National Sports
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said there was a good chance the league in 2028 would celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Winter Classic in the place where the outdoor event first launched — Orchard Park, New York. “I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club’s wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced. Infielder Xander Bogaerts was also fined an undisclosed amount for his conduct during the interaction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders Jonathan Drouin suspended one game for cross-checking
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin has been suspended one game for cross-checking Pittsburgh’s Connor Dewar in the head late in Thursday’s game at PPG Paints Arena. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the ban Friday after holding a disciplinary hearing to review the play. The 30-year-old Drouin was given ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays rookie Yesavage’s splitter is his not-so-secret weapon. But why is it so good?
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
Trey Yesavage’s devastating splitter turned heads as he mowed down the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series and the Blue Jays’ rookie pitcher will likely be Toronto’s starter when it hosts Game 2 of the AL Championship Series on Monday. But why is his splitter so good? After all, many current Major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivory Coast and Senegal edge closer to 2026 World Cup after resounding qualifying victories
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ivory Coast and Senegal moved closer to qualifying for next year’s World Cup after resounding victories in the latest round of African qualifiers on Friday. Ivory Coast beat Seychelles 7-0 to remain top of Group F ahead of Gabon, which defeated Gambia 4-3 away thanks to four goals from captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian cyclist Guillaume Boivin signs contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
Veteran Canadian cyclist Guillaume Boivin has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Israel-Premier Tech team through 2026. “Guillaume Boivin is one of the originals, having joined us early on in 2016, and has signed on for his 11th year with the team which is an impressive feat,” Israel-Premier Tech GM Kjell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans kicker Joey Slye out with calf injury after making winning field goal last week
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will be without kicker Joey Slye when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday because of an injured right calf. Slye made the game-winning 29-yard field goal last week, lifting the Titans to their first victory of the season 22-21 over the Arizona Cardinals. Slye, who missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin suspended one game for cross-checking
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin has been suspended one game for cross-checking Pittsburgh’s Connor Dewar in the head late in the teams’ game. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the ban Friday after holding a disciplinary hearing to review the play. The 30-year-old Drouin was given a 5-minute major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rahm surges back into contention at Spanish Open. Ryder Cup winner Lowry misses the cut
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Jon Rahm made seven birdies to get back into contention for a fourth title at the Spanish Open on Friday, but fellow Ryder Cup winner Shane Lowry couldn’t fully recover from a poor opening day as he missed the cut. Rahm’s 5-under 66 but him five shots behind leader Marco Penge of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi recovering from surgery for sports hernia
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is recovering from surgery for a sports hernia. Eovaldi is expected to be ready for the start of the season after having the surgery this week in Phoenix. The Rangers had revealed the potential hernia issue for the 35-year-old Eovaldi in their season-ending news conference last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skip Schumaker takes over as Texas Rangers manager after getting year to learn entire organization
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Skip Schumaker is taking over as manager of the Texas Rangers after nearly a year in an advisory role that allowed him to watch, be around and learn everything about the team. “The unique opportunity to really learn an organization for a full year just doesn’t happen,” Schumaker said Friday. “I’m ... Read More »
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