National Sports
Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll taking leave of absence for personal reasons
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has taken a leave of absence to attend to a personal family matter, the club announced Tuesday. The Leafs didn’t provide any further details — including a timeline for his return — and asked for privacy. The 27-year-old split the crease in Toronto last season with Anthony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a surprise to Rugby Canada chief executive officer Nathan Bombrys. Canada’s performance at the tournament has sparked such headlines as BBC’s “Fairytale Canada delivers seismic win over New Zealand,” CNN’s “Crowdfunded Canadian team stuns reigning champion New Zealand to reach Women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis great Nikola Pilić, mentor to Novak Djokovic, dies at 86
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian tennis great Nikola Pilić, the first captain to lead three countries to Davis Cup glory and who trained Novak Djokovic in his academy, has died. He was 86. The Croatian Tennis Association said Pilić died on Monday. Pilić was a French Open singles runner-up in 1973 and the catalyst for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nadal alerts about fake videos of him offering financial advice
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal is warning about fake online videos of him offering financial advice, and the risks of artificial intelligence. The retired tennis great said on Tuesday he has never endorsed any of the online videos or their messages. “I want to share this message of caution — something unusual for my social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chevalier blunder raises more doubts about whether PSG should have sold Donnarumma
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — While Gianluigi Donnarumma received the best men’s goalkeeper award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday night, Lucas Chevalier simultaneously endured a torrid time as Paris Saint-Germain lost at Marseille 1-0. Chevalier failed to deal with a cross from the right and was easily beaten in the air as Nayef Aguerd scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Dickie’ Bird, charismatic former cricket umpire, dies at age 92
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic former cricket umpire from England who officiated in 66 test matches and three World Cup finals, has died. He was 92. Bird’s death was announced on Tuesday by English club Yorkshire, his home county where he was made president in 2014. Yorkshire said he died “peacefully” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Leila Beaudoin to challenge world champion Alycia (The Bomb) Baumgardner
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
Canadian Leila Beaudoin will face undisputed world super-featherweight champion Alycia (The Bomb) Baumgardner in the co-main event of the Jake Paul-Gervonta (Tank) Davis boxing card in Miami on Nov. 14. The women’s bout at Kaseya Center will be contested over 12 three-minute rounds (instead of the more conventional two-minute women’s rounds). Baumgardner (16-1-0 with seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA’s Tempo add to ownership group, two regular-season games in Montreal
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Even before Toronto was awarded an WNBA franchise, Geoff Molson wanted to get into the business of women’s basketball. The co-owner of the Montreal Canadiens and Larry Tanenbaum, co-owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, had discussed the possibility of bringing the WNBA to Canada years ago. When Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Group had its bid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Croke Park’s rich history includes Bloody Sunday, Muhammad Ali bout and Queen’s visit
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
Croke Park will be the setting for Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. “Croker” is more than just a national stadium. It’s the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association, which is deeply rooted in Irish culture and history. The 82,300-capacity Dublin stadium — Páirc an Chrócaigh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Week 3 NFL chaos: Blocked kicks, walk-off field goals, and a 336-pound hero
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
Special teams are sure kicking up a fuss in the young 2025 NFL season. There were four big blocked field goal attempts in Week 3 to go with four walk-off field goals, including one that sent the Broncos to their second straight loss despite Denver having never trailed in the fourth quarter of either game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers host the Twins to begin 3-game series
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
Minnesota Twins (67-89, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (79-77, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Zebby Matthews (4-6, 5.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Rangers: Patrick Corbin (7-10, 4.33 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 124 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins to ... Read More »
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