National Sports
What’s in Burns’ backpack? Maybe the secret to Avalanche defenseman soon playing in 1,500th NHL game
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns carries a lot of weight on his shoulders these days. Not pressure-related or anything, just from his heavy, military-style backpack that’s crammed with all the necessities to keep the 40-year-old Colorado defenseman humming along. The precise contents remain a mystery, but whatever’s stuffed inside sure is working. Burns, who’s embarking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson is ‘ready to go’ against the Broncos in London
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
WATFORD, England (AP) — The New York Jets’ struggling defense will get a boost with the return of edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, who missed the last three games with an ankle injury. Jets coach Aaron Glenn pronounced Johnson “ready to go” against the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as New York ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sophie Devine scores 63 as New Zealand beats Bangladesh for first win at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Sophie Devine notched her third half century of the tournament as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 100 runs Friday for its first win at the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Devine, who scored 112 and 85 in losing causes against Australia and South Africa, scored 63 off 85 balls to help rescue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis player who said a kiss caused his positive methamphetamine test gets 4-year suspension
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A professional tennis player who said a kiss caused a positive methamphetamine drug test was suspended for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency on Friday. Goncalo Oliveira, who represents Venezuela, was provisionally suspended in January following a positive test in November 2024 while competing at the ATP Challenger event in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottish soccer club Rangers condemns fire damage to statue of storied former coach Walter Smith
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish soccer club Rangers on Friday condemned a fire attack on the statue of former coach Walter Smith outside its Ibrox stadium, calling the incident “shameful.” The statue of Smith, who died at the age of 73 in 2021, was unveiled last year. He led the team to 10 of its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from Week 2 of soccer’s U20 World Cup in Chile
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Photo highlights from Week 2 of soccer’s Under-20 World Cup in Chile. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ AP News sports: https://apnews.com/sports AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL is reviewing how concussion protocol was followed for Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
The NFL has initiated a review of the concussion protocol used in the evaluation of New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the second half of the team’s game against Philadelphia. The league announced Friday the review will be conducted jointly with the NFL Players Association. Cameras caught coach Brian Daboll poking his head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at James Johnson, head of Canadian Soccer Business and Canadian Premier League
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
A look at James Johnson, group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business: Job Description: Johnson heads up both Canadian Soccer Business and the Canadian Premier League. Personal: Born in England to an English father and Australian mother, Johnson was a baby when his family moved to Australia. Now 43, he is a father of three. Playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Soccer Business looks to reset its identity while expanding the game
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
One hundred days into the job, Canadian Soccer Business boss James Johnson has released his vision for the future. Titled “One Identity. One Story. One Collective, Fuelling Canadian Soccer Together,” the 18-page document talks of everything from putting women’s soccer centre stage to growing CSB’s broadcast rights to include international soccer leagues featuring Canadians and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beards are back for the New York Islanders after old-school executive Lou Lamoriello’s departure
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — Images from the New York Islanders’ annual charity golf outing last month on social media went viral because something was very different about some of the familiar faces fans have seen for years. Many had beards on them. Facial hair is back in style on Long Island in the post-Lou ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senator’s letter to Big Ten presidents: Private equity ‘unlikely to align’ with academic goals
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., sent a letter to Big Ten presidents Friday, warning that a move into private equity could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools’ tax-exempt status. “The primary goal of these companies is to make money for the firm, which is unlikely to align with the academic goals of your university or ... Read More »
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