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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!Double plays and errors send Mariners to first Game 7 still seeking their World Series debut
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — One win from their first World Series, the Seattle Mariners never got off the ground Sunday night. Seattle bounced into inning-ending double plays in three straight turns at bat and made a season-high three errors in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that forced the American League Championship Series to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Double-play grounders, errors leave Mariners headed for first Game 7, World Series still awaits
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — One win from their first World Series, the Seattle Mariners never got off the ground Sunday night. Seattle grounded into inning-ending double plays in three straight turns at bat and made a season-high three errors in a in a 6-2 loss that forced the American League Championship Series to Game 7. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maharaj returns for South Africa. Pakistan wins toss and elects to bat in 2nd cricket test
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan won the toss Monday and elected to bat in the second cricket test against a South Africa lineup bolstered by the return of left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj. Pakistan leads the two-match series after a 93-run win on a spin-friendly wicket in the first test at Lahore last week. Maharaj was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from the U20 World Cup soccer final in Chile
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, highlights images from the U20 World Cup in Chile, where Morocco beat Argentina to win its first title. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Going the Distance: Blue Jays force Game 7 with 6-2 victory over the Mariners
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Timely hitting. Quality pitching. Stellar defence. The Toronto Blue Jays focused on the basics Sunday and it paid off with a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 that has both teams one win away from the World Series. Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and starter Trey Yesavage went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons’ embarrassing blunder helps 49ers seal 20-10 victory
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — On the biggest defensive play of the game, the Atlanta Falcons had a key piece missing: an 11th man on the field. The San Francisco 49ers took advantage of that blunder to convert a key third down that set up the touchdown that helped seal a 20-10 victory over Atlanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bieber to start Game 7 of ALCS for Blue Jays after joining team at trade deadline
By Canadian Press on October 19th, 2025
TORONTO — This is exactly why the Blue Jays brought Shane Bieber to Toronto. Bieber will get the start in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday in the biggest game in Blue Jays history since they won the World Series in 1993. Bieber was traded to Toronto ... Read More »
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