October 29th, 2025

National Sports

Canadian slugger Josh Naylor helps Mariners put Blue Jays in big ALCS hole with home run back home

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — It was a tough start to the American League Championship Series for the Toronto Blue Jays. Canada’s team headed west for Game 3 in Seattle facing a daunting 2-0 deficit in the best-of-seven playoff. Part of the reason for Toronto’s big hole? A big Game 2 performance by a Canadian slugger, Mariners ... Read More »

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Pakistan wins toss and bowls in women’s cricket World Cup match against England

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bowl in the women’s cricket World Cup match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. England is second in the standings at the eight-nation tournament, having won all three games they have played, while Pakistan is last after losing ... Read More »

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Pakistan ends South Africa’s 10-match winning streak with 93-run victory in first test

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan ended world test cricket champion South Africa’s 10-match winning streak with a clinical 93-run victory in the first test on Wednesday. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali continued to prosper on turning home wickets with a rich match haul of 10-191 as the Proteas were bowled out for 183 after lunch on ... Read More »

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Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine: try walking backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few. But like any workout, hoofing it for your health may ... Read More »

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Bieber aims to get Toronto’s Comeback Kids a road win tonight in ALCS

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

SEATTLE — For more than a century statistics have been a staple of the game of baseball. Many of those key numbers currently don’t favour the Toronto Blue Jays as they aim to dig themselves out of a 2-0 hole in the American League Championship Series, starting tonight at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners, with 3-1 ... Read More »

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Carolina brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Anaheim

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes (3-0, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (2-1, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Anaheim Ducks. Anaheim had a 35-37-10 record overall and a 21-18-2 record in home games last ... Read More »

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Vegas takes on Boston after Eichel’s 2-goal performance

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Boston Bruins (3-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (2-0-2, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Boston Bruins after Jack Eichel scored two goals in the Golden Knights’ 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Vegas went 50-22-10 overall and 31-11-5 at ... Read More »

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Los Angeles faces Pittsburgh in a non-conference matchup

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (1-2-1, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings play the Pittsburgh Penguins in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles went 48-25-9 overall and 33-7-4 in home games a season ago. The Kings scored 249 total goals ... Read More »

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Flyers host the Jets after Couturier’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Winnipeg Jets (2-1, in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (1-1-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Winnipeg Jets after Sean Couturier’s two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Flyers’ 5-2 win. Philadelphia went 33-39-10 overall and 20-20-1 at home last season. The Flyers ... Read More »

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Avalanche visit the Blue Jackets after MacKinnon’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Colorado Avalanche (3-0-1, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Nathan MacKinnon’s two-goal game against the Buffalo Sabres in the Avalanche’s 3-1 win. Columbus went 40-33-9 overall and 26-10-5 at home last ... Read More »

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Islanders bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Oilers

By Canadian Press on October 15th, 2025

Edmonton Oilers (2-0-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (0-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Edmonton Oilers after losing three games in a row. New York went 35-35-12 overall and 19-17-5 in home games a season ago. The ... Read More »

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