National Sports
Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker returns from IL as DH against Cardinals for postseason warmup
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The playoff-bound Chicago Cubs reinstated slugger Kyle Tucker from the injured list on Friday and placed him in their lineup batting fourth as the designated hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals for the opener of their final regular-season series. Tucker has been out since Sept. 2 with an injured left calf, then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goaltender Reimer returns to Toronto, signs professional tryout with Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
TORONTO — Goaltender James Reimer is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing with the NHL club on a professional tryout. Reimer’s tryout comes after Joseph Woll took an indefinite leave of absence from the Leafs earlier this week for personal reasons. The 37-year-old Reimer, from Morweena, Man., is entering his 16th NHL season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll as Miami looks to climb the MLS standings
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
TORONTO — Lionel Messi arrives in Toronto on a roll, continuing his assault on the Major League Soccer record book. The 38-year-old Inter Miami captain had two goals and an assist in a 3-2 victory over visiting D.C. United last Saturday and the same haul in Wednesday’s 4-0 win at New York City FC. Thanks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers had CTE, medical examiner confirms
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The former high school football player who killed four people inside a Manhattan office tower that houses the headquarters of the NFL, and who blamed the league for hiding the dangers of brain injuries, was suffering from the degenerative brain disease CTE, New York’s medical examiner said Friday. Shane Tamura, 27, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GM Bobby Webster preaches patience ahead of Toronto Raptors season
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
TORONTO — General manager Bobby Webster has a wait-and-see approach to the Toronto Raptors this season. Webster spoke with media this afternoon for the first time since replacing former president Masai Ujiri as the Raptors’ head of basketball operations. Toronto finished third in the Atlantic Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 30-52 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 25 BYU finding success behind improved running attack
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU built its football reputation on high-flying passing offenses. Now the Cougars are finding success with a potent running attack. No. 25 BYU (3-0) enters its Big 12 opener against Colorado (2-2, 0-1) on Saturday leading the conference with 265.6 rushing yards per game and 6.48 yards per carry. BYU ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on the wrong end of another Ryder Cup blowout loss as US falls behind
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — By himself, Scottie Scheffler is winning more often than anyone in golf. In Ryder Cup foursomes matches, he keeps on losing — and losing badly. Scheffler and Russell Henley were defeated 5 and 3 by Europe’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Åberg on Friday, the top-ranked Scheffler’s third blowout loss in three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona gets off to its best start in a decade by pushing the limits
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brent Brennan, decked out in a full race suit and helmet, angles his body through the window and slides into the NASCAR cockpit. A track official helps the Arizona football coach with the safety harnesses and head restraint, attaches the steering wheel and shows him how to fire the engine. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilks refutes Mayfield’s comment that the ex-Panthers interim coach was to blame for his release
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Steve Wilks jabbed back at Baker Mayfield a few days after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said a win over the New York Jets was a bit “personal.” Mayfield was asked after the Buccaneers’ 29-27 victory Sunday at Tampa Bay how big it was to give coach Todd Bowles a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL to play 3 regular-season games over 5 years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026. The league announced the multiyear commitment Friday as part of its ongoing plan to take international games to new cities around the world. The NFL already has played twice in Brazil — Green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready for the O’Griddy? Justin Jefferson wants to put on a show in Ireland
By Canadian Press on September 26th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Justin Jefferson has something special planned for Dublin when the Vikings face the Steelers at Croke Park. It’s the first time Ireland is hosting a regular-season NFL game, so the Minnesota wide receiver wants to make it memorable with a new twist to his touchdown dance. “We’ve got a little addition to ... Read More »
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