for Canada for hooker Caitlin Sears
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Caitlin Sears went to New Zealand for a postgraduate degree. She returns as a member of the Canadian rugby league team. Having injured a knee in her final year playing rugby union at the University of Lethbridge, rugby wasn’t really part of her plans when she moved to the Southern Hemisphere in 2023. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes announce extensions for GM Danny Maciocia, head coach Jason Maas
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes gave general manager Danny Maciocia and head coach Jason Maas two-year contract extensions Monday. Maciocia, who also serves as Montreal’s senior vice-president of football operations, remains under contract with the CFL club through the 2029 season while Maas’s new deal takes him through the ’28 campaign. Montreal (10-7) enters the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FSU is committed to helping coach Norvell ‘strongly rebound’ while assessing the program, AD says
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Florida State athletic director Michael Alford said Monday he is “fully committed” to helping coach Mike Norvell and his team “strongly rebound in the coming weeks.” But Alford also noted that “a comprehensive assessment of the football program” will be completed at the end of the season. Alford’s statement came two days after a 20-13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammoth aim to keep win streak going, host the Avalanche
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche (5-0-1, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (4-2, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth seek to keep a three-game win streak going when they host the Colorado Avalanche. Utah has gone 4-2 overall with a 1-2-0 record in Central Division games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston takes on Florida following Pastrnak’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Florida Panthers (3-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (3-4, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers after David Pastrnak’s two-goal game against the Utah Mammoth in the Bruins’ 3-2 loss. Boston is 3-4 overall with a 1-1-0 record against the Atlantic Division. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville brings losing streak into matchup with Anaheim
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Anaheim Ducks (2-2-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (2-2-2, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the Anaheim Ducks as losers of three games in a row. Nashville is 2-2-2 overall and 1-0-1 at home. The Predators have given up 19 goals while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas hosts Columbus in a non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (3-2, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a non-conference matchup. Dallas is 1-1-0 at home and 3-2 overall. The Stars have scored and given up 18 goals this season for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose takes losing streak into game against New York
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (0-3-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (2-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks look to break a five-game losing streak with a victory over the New York Islanders. New York has a 1-2-0 record at home and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan grinds to 259-5 against scrappy South Africa in the second test
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique survived four dropped catches to hit half centuries as Pakistan grinded to 259 for five against world champion South Africa on the opening day of the second and final test on Monday. Masood, put down on 71, scored bulk of his runs in singles before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matteo Gabbia’s quick thinking saves Rafael Leão from yellow card in AC Milan win
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — It was moments after Rafael Leão converted a game-winning penalty that AC Milan center back Matteo Gabbia made one of the most important tackles of the match. On his teammate. As Leão ran wildly in celebration and started taking his shirt off, Gabbia hurried into his path, grabbed the back of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israeli soccer game abandoned after rioting rival fans throw flares and smoke grenades
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Dozens of people were injured after rioting soccer fans at a derby game in Tel Aviv threw flares and smoke grenades, Israeli authorities said Monday. The game on Sunday at the Bloomfield Stadium between city rivals Hapoel and Maccabi was eventually abandoned out of concern for public safety, police said. ... Read More »
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