National Sports
No. 17 Vanderbilt looks to bounce back against 10th-ranked LSU after Alabama loss
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The 17th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores aren’t happy with themselves, feeling they let a big opportunity get away in their first loss this season. An open date let them stew even longer. “That Alabama loss made us even hungrier,” Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander said. “We knew that we didn’t play up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers’ pursuit of reaching NBA Finals for first time since 2018
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers Last season: 64-18, lost to Indiana in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Kenny Atkinson (2nd season with Cavaliers, 6th season overall, 182-208). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at New York Knicks. DEPARTURES: G Javonte Green, G Ty Jerome, F Chuma Okeke, F Isaac Okoro ADDITIONS: G Lonzo Ball, C Thomas Bryant, F Larry Nance Jr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green back together, Warriors aim for another title
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Golden State Warriors Last season: 48-34, lost to Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals. COACH: Steve Kerr (12th season, 567-308). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 at Lakers. DEPARTURES: C Kevon Looney. ADDITIONS: C Al Horford, G Seth Curry, G De’Anthony Melton, F Will Richard. BetMGM championship odds: 28-1. What to expect The Warriors are determined to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baylor-TCU could be a passing showdown with national leaders Robertson and Hoover on same field
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU coach Sonny Dykes is very familiar with the nation’s top two FBS passers. One of them is the quarterback for his team, and the other graduated from the same high school as the coach and is the son of one of his former baseball opponents. Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Bulls appear to be in familiar spot with no major additions during quiet offseason
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Chicago Bulls Last season: 39-42, lost to Miami in the first round of the play-in tournament. COACH: Billy Donovan (sixth season with Bulls, 11th season overall, 438-362). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Detroit. DEPARTURES: G Lonzo Ball. ADDITIONS: G/F Isaac Okoro, F Noa Essengue. BetMGM championship odds: 500-1. What to expect The Bulls went 39-42 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers add Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, and Brook Lopez in bid to overcome playoff woes
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers Last season: 50-32, lost to Denver in first round of playoffs. COACH: Tyronn Lue (7th season, 234-166). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Utah. DEPARTURES: G Norman Powell, G Amir Coffey, G Ben Simmons, G Patty Mills, C Drew Eubanks. ADDITIONS: G Bradley Beal, G Chris Paul, F John Collins, C Brook Lopez, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Wembanyama’s return along with several new additions fueling Spurs postseason hopes
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
San Antonio Spurs Last season: 34-48, 13th in Western Conference. COACH: Mitch Johnson (1st season, 32-45, interim coach for Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Dallas. DEPARTURES: PG Chris Paul, C Charles Bassey, G Malaki Branham, F Sandro Mamukelashvili, G Blake Wesley. ADDITIONS: G Dylan Harper, C Luke Kornet, C ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs open Cooper Flagg era waiting to see when Kyrie Irving will join No. 1 pick and Anthony Davis
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Dallas Mavericks LAST SEASON: 39-43, lost in West play-in tournament to Memphis with No. 8 seed at stake. COACH: Jason Kidd (5th season with Mavericks, 179-149; 10th season overall, 362-339). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: G Spencer Dinwiddie, F Olivier-Maxence Prosper. ADDITIONS: F Cooper Flagg, G D’Angelo Russell. BetMGM championship odds: 40-1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks get younger as they try to maximize Antetokounmpo’s playmaking ability
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks LAST SEASON: 49-33, lost to Indiana in first round of playoffs COACH: Doc Rivers (Third season with Bucks, 65-53; 27th season overall, 1,162-816) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Washington Wizards DEPARTURES: G Pat Connaughton, G Damian Lillard, C Brook Lopez ADDITIONS: G Cole Anthony, F Amir Coffey, G Gary Harris, C Myles Turner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks are shooting for a move up in Eastern Conference after adding Porzingis and Alexander-Walker
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Atlanta Hawks Last season: 40-42, lost to Miami in play-in tournament. COACH: Quin Snyder (4th season with Hawks, 86-99, 12th season overall, 458-363). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Toronto. DEPARTURES: G Kobe Bufkin, C Clint Capela, G Caris LeVert, G Terance Mann, G Garrison Matthews, F Larry Nance Jr., F Georges Niang, F David Roddy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LaMelo Ball, Hornets look to stay healthy, reach playoffs for first time in 10 seasons
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Charlotte Hornets Last season: 19-63. COACH: Charles Lee (2nd season with Hornets, 19-63 overall). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Brooklyn. DEPARTURES: C Mark Williams, G Josh Okogie, C Jusuf Nurkić, G Vasa Micic. G DaQuan Jeffries. ADDITIONS: G Collin Sexton, G Spencer Dinwiddle, G Pat Connaughton, C Mason Plumlee, G Kon Knueppel. BetMGM championship odds: ... Read More »
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