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Maresca says his fisherman father has tougher workday than Chelsea castoffs Sterling and Disasi
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Enzo Maresca’s dad would take Raheem Sterling’s training hours any day of the week. The Chelsea manager cited his father’s grueling workdays as a fisherman to put into perspective the difficulties facing players Sterling and Axel Disasi, who have been isolated from the first team. “My father is 75 years old and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men expect physical challenge from Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup rugby test
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Canada is expecting a hard-nosed challenge from Tonga on Saturday when the two meet to decide third place at the Pacific Nations Cup in Sandy, Utah. “They will be very direct and very physical,” said Canada captain Mason Flesch. “It will be a bit of a challenge for the first half. And then once they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s under-pressure Amorim’s cheeky retort after meeting with Man United hierarchy
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Under-pressure Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim joked that he was offered a new contract by Jim Ratcliffe when the club’s co-owner held a meeting following the team’s latest disappointing start to a season. Ratcliffe, along with United CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox, visited the training ground on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Edmonton Elks in annual Hall of Fame game
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
HAMILTON — With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia, head coach Scott Milanovich says he won’t use Goveia’s memory as a rallying cry for his team. Goveia died last Friday of esophageal cancer. The 55-year-old native of Burlington, Ont., was hired as Ticats general manager Dec. 5, 2024. Plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyles wins his fourth 200-meter world title. Jefferson-Wooden completes a sprint sweep
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Noah Lyles pulled ahead of Kenny Bednarek heading into the straightaway then held him off down the stretch to capture his fourth title in a much-awaited 200 meters at world championships Friday night. Lyles finished in 19.52 seconds for a .06-second margin over Bednarek, who led the final at the halfway point, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola raises doubt about Rodri fitness for Arsenal-Man City game and aims playful dig at Arteta
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Manchester City star Rodri still is not fully comfortable on his return from a serious knee injury and might not be risked against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday at the end of an intense week of games, Pep Guardiola said. Rodri, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, was out for eight months last season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clipped barrier no problem for Benjamin, who wins 400-meter hurdles at world championships
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — American Rai Benjamin was declared the winner of the 400-meter hurdles at world championships Friday night after officials overrode an initial disqualification for slightly dislodging a hurdle in the lane next to him when he knocked over his own. Benjamin was cruising to victory when he clipped the 10th and final hurdle. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maresca cites fisherman father’s workday when quizzed about Chelsea castoffs Sterling and Disasi
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Enzo Maresca’s dad would take Raheem Sterling’s training hours any day of the week. The Chelsea manager cited his father’s grueling workdays as a fisherman to put into perspective the difficulties facing players Sterling and Axel Disasi, who have been isolated from the first team. “My father is 75 years old and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool Women confirms investigation into alleged discriminatory remarks
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool says the Football Association has opened an investigation into alleged discriminatory comments made by a goalkeeper in its women’s team. Rafaela Borggrafe’s alleged remarks were overheard by Liverpool teammates and staff during a squad photo-shoot, Britain’s PA News agency reported Friday. When contacted by The Associated Press about the reports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After injury woes, Dach looks to seize opportunity on Canadiens’ second line
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
BROSSARD — Kirby Dach knows injuries have made the past two years a nightmare on the ice. The Montreal Canadiens centre still refuses to feel sorry for himself. “The league doesn’t stop to worry about me,” Dach said Thursday. “Why would I stop and worry about myself when I’ve got to get back to work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé’s Real Madrid hosts unbeaten Espanyol with La Liga lead at stake
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Few observers imagined that top spot in the Spanish league would be up for grabs when Espanyol visits Real Madrid on Saturday. But the undefeated Espanyol is in third place and just two points behind leader Madrid, which has won all four of its La Liga games. Barcelona is second, tied ... Read More »
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