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Residents prepared for a fight as golf course developer eyes Cape Breton park
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MABOU — Some in Cape Breton are angry and preparing to fight as a nearby golf course developer eyes the windswept beaches of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. Nadine Hunt was part of two previous campaigns to stop the Cabot golf company from expanding into the park on the west coast of Cape Breton Island. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US-based Scottish golfer Gemma Dryburgh is a stroke out of the lead at LPGA Malaysia
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Gemma Dryburgh’s first and only LPGA Tour victory came three years ago in Japan. On Thursday the 32-year-old Scottish player shot a 7-under 65 at the Maybank Classic to put herself in position for a second victory in Asia. Dryburgh’s seventh birdie of the day on the 18th hole at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage cricketer dies after training accident in Australia
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old cricketer has died after a training accident in suburban Melbourne. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being struck on the neck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday. He was batting in the nets — which are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando faces Charlotte on 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Orlando Magic (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Orlando aims to end its four-game losing streak with a win against Charlotte. Charlotte went 19-63 overall, 10-42 in Eastern Conference play and 12-29 at home during the 2024-25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes home win streak into matchup with New York
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
New York Knicks (2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (4-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts New York aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. Chicago finished 39-43 overall and 28-24 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Bulls averaged 29.1 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana takes on Atlanta, looks to end 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Atlanta Hawks (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (0-4, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana enters the matchup against Atlanta after losing four straight games. Indiana went 50-32 overall, 29-22 in Eastern Conference action and 29-12 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Pacers averaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets take on the Trail Blazers, look for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (3-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (3-2, fifth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Denver is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Nuggets take on Portland. Portland finished 36-46 overall, 6-10 in Northwest Division action and 22-19 at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles takes on Memphis for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers (3-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-2, seventh in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles faces Memphis for a Western Conference matchup. Memphis finished 48-34 overall and 27-24 in Western Conference play last season. The Grizzlies averaged 18.5 points off of turnovers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia faces Boston following overtime win
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Boston Celtics (2-3, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-0, second in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hosts the Boston Celtics following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 139-134 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Philadelphia finished 24-58 overall, 3-13 in Atlantic Division play and 12-29 at home a season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto faces Cleveland, aims to stop 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Toronto Raptors (1-4, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto enters the matchup with Cleveland after losing four in a row. Cleveland finished 64-18 overall and 41-11 in Eastern Conference games a season ago. The Cavaliers averaged 8.2 steals, 4.3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix faces Utah, looks to end 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Utah Jazz (2-2, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (1-4, 13th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix aims to break its four-game slide when the Suns take on Utah. Phoenix finished 36-46 overall and 22-30 in Western Conference action last season. The Suns averaged 7.2 steals, 4.8 ... Read More »
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