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NBA and UK government collaborate to expand recreational basketball in England
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government and NBA have teamed up to expand recreational basketball in England through an investment of 10 million pounds ($13.7 million) ahead of the possible launch of an NBA-affiliated league in Europe. The funds will go toward building courts and providing more playing opportunities for women, girls, people with disabilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan sets aside handshake dispute with India and knocks UAE out of Asia Cup
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan set aside its handshake dispute with archrival rival India and thumped the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs to qualify for Super 4 of the Asia Cup on Wednesday. The Group A game was delayed by an hour before Pakistan proceeded when it claimed match referee Andy Pycroft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa GM Staios says Formenton won’t return to Senators after acquittal
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios says Alex Formenton won’t return to the team when the winger becomes eligible to return to the NHL. Formenton was one of five players acquitted in July of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in London, Ont., in 2018 when they were members of Canada’s world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada-Venezuela friendly in November may have to shift from Fort Lauderdale
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
Canada Soccer is waiting on answers after a cancellation notice was sent to ticket-holders for Canada’s scheduled Nov. 18 men’s friendly with Venezuela at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami’s home venue in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Canada Soccer says it was told by the Venezuelan Football Association and its match promoter that the game remains on and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Mahomes welcomes back Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals to Chiefs practice on his 30th birthday
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrated his 30th birthday Wednesday by welcoming Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals back to practice. The two wide receivers have hardly played after Worthy hurt his shoulder in a collision with Travis Kelce early in their season opener, and Royals was left dealing with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin hamstrung by its uncharacteristic struggles in establishing a rushing attack
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin made itself a Big Ten heavyweight with a smashmouth reputation as its bruising offensive line annually opened up holes for NFL-bound running backs. It hasn’t been that way lately. Wisconsin hasn’t ranked among the top 40 Bowl Subdivision teams in yards per carry or yards rushing per game each of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed captain Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$3,250,000. Backlund is entering the final year of a two-year, $9 million deal. The 36-year-old centre had 15 goals and 32 points in 76 games in 2024-25. Backlund ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Questions loom over all seven Canadian NHL teams as training camps begin
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
The start of a new NHL season brings renewed hope, with a healthy serving of anxiety over looming questions, to the league’s 32 teams. Here are some of the looming questions facing Canada’s seven teams as NHL camps open this week: EDMONTON OILERS The Oilers open training camp with one massive, looming question: when will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals place CB Garrett Williams and DL L.J. Collier on injured reserve in hit to team’s defense
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals placed defensive lineman L.J. Collier and cornerback Garrett Williams on injured reserve Wednesday, dealing a blow to a defense that’s played well over the first two games. Collier (knee) and Williams (knee) were both hurt during the team’s 27-22 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Coach Jonathan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Marchand didn’t expect to stay with the Panthers this season. Here’s why he could
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand did not expect to be back with the Florida Panthers this season. That’s not to say he didn’t want to remain with the Stanley Cup champions — he did — but rather that he didn’t think it was mathematically possible. There was only so much cap space available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks players already buying into new coach’s system: Rutherford
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford doesn’t want to talk about last season any more. Between personnel issues and injuries, underperforming stars and underwhelming performances on home ice, the 2024-25 campaign went from bad to worse, and ended with the Canucks missing the playoffs by six points. Now the club’s focus is firmly set on the future. ... Read More »
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