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After loss to Australia, Canada men face far different challenge against Colombia
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
After failing to break down a resolute five-man Australian defence in a 1-0 loss Friday to the 25th-ranked Socceroos, No. 26 Canada faces an altogether different challenge Tuesday when it takes on No. 13 Colombia. Brimming with individual talent, the Colombians have already booked their ticket to next year’s World Cup by finishing third in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan Toews reaches another milestone in his NHL comeback by recording 1st point since 2023
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Toews reached another milestone in his NHL comeback on Monday, recording his first point in nearly 2 1/2 years. Toews helped set up Nino Niederreiter’s power-play goal at the New York Islanders in the Winnipeg Jets’ third game of the season and picked up a secondary assist. Toews last got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in the Avalanche’s 3-1 victory over winless Sabres
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, and celebrated his second goal with a stick twirl and fist pump, in the Colorado Avalanche’s 3-1 victory over the winless Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Cale Makar had a goal and assist, Martin Necas set up both of MacKinnon’s goals and the Avalanche improved to 3-0-1. Scott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays OF Santander scratched from ALCS Game 2 lineup because of sore back, Lukes returns
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander was scratched from the lineup for Monday’s Game 2 of the AL Championship Series because of a sore lower back. Davis Schneider was set to replace Santander in left field. Second baseman Ernie Clement moved up to seventh in the order and Schneider was set to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunny Days? Blue Jays say Rogers Centre roof will be open for Game 2 against Mariners
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
TORONTO — In a change from Game 1, the Rogers Centre roof will be open for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday. The Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in the best-of-seven series opener on Sunday when the retractable roof was closed. Toronto posted a 25-11 mark (.694) this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Santander scratched from Blue Jays’ Game 2 lineup with back tightness
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
TORONTO — Switch-hitting slugger Anthony Santander is a late scratch from the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 2 of the American League Championship. Santander was originally going to hit seventh against the Seattle Mariners, even doing a pre-game news conference. He was pulled from Toronto’s batting order a little over two hours before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech QB Behren Morton `day-to-day’ as No. 7 Red Raiders prep for defending Big 12 champ
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is considered day-to-day for the seventh-ranked Red Raiders after coming out of a game for the third time this season, the second because of hurting his right leg while getting sacked. “That dude’s the toughest kid I’ve ever coached. His pain tolerance and just toughness and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs dominate Lions, prove they are still championship contenders
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — For the first five weeks of the season, everyone seemed to be asking what was wrong with the Kansas City Chiefs. Turned out the answer might have been nothing. Their first three losses? One came thousands of miles away in Brazil, another was a nip-and-tuck game with the defending Super ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle’s Kirby to face Toronto’s Bieber in Game 3 of ALCS with Mariners’ Woo close to return
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Mariners right-hander George Kirby is expected to start against Blue Jays righty and former AL Cy Young Award-winner Shane Bieber when the AL Championship Series shifts to Seattle for Game 3 on Wednesday. Kirby started Game 5 of the Division Series against Detroit last Friday. He struck out six and allowed one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Denny Hamlin’s emotional win at Las Vegas has him back in title contention
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Denny Hamlin has been NASCAR’s main character this season, from his lawsuit against NASCAR and his weekly, opinion-laden podcasts to the defining role he played in setting the final eight drivers in the playoff field. He could be the busiest driver in the Cup Series; he also welcomed the birth of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goal-line stand gets Rams on track in win over Ravens, but offense still has plenty to fix
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams got out of their own way long enough to beat the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, something that wasn’t guaranteed taking into account their inconsistent play over the previous three games. The Rams (4-2) kept pace in the NFC West and potentially have something to build on. “A lot that we can ... Read More »
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