National Sports
Ballon d’Or winner Dembélé returns to PSG squad for Champions League match after hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has been included in the PSG squad traveling to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday for their Champions League match after being sidelined for more than a month with a hamstring injury. PSG captain Marquinhos, who missed several weeks of action with a left thigh issue, also makes his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joaquín who? Argentine striker Panichelli is the new sensation of the French league
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
With Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé sidelined by injury, the French league has found a new hero. Largely unknown before his transfer to Strasbourg from Spanish side Deportivo Alaves this summer, Joaquín Panichelli has taken Ligue 1 by storm. The 23-year-old center forward has been pivotal to coach Liam Rosenior’s youthful side and its strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salt and Brook go large as England beats New Zealand by 65 runs in the 2nd T20 international
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Phil Salt hit 85 from 56 balls and Harry Brook 78 from 35, sharing a 129-run partnership which propelled England to a 65 run win over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 international. Salt and Brook reached a century partnership from only 54 balls and provided the momentum as England ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comparing Shohei Ohtani’s Game 4 to the greatest feats in sports history
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Once Shohei Ohtani homered for the third time — shortly after wrapping up his six scoreless innings on the mound — the superlatives began in earnest. Best baseball performance of all time? Best sports performance, period? Pinnacle of overall human achievement? That last one is perhaps over the top, but the first two questions are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All about the logo: Schools adding corporate gridiron ads to level revenue-sharing playing field
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
The University of Texas broke tradition by adding corporate logos to its football field, a year after athletic director Chris Del Conte said he wasn’t considering it. The additions of Humann logos on the playing field was in large part due to the company’s longtime ties to the university, but the revenue generated certainly won’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Hurts proved he’s a top passer with spectacular performance to lead the Eagles over Vikings
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Jalen Hurts seems to play his best when the criticism is loudest and the Philadelphia Eagles need him most. Hurts delivered an almost flawless performance in a 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, completing 19 of 23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns with a perfect passer rating of 158.3. So much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Top 25 Extra Points: Keeping the Ramblin’ Wreck on track is Georgia Tech goal as top-10 newcomer
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Not since program standard bearer and stadium namesake Bobby Dodd was coach has Georgia Tech opened a season like this. The Yellow Jackets are 7-0, their best start since Dodd’s 1966 team reeled off nine straight wins. The Ramblin’ Wreck crashed into the top 10 in The Associated Press poll on Sunday for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graham Potter returns to Sweden as national team coach on World Cup quest after Premier League stint
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Graham Potter was hired as the coach of Sweden’s national team on an initial short-term deal on Monday, taking his first job in international soccer after working in the Premier League over the last six years. The 50-year-old Englishman will replace Jon Dahl Tomasson, who was fired last week after Sweden’s star-studded team lost three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shafique’s luck holds as Pakistan reaches 95-1 at lunch in second test against South Africa
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Opening batter Abdullah Shafique had three reprieves on yet another dry wicket as Pakistan reached 95-1 at lunch Monday in the second cricket test against South Africa. Shafique was dropped by Tristan Stubbs at third slip off Kagiso Rabada’s fourth ball, before he’d scored. Then Marco Jansen’s sharp delivery beat the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers open 2025-26 season at home against the Warriors
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors in the season opener. Los Angeles finished 50-32 overall, 36-16 in Western Conference play and 31-10 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers averaged 7.7 steals, 4.5 blocks and 13.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City hosts Houston to open season
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the season opener. Oklahoma City went 68-14 overall and 39-13 in Western Conference play last season. The Thunder averaged 26.9 assists per game on 44.6 made field goals last season. Houston finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
