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Canadiens score three first-period goals to spoil Red Wings’ season opener, 5-1
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Detroit’s season opener with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday night. Zachary Bolduc, Oliver Kapanen, Alexandre Carrier and Juraj Slafkovsky also scored for the Canadiens, who bounced back from a 5-2, season-opening loss at Toronto on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers advance to NLCS after Kerkering’s costly error in 11th inning beats Phillies
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of throwing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday to win their NL Division Series 3-1. Kerkering hung his head and put hands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers’ coach in 4-0 victory over Sabres
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots and Alex Lafreniere’s first-period goal stood up as the winner in the New York Rangers’ 4-0 victory over the Sabres in Buffalo’s season-opener Thursday night. Mike Sullivan earned his first win as Rangers coach, and the 480th of his career. Fired after 10 seasons in Pittsburgh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Marchand breaks 3rd-period tie to help the Panthers beat the Flyers, 2-1
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand broke a tie at 2:19 of the third period and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Thursday night to spoil Rick Tocchet’s Flyers coaching debut. Marchand fired a wrist shot from the left boards past goalie Dan Vladar and into the top right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Kerr back in Australia’s squad for first time since 2023
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr is back in Australia’s squad for the first time since 2023 for friendlies against England and Wales later this month. The star striker returned for Chelsea last month after an extended stint on the sidelines recovering from an ACL injury sustained in practice for the London-based club in January ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Dodgers advance to National League Championship Series with 2-1, 11-inning win over Philadelphia Phillies
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers advance to National League Championship Series with 2-1, 11-inning win over Philadelphia Phillies. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for Saturday’s game against Texas
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer’s status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners’ game Saturday against Texas. Mateer injured his right hand during a 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. The change from questionable was listed Thursday on the Southeastern Conference availability report. Mateer led the sixth-ranked Sooners (5-0, 1-0) to wins over Michigan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brock Purdy remains out and Mac Jones is limited for the 49ers
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers went through another day of preparation for their game against Tampa Bay without either of their top two quarterbacks healthy enough to throw the ball in practice. Starter Brock Purdy remains sidelined by a toe injury and is expected to miss his fourth game this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NBA player Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested for alleged DUI
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel, state police said. California Highway Patrol officers responded at about 10:40 p.m. to an unrelated car crash involving multiple vehicles on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB announces Blue Jays broadcast schedule for first two games of ALCS
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open the American League Championship Series with a Sunday night matchup at Rogers Centre. MLB announced the broadcast schedule for the first two games of the next round on Thursday, a day after Toronto eliminated the New York Yankees to advance. Game 1 is set for 8:03 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bard-ball: Brewers manager Pat Murphy references Shakespeare ahead of playoff game
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The MLB playoffs took a Shakespearean turn on Thursday, courtesy of Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy. With Freddy Peralta going to the mound for Milwaukee for Game 4 of its NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Murphy was asked if the All-Star right-hander had been overlooked when it comes to baseball’s ... Read More »
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