National Sports
The Milan-Cortina Olympic Opening Ceremony will spread across regions, like the Games themselves
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Not only will the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games be the most spread-out in history, so will the Feb. 6 opening ceremony, organizers said Thursday. The Parade of Nations will feature athletes led by the national flagbearers not only in Milan’sSan Siro Stadium, which will be packed with 60,000 spectators, but also, for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Auger-Aliassime fights to win over Dzumhur at European Open
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
BRUSSELS — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime moved on to the quarterfinals of the European Open tennis tournament with a 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5) win over Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday. Auger-Aliassime, seeded second in Brussels, out-aced Dzumhur 22-0 and had 14 break-point chances in the match. But Dzumhur defended 13 break chances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Europa League game at Aston Villa for security reasons
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans won’t be allowed to attend a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, the English club said Thursday. Villa said in a statement that its local police force advised “they have public safety concerns outside the stadium bowl and the ability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons visit the injury-riddled 49ers in search of a third straight win
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Atlanta (3-2) at San Francisco (4-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC. BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 2. Against the spread: Falcons 3-2; 49ers 3-3. Series record: 49ers lead 48-33-1. Last week: Falcons beat Bills 24-14; 49ers lost to Buccaneers 30-19. Last meeting: Falcons beat 49es 28-14 at Atlanta, Oct. 16, 2022. Falcons offense: overall (2), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kentucky’s Dominika Paurova faces another setback with ACL tear
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Dominika Paurova tore an anterior cruciate ligament and is out indefinitely, the team announced Thursday. Paurova is a redshirt sophomore who has played for the Czech Republic’s senior national team. She played her freshman season at Oregon State in 2023-24 and averaged 5.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from Week 3 of soccer’s U20 World Cup in Chile
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, highlights some of the most compelling images of the U20 World Cup soccer tournament in Chile. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Daniels wants a win over Cowboys he can call his own as Commanders try to bounce back
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Washington (3-3) at Dallas (2-3-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM line: Commanders by 2. Against the spread: Commanders 3-3; Cowboys 3-3. Series record: Cowboys lead 79-49-2. Last meeting: Commanders beat Cowboys 23-19 in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2025. Last week: Commanders lost to Bears 25-24; Cowboys lost to Panthers 30-27. Commanders offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SCORE vs. SAFE: Two competing bills in Congress seek to protect college sports and its athletes
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Efforts to reform college sports remain uncertain as falls arrives, with the two most-thorough attempts each struggling to find enough backing in Congress due to their different priorities. The SCORE Act, introduced in July with a hint of bipartisanship, would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption — targeted to shield the nation’s largest overseer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams and Jaguars meet in London’s Wembley Stadium with a 5th win at stake
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Los Angeles Rams (4-2) vs Jacksonville (4-2) in London Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 3. Against the spread: Rams 4-2, Jaguars 4-2. Series record: Rams lead 5-1. Last meeting: Rams beat Jaguars 37-7 on Dec. 5, 2021, in Los Angeles. Last week: Rams beat Baltimore 17-3; Jaguars lost to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers going for 3 wins in a row for the first time with Bryce Young as QB when they face 0-6 Jets
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Young’s arrival in Carolina came with huge expectations. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, hoped by the Panthers to be the quarterback to help lead the franchise back to respectability, the playoffs and perhaps someday much more. Well, small steps first. The Panthers (3-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Blacks’ first major rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years confirmed for 2026
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — New Zealand’s first traditional rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years was confirmed for 2026 on Thursday including a fourth test at a neutral venue. Next August and September, the All Blacks will play the world champion Springboks in tests at Ellis Park, Cape Town Stadium, and return ... Read More »
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