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NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
The NCAA banned three Division I college basketball players by permanently revoking their eligibility on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts. The NCAA Committee on Infractions released findings from an enforcement investigation that uncovered violations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinn and Jack Hughes acknowledge they’d like to play together in the NHL
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vancouver Canucks executive Jim Rutherford made waves in May when he said captain Quinn Hughes had expressed an interest in playing with brother Jack in the NHL at some point. They echoed that sentiment when asked about it this week at the league’s annual player media tour, while acknowledging contract status ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Return of NFL gives Proline bettors plenty of chances for happy returns
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
A wild start to the NFL regular season provided Proline players with plenty of happy returns last week. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., a whopping 91 per cent of bettors backed the Denver Broncos’ 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. However, just 21 per cent had Tennessee on the spread ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India routs UAE for 57 to notch 9-wicket win in Asia Cup
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Shivam Dube helped limit the United Arab Emirates to 57 runs as India swept to a nine-wicket win in the Asia Cup on Wednesday. Kuldeep baffled batters with his sharp googlies and bagged 4-7 while Dube claimed 3-4 to dismiss UAE in 13.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in traffic deaths of 2 Marquette lacrosse players was drunk, prosecutors say
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin driver involved in a traffic crash last week that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players was drunk at the time, authorities alleged Wednesday in charging her with vehicular homicide. Amandria Brunner, 41, of West Allis, faces two counts of homicide by an intoxicated use of a vehicle while having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA’s ‘heave rule’ will allow deep end-of-quarter shots without hurting player shooting percentages
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 »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub and become a team ambassador
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
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 »
Be the first to comment!Jets cut wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble in season-opening loss to Steelers
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
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 »
Be the first to comment!Keeping Elks’ Rankin in check a stiff test for Argonauts’ defence
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
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 »
Be the first to comment!Movie project aims to tell story of Ukraine soccer club Shakhtar during Russian invasion
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
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 »
Be the first to comment!Packers WR Christian Watson signs contract extension as he continues recovery from torn ACL
By Canadian Press on September 10th, 2025
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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