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Haaland twice misses penalty for Norway against Israel but scores later
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Manchester City star Erling Haaland twice missed a penalty for Norway against Israel in World Cup qualifying on Saturday. Haaland’s first penalty was hit low and saved by Daniel Peretz. But Polish referee Szymon Marciniak ordered the kick to be retaken because the goalkeeper had moved off his line too soon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama’s Derek Meadows appears to be knocked out by violent hit in game against Missouri
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Alabama wide receiver Derek Meadows appeared to be knocked unconscious by a violent hit from Missouri safety Marvin Burks Jr. on Saturday, resulting in a scary situation in the first quarter of their Southeastern Conference game at Memorial Stadium. Meadows had leaped to catch a pass from Crimson Tide quarterback Ty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tadej Pogacar caps incredible season with record-equaling fifth Tour of Lombardy title
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Tadej Pogačar crossed the finish line first at the Tour of Lombardy and held up his open hand, each finger representing the record-equaling five times he was won the Italian classic. It capped an incredible season, which includes a fourth Tour de France title, with a successful defense of the world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres center Josh Norris to miss ‘significant amount of time’ with upper-body injury, coach says
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Buffalo Sabres top-line center Josh Norris is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, coach Lindy Ruff announced Saturday. Ruff said Norris will miss “a significant amount of time” when providing the update before Buffalo’s game at Boston, and two days after the center was injured in a 4-0 season-opening loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro-Palestinian protesters march to stadium ahead of World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters lit flares and waved flags as they marched to the stadium ahead of the World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel on Saturday. Public broadcaster NRK said around 1,000 protesters arrived from Oslo’s city center to Ullevaal Stadion, where they were reportedly planning to stay until the start of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson’s historic season for the champion Aces: MVP, scoring title, Finals MVP and much more
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
A’ja Wilson’s numbers in 2025 were like none other. Nobody in the history of the WNBA — or the NBA, for that matter — has put together a season like the one Wilson did for the Las Vegas Aces this year. She won the WNBA’s MVP award. Won the scoring title. Helped her team win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Kevin Gausman gets Game 1 start for Blue Jays in ALCS against Mariners
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
TORONTO — Right-hander Kevin Gausman will get the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against Seattle. The Blue Jays confirmed the news when they released their workout plans for the day at Rogers Centre. The team plans an evening batting practice as they prepare for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family affair: Vacherot stuns Djokovic and will face cousin Rinderknech in Shanghai Masters final
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
SHANGHAI (AP) — Two cousins will meet in the final of the Shanghai Masters after qualifier Valentin Vacherot stunned a hobbled Novak Djokovic and relative Arthur Rinderknech fought back to beat Daniil Medvedev on Saturday. The 204th-ranked Vacherot earned the biggest win of his career by downing Djokovic 6-3, 6-4. While Djokovic was aiming to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sciver-Brunt hits 117 as England reaches 253-9 vs. Sri Lanka at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a brilliant century to lead England to 253-9 in 50 overs after being sent in to bat by Sri Lanka in their Women’s Cricket World Cup match on Saturday. Sciver-Brunt’s 117 runs came in as many deliveries and was her 10th century in one-day internationals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gauff overcomes double faults to beat Paolini, Pegula edges Sabalenka in Wuhan semifinals
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
WUHAN, China (AP) — Coco Gauff had more struggles with her serve but overcame seven double faults to beat Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 and reach the Wuhan Open final on Saturday. Gauff will face Jessica Pegula in Sunday’s title match after her fellow American came from behind to oust top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champion South Africa faces spin test in Pakistan for 2-test series
By Canadian Press on October 11th, 2025
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — World champion South Africa faces a stern spin challenge in Pakistan without two of its key players when both teams kickstart their next World Test Championship campaigns on Sunday. Proteas regular captain Temba Bavuma will miss the two-test series because of strained calf. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is only available for ... Read More »
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