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Canadians set aside contempt for tariffs and Trump rhetoric for the love of the Toronto Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — On this perfectly crisp and sunny October day, Canadian Grant Murray was eager to drive down to Seattle for a once-in-a-lifetime Major League Baseball playoff game featuring his beloved Toronto Blue Jays. But he really didn’t want to be here in the United States, and the 62-year-old lawyer from Vancouver, B.C., was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Camden’s mound to Wembley’s pitch, the Rams end a unique week against the Jaguars overseas
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Matthew Stafford is going from the mound to the pitch. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback and teammates took turns throwing off the rubber at Camden Yards this week. Stafford had safety Quentin Lake squatting behind home plate when he harkened to his high school days with a windup. He didn’t light up the radar gun, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A season that started with promise has turned uncertain for Elks quarterback Tre Ford
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
EDMONTON — Coming out of training camp in early June, Tre Ford was the Edmonton Elks starting quarterback, the man expected to be their leader for years to come. On July 13, he was replaced by Cody Fajardo in the fourth quarter of the Elks 32-14 loss to the B.C. Lions. The 27-year-old Ford, signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former WWE boss Vince McMahon allowed to enter pretrial program in reckless driving case
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been allowed to enter a pretrial program to resolve a reckless driving charge stemming from an accident this summer in Connecticut. A state Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that McMahon could enter the program if he made a $1,000 charitable contribution and only drove if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resurgent Giants led by rookies Dart and Skattebo face big test in Denver’s dominant defense
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
New York Giants (2-4) at Denver (4-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 7. Against the spread: Giants 3-3, Broncos 2-3-1. Series record: Tied 7-7. Last meeting: Broncos defeated Giants 27-13 on Sept. 12, 2021, at MetLife Stadium. Last week: Giants beat Eagles 34-17, Broncos beat Jets 13-11. Giants offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose Sharks claim defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Washington Capitals
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Washington Capitals on Thursday. The 22-year-old Iorio has appeared in nine career NHL games with the Capitals during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns, logging one assist with a plus-1 rating. He spent most of the past three seasons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills coach McDermott shows resolve and leans on past success as Buffalo enters bye on 2-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If the sky is falling in Buffalo, Bills coach Sean McDermott showed no sign of ducking for cover by instead presenting a calm, resolute front following two straight losses, and amid growing concerns over a porous defense and misfiring offense. This is hardly the first time McDermott has been in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford signs contract extension through June 2029
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club through the 2028-29 season. The 31-year-old England international has made 326 appearances for the Toffees since moving to Merseyside from Sunderland in 2017. Everton has struggled in recent seasons but is eighth in the standings ahead of Saturday’s game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniels and the Commanders want out of a rut in visit to Dallas as Cowboys try to stay positive
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jayden Daniels is a bit terse these days with his Washington Commanders in a win-lose-win-lose rut, and Dallas owner Jerry Jones is as optimistic as ever despite the Cowboys so far squandering MVP-type play from Dak Prescott. The NFC East rivals are at an early-season crossroads as the Commanders visit the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With 3 straight wins, Bears looks to keep rolling against struggling Saints
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
New Orleans (1-5) at Chicago (3-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Bears by 5. Against the spread: Saints 2-4, Bears 3-2. Series record: Saints lead 19-15. Last week: Saints lost to Patriots 25-19; Bears beat Commanders 25-24. Last meeting: Saints beat Bears 24-17 at New Orleans on Nov. 5, 2023. Saints offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Judge doesn’t need surgery, but Volpe and Rodón had operations and could be out until May
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees star Aaron Judge won’t need surgery on his elbow but shortstop Anthony Volpe and left-hander Carlos Rodón had operations this week and could be sidelined until May. Judge’s throwing was limited after the two-time AL MVP hurt the flexor tendon in his right elbow in July. Manager Aaron Boone said ... Read More »
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