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Morocco’s king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI on Friday urged elected officials to stop wasting time and fix social injustices, framing anger voiced by Morocco’s youth-led protesters as a question of governance, rather than of the country’s broader vision. The king’s short but charged address mirrored some of the grievances raised by Gen Z 212 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Orion Kerkering airmailed a throw into the Los Angeles night that not only unimaginably ended the Phillies’ season — it all but ended the run of the core of a roster that suffered through four straight postseasons without a World Series title. NL home run and RBI champion Kyle Schwarber, veteran catcher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns will face the rival Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks. Sanders has been inactive for Cleveland’s first five games as the Browns, who drafted the high-profile QB in the fifth round, develop him. But they think he’s ready ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oddsmakers upgrade Toronto Blue Jays to second best odds of winning World Series
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays now have the second-best odds of winning the World Series. Oddsmakers for several bettors made the adjustment on Friday morning. The Los Angels Dodges are still the favourites to repeat as Major League Baseball’s champions. Toronto’s offensive output in their best-of-five victory over the New York Yankees in their American League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard out again, Rico Dowdle to start against Cowboys
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game on Sunday with a calf injury. Hubbard was ruled out on Friday for the game against Dallas after not practicing all week. Rico Dowdle, who ran for a career-high 206 yards in last Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lane Johnson and Saquon Barkley wonder what’s wrong with the Eagles’ offense after latest loss
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Game in the balance, a decisive play to be made, only for a wildly off-target throw to happen that helped cost Philadelphia the game. Don’t worry, Orion Kerkering. Nearly 2,800 miles to the east, the embattled Phillies reliever had some company in the errant throw department in one of the roughest nights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA investigates Equatorial Guinea for not traveling to World Cup qualifying game in chaotic group
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Equatorial Guinea on Friday after the team didn’t travel to a World Cup qualifying game, the latest incident in an increasingly chaotic campaign. FIFA said its disciplinary committee will investigate why the Equatorial Guinea men’s team did not go to Malawi for a game scheduled Thursday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gymnastics governing body reacts to Indonesia’s block on Israeli team at worlds in Jakarta
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Gymnastics’ governing body gave a muted reaction Friday to Indonesia’s announcement that it would block Israeli athletes from competing at the upcoming world championships in Jakarta. “The FIG takes note of the Indonesian government’s decision not to issue visas to the Israeli delegation registered for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s in Burns’ backpack? Maybe the secret to Avalanche defenseman soon playing in 1,500th NHL game
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns carries a lot of weight on his shoulders these days. Not pressure-related or anything, just from his heavy, military-style backpack that’s crammed with all the necessities to keep the 40-year-old Colorado defenseman humming along. The precise contents remain a mystery, but whatever’s stuffed inside sure is working. Burns, who’s embarking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson is ‘ready to go’ against the Broncos in London
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
WATFORD, England (AP) — The New York Jets’ struggling defense will get a boost with the return of edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, who missed the last three games with an ankle injury. Jets coach Aaron Glenn pronounced Johnson “ready to go” against the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as New York ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sophie Devine scores 63 as New Zealand beats Bangladesh for first win at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 10th, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Sophie Devine notched her third half century of the tournament as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 100 runs Friday for its first win at the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Devine, who scored 112 and 85 in losing causes against Australia and South Africa, scored 63 off 85 balls to help rescue ... Read More »
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