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Matt Rhule says he loves his job at Nebraska but doesn’t tamp down buzz about Penn State opening
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football. That said, he did nothing Monday to shut down speculation that he could be up for the Penn State job, which opened with Sunday’s firing of James Franklin. Rhule’s name surfaced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The latest idea to save the NBA All-Star Game: US vs. the World. And there’s no shortage of intrigue
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
Imagine this lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, all on the floor at the same time as teammates. MVPs. Scoring champions. NBA champions. Triple-double machines. Defensive wizards. International players, all together in one highly decorated, incredibly accomplished, flat-out-scary lineup the likes of which probably has not been seen too ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dorofeyev, Pinto, Bobrovsky named NHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
NEW YORK — Vegas Golden Knights right-wing Pavel Dorofeyev, Ottawa Senators centre Shane Pinto and Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Dorofeyev paced the NHL in both goals (five) and power-play goals (four) for the Golden Knights. He opened the season with his third career hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida picked to win SEC, Kentucky’s Oweh named Preseason Player of the Year
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The defending national champion Florida Gators have been chosen as the media’s pick to win the 2026 Southeastern Conference, and Kentucky senior guard Otega Oweh was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year. Voters in the preseason poll were a select panel of both SEC and national media members. Kentucky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres manager Mike Shildt announces retirement after just 2 seasons in charge
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
Mike Shildt is retiring after two seasons as the San Diego Padres’ manager. The Padres confirmed the 57-year-old Shildt’s decision Monday. In a letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shildt said he is retiring because “the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally.” Shildt went 183-141 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers include Myers rather than Mears on NLCS roster; Dodgers add Casparius to their bullpen
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee right-hander Nick Mears was left off the Brewers’ roster for their NL Championship Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making 63 relief appearances during the regular season. Milwaukee instead included right-hander Tobias Myers, who wasn’t on the Brewers’ roster for their NL Division Series with the Chicago Cubs. Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa beats Bangladesh in final-over thriller at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) — Nadine de Klerk completed a thrilling chase by South Africa to beat Bangladesh in the final over at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Monday. Needing eight runs off the last six balls, de Klerk smacked a four and a six to finish the chase with three deliveries remaining. She scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick has denied reports that he’s been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. “Some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that, it’s just categorically false,” Belichick said Monday during his first public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League to feature opening game for titleholder and streaming deal from 2027
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League titleholder will play a showcase opening home game as part of new commercial contracts for UEFA club competitions from the 2027-28 season that include a global streaming deal to drive annual revenue above 5 billion euros ($5.8 billion). It’s one innovation targeted in a six-year rights sales deal signed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers include Myers rather than Mears on NLDS roster; Dodgers add Casparius to their bullpen
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee right-hander Nick Mears was left off the Brewers’ roster for their NL Championship Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making 63 relief appearances during the regular season. Milwaukee instead included right-hander Tobias Myers, who wasn’t on the Brewers’ roster for their NL Division Series with the Chicago Cubs. Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina picked to repeat as SEC champions, Texas’ Madison Booker is Preseason Player of Year
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — South Carolina is predicted to repeat as Southeastern Conference women’s basketball champions in 2026 while Texas’ Madison Booker was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year. A panel of SEC and national media members did the voting. South Carolina, which beat Texas in last year’s SEC championship game, is grappling ... Read More »
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