National Sports
‘Most real I’ve ever felt’: Fan who caught Springer’s home run ball savours moment
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
TORONTO — Michael Angeletti says he knew he would catch George Springer’s home run ball before it actually happened. The Toronto native was sitting in the front row out in left field at Rogers Centre — wearing a Springer jersey —during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. The game was a do-or-die matchup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toews starting to feel comfortable playing with Jets
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
CALGARY — Jonathan Toews’ first NHL goal in more than 2 1/2 years was a pivotal one on Monday night. Toews’ power play marker at 2:41 of the third period came off a deflection of a Neal Pionk point shot to tie the game 1-1. Mark Scheifele notched the game-winner at 15:06 as the Jets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer Dinger: Blue Jays come back for 4-3 win over Mariners to reach World Series
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
TORONTO — Comeback wins were a big reason why the Toronto Blue Jays reached the American League Championship Series. George Springer topped them all with a come-from-behind moment that will go down as one of the biggest homers in franchise history. Springer hit a go-ahead three-run shot in the seventh inning and closer Jeff Hoffman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks host the Raptors in season opener
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks host the Toronto Raptors for the season opener. Atlanta went 40-42 overall and 30-22 in Eastern Conference play last season. The Hawks averaged 118.2 points per game last season, 18.0 from the free-throw line and 40.5 from 3-point range. Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix opens season at home against Sacramento
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns host the Sacramento Kings in the season opener. Phoenix finished 36-46 overall and 9-7 in Pacific Division play a season ago. The Suns averaged 27.8 assists per game on 41.2 made field goals last season. Sacramento went 40-42 overall and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks host the Spurs in season opener
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs in the season opener. Dallas finished 39-43 overall, 8-8 in Southwest Division action and 22-18 at home last season. The Mavericks averaged 114.2 points per game last season, 51.0 in the paint, 16.9 off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis starts 2025-26 season at home against New Orleans
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener. Memphis finished 48-34 overall, 27-24 in Western Conference action and 26-15 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Grizzlies averaged 121.7 points per game while shooting 47.9% from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah hosts Los Angeles in season opener
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz open the season at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. Utah went 17-65 overall, 8-44 in Western Conference action and 10-31 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Jazz averaged 111.9 points per game last season, 17.3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks begin 2025-26 season at home against the Wizards
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks open the season at home against the Washington Wizards. Milwaukee finished 48-34 overall and 31-21 in Eastern Conference games a season ago. The Bucks averaged 115.5 points per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 38.7% from deep last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics start 2025-26 season at home against the 76ers
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics begin the season at home against the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston went 61-21 overall, 39-13 in Eastern Conference action and 28-13 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Celtics averaged 15.6 points off of turnovers, 14.2 second-chance points and 30.4 bench ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets begin 2025-26 season at home against the Nets
By Canadian Press on October 21st, 2025
Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte Hornets host the Brooklyn Nets for the season opener. Charlotte finished 19-63 overall and 10-42 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Hornets averaged 7.4 steals, 4.5 blocks and 14.9 turnovers per game last season. Brooklyn went 26-56 ... Read More »
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