September 18th, 2025

National Sports

Jordan Peele’s ‘Him’ delves into Faustian bargains. What are you willing to sacrifice?

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since it first premiered in 1926, F.W. Murnau’s “Faust” has been lauded as one of the greatest silent films ever made. And in the century that’s followed, striking a deal with the devil has been one of cinema’s most enduring tropes. “Him,” the Jordan Peele-produced horror film reaching theaters Friday, is ... Read More »

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Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday. The 37-year-old left-hander who got his 3,000th strikeout in July will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. The 11-time All-Star ... Read More »

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Seahawks looking to build on 1st victory of Sam Darnold era; Saints still looking for a win

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

New Orleans (0-2) at Seattle (1-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Saints 0-2; Seahawks 1-1 Series record: Saints lead 10-8. Last meeting: Saints beat Seahawks 39-32 on Oct. 9, 2022, in New Orleans. Last week: Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17; Saints lost to the 49ers ... Read More »

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Clayton Kershaw to retire after 2025 season, Dodgers announce

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire following the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday. The 37-year-old left-hander who got his 3,000th strikeout in July will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. The 11-time All-Star and 2014 ... Read More »

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Surging Guardians complete sweep with 3-1 win over slumping Tigers in Tarik Skubal’s return

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Jose Ramirez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning after Tarik Skubal was replaced and the surging Cleveland Guardians swept the slumping Detroit Tigers with a 3-1 win on Thursday. Cleveland has won seven straight to close within 3 1/2 games of the AL Central-leading Tigers with a little more ... Read More »

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No. 6 Ducks and Beavers meet Saturday before long-running rivalry takes a hiatus

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

After Saturday’s game between Oregon and Oregon State, a storied rivalry that dates back more than a century will go on hiatus. But perhaps not for long. The Beavers will visit the No. 6 Ducks at Autzen Stadium in the 129th meeting between the two former Pac-12 rivals. The only time the series has been ... Read More »

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Jonah Tong bounces back as Mets take series from Padres with 6-1 victory in finale

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonah Tong threw five encouraging innings and earned the win Thursday afternoon for the New York Mets, who lengthened their lead in the race for the final National League playoff spot with a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Pete Alonso homered for the fourth straight game, Brandon Nimmo also ... Read More »

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Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire after the 2025 season

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire after the 2025 season. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Montreal Canadiens forward Laine arrives at camp healthy and confident

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

BROSSARD — Patrik Laine heard Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis say that we “might” see his best version this season. The Finnish winger prefers to drop the qualifier. “We will see the best version,” Laine said Thursday as the team began on-ice sessions at training camp. “There’s no question about that.” The reason for ... Read More »

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Chandler Simpson’s hot streak continues as Baz, Rays blank the Blue Jays

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chandler Simpson had his second straight three-hit game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Thursday to split their series. Toronto’s magic number to clinch a postseason spot remained at three. The AL East leaders have lost two straight following a six-game winning streak. Shane Baz (10-12) ... Read More »

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Ducks GM Verbeek says center Mason McTavish’s holdout as training camp begins is ‘disappointing’

By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Center Mason McTavish is not in training camp with the Anaheim Ducks amid a contract dispute, and general manager Pat Verbeek says it’s ”disappointing” to begin preparations for a new season without the key forward. The 22-year-old McTavish is a restricted free agent, but he has not been able to agree ... Read More »

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