National Sports
Veteran Canadian lightweight Mandel Nallo looks to make mark in UFC at age of 36
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
Mandel Nallo has paid his mixed martial arts dues. Now the veteran Canadian lightweight looks to reap the rewards in the UFC. Nallo (14-3-0 with one no-contest) fought his way into the UFC on Sept. 2 with an impressive first-round knockout of Brazilian Samuel Silva on “Dana White’s Contender Series.” It was a victory years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres manager Mike Shildt announces retirement after 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!Italy-Israel qualifier expected to attract less people than nearby pro-Palestinian march
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
UDINE, Italy (AP) — Israel’s World Cup qualifying match against Italy will still be played in a strange climate on Tuesday despite a breakthrough ceasefire deal that has paused two years of war in Gaza. Security will be tight at the stadium in Udine and throughout the city. A pro-Palestinian march is scheduled to start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams WR Puka Nacua day to day after spraining ankle in win over Ravens
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
Puka Nacua is day to day because of an ankle injury the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver sustained in a 17-3 win at the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Nacua, who leads the NFL in catches and is second in receiving yards, was hurt early in the second quarter as he tried to make a play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Shildt has announced his retirement after two seasons as the manager of the San Diego Padres
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mike Shildt has announced his retirement after two seasons as the manager of the San Diego Padres. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Player of the Week: Texas Tech’s Cameron Dickey ran for 263 yards, 2 long TDs in win over Kansas
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 7 of the season: Cameron Dickey, Texas Tech Dickey ran 71 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and finished with 263 yards and two scores on 21 carries in a 42-17 win over Kansas. Dickey also ripped off a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers extended manager Hinch’s contract, say they have resources to sign Skubal to long-term deal
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris said he extended manager A.J. Hinch’s contract during the 2025 season and insisted ownership will provide the resources necessary to sign ace Tarik Skubal to a long-term deal. Harris and Hinch had a news conference Monday morning, wrapping up their season that ended last week with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India on brink of test series sweep despite Hope and Campbell hundreds for West Indies
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
NEW DELHI (AP) — India needs just 58 more runs to beat the West Indies in the second test and wrap up a series whitewash in New Delhi. India was 63-1 in its second innings at stumps on day four Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Lokesh Rahul was 25 not out and Sai Sudharsan on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for 1st time, ahead of Houston and reigning NCAA champion Florida
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for 1st time, ahead of Houston and reigning NCAA champion Florida. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tunisia closes its successful qualifying run for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over Namibia
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
With its spot in the 2026 World Cup already secured, Tunisia closed its African qualifying run with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Namibia on Monday. Ali Abdi converted a 28th-minute penalty kick and Hannibal Mejbri and Ferjani Sassi added second-half goals for the hosts. Tunisia won Group H with 28 points from 10 matches. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Thomas Jr.’s drops may force the Jaguars to restart their decades-long search for a No. 1 WR
By Canadian Press on October 13th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brian Thomas Jr. was supposed to be Jacksonville’s No. 1 receiver, a go-to guy who would help quarterback Trevor Lawrence reach another level. After six games, it’s reasonable to wonder if he’s doing more harm than good. Thomas added another drop to his disappointing season Sunday when he botched a third-down ... Read More »
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