October 9th, 2025

National Sports

NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The NFL said Tuesday it has fined Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium that the Dallas owner said was “inadvertent” and intended for fans of the Cowboys, not the New York Jets. The incident came late in Dallas’ 37-22 victory on Sunday. Jones said on ... Read More »

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Tigers-Mariners ALDS Game 3 delayed by rain

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Game 3 of the AL Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers has been delayed by rain. Detroit was set to host Seattle with a late-afternoon start Tuesday, but the infield was covered within an hour of the scheduled first pitch. Forecasts called for steady rain through the early evening ... Read More »

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QB John Mateer could miss No. 6 Oklahoma’s rivalry game vs. Texas with injury

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer might not be healthy in time for Saturday’s rivalry game against Texas in Dallas. Mateer suffered an injury to his right hand — his throwing hand — during Oklahoma’s 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. He played three quarters with the injury and scored the go-ahead ... Read More »

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Michigan’s Bryce Underwood one of many Big Ten quarterbacks starting in 1st or 2nd year of college

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Bryce Underwood took a shotgun snap, dropped back, stood tall and delivered a 33-yard pass to Donaven McCulley up the sideline with perfect placement to show a flash of his talent in a win over Wisconsin. Three snaps later, Michigan’s quarterback looked like the freshman he is. Underwood rolled left ... Read More »

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Deion Sanders will undergo a procedure related to blood clots, plans to coach Colorado this weekend

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders will undergo a procedure later Tuesday that’s related to his blood clots, with the hope of being back at practice the next day and on the sideline this weekend against Iowa State. The surgery is called an aspiration thrombectomy, which involves the left popliteal — located behind ... Read More »

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Salvai scores twice as Juventus beats Benfica in Women’s Champions League opener

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

Juventus defender Cecilia Salvai marked the 10th anniversary of her debut in the Women’s Champions League with her first two goals in the competition as her team came from behind to beat Benfica 2-1 on Tuesday in the first match of the new-look tournament. Salvai scored the winner four minutes from time to add to ... Read More »

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US Ryder Cup a mess that not even another task force could fix

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

The best news out of the American camp since losing the Ryder Cup again to the Europeans is that no one has suggested another task force. The path forward is no less muddled than it was leaving Scotland in 2014. An Indiana club pro — Ted Bishop, the PGA of America president — decided that ... Read More »

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Aces take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Mercury

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (27-17, 13-11 Western Conference) Phoenix; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT WNBA FINALS: Aces lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces visit the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Aces won the last matchup 91-78 on Oct. ... Read More »

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Oklahoma to add padding to brick wall around field after injury to receiver Keontez Lewis

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma plans to add padding to the brick wall around Owen Field that receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into over the weekend. Most of the wall that surrounds nearly the entire field is not padded, and it is relatively close to the boundaries. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said the specifics aren’t ... Read More »

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‘He’s a hugger’: NHL players talk pre-game hallway rituals

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

Matthew Knies remembers the elevator doors sliding open. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger and now-former teammate Mitch Marner made room for a small group of fans as they all headed down to the hotel lobby. A youngster walked up to Knies and, without uttering a word, latched onto the big forward. “The dad’s like, ‘Oh, ... Read More »

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Bengals acquire Joe Flacco from the Browns in a trade that also involves draft picks

By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Flacco is staying in Ohio but heading to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals acquired the veteran quarterback from the Cleveland Browns along with a 2026 sixth-round draft pick on Tuesday for a fifth-round pick next season. The 40-year-old Flacco gives Cincinnati another option. Jake Browning has struggled since replacing Joe Burrow, ... Read More »

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