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Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. Martin, best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, became unresponsive after being arrested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interim coach Mike McCoy gets full week to prepare coming off another Titans’ loss
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The one thing the Tennessee Titans have going for them in a miserable season is interim coach Mike McCoy at least has a bit more time after scrambling to prepare for a game. “This week will be a lot easier than last week,” McCoy said Monday. McCoy spent the start of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Behren Morton is still day to day for No. 14 Texas Tech after missing a game
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton remains day to day after missing a game for the first time this season with a knee injury, and defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard is out at least the rest of the regular season following ankle surgery, coach Joey McGuire said Monday. Morton didn’t play in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays say Game 7 ‘ticket management issues’ from Amazon outage being resolved
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say technical issues that had been hindering fans’ ability to access their tickets to Monday night’s Game 7 are being resolved. The team had advised ticket holders to the pivotal matchup against the Seattle Mariners to be aware of “ticket management issues.” It had said Ticketmaster was experiencing technical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers’ anthem singer feeling ‘optimistic’ after leukemia diagnosis
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers’ anthem singer who became a fan favourite for belting out O Canada in the stands with fans says he’s staying optimistic after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Robert Clark shared the news Sunday in a video posted online, saying he’ll be going through treatment beginning next month and hopes not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh collapses in last over to slip to stunning loss to Sri Lanka at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — Bangladesh lost four wickets off the final six balls in a stunning collapse as it slipped to a seven-run defeat to Sri Lanka at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Monday. With nine runs needed off six balls, Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu took three wickets in four balls as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Daniels’ injury isn’t serious but defensive woes threaten to derail the Commanders’ season
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Of all the bad things that the Washington Commanders did, or that happened to them, in their latest loss — and it’s a lengthy list — nothing was as worrisome as the sight of Jayden Daniels grabbing at his right hamstring as he limped off the field following a sack and fumble ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dave Campbell’s Texas Football high school rankings for Week 9
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
The Week 9 high school rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com, distributed by The Associated Press: CLASS 6A Rank School (Record) Week 8 Prv rank 1 Southlake Carroll (8-0) W: Justin Northwest, 57-7 1 2 Allen (7-0) W: Plano West, 56-7 2 3 Fort Bend Ridge Point (7-0) Idle 3 4 Lake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auburn QBs Jackson Arnold and Ashton Daniels will split practice reps before facing Arkansas
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
Auburn starting quarterback Jackson Arnold and backup Ashton Daniels will split repetitions in practice this week, coach Hugh Freeze said Monday. The Tigers (3-4, 0-4 Southeastern Conference) have scored a total of 54 points in four consecutive losses. So, Freeze is considering shaking things up at the all-important QB position heading into Saturday’s game at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport Center launches survey to receive feedback from coaches
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport launched a survey for coaches on Monday, seeking their input on abuse, misconduct and other issues in sports. The center is asking coaches who have been active in the United States over the past five years to answer the questions. The survey will be live through Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins not making coaching or starting QB changes right now, despite their 1-6 start
By Canadian Press on October 20th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins aren’t making head coaching or starting quarterback changes. For now. That could change if something about the on-field product does not improve, as the Dolphins fell to 1-6 after Sunday’s lopsided and disjointed loss to the Cleveland Browns — a game that was highlighted by another poor ... Read More »
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