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Sam Kerr back in Australia’s squad for first time since 2023
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr is back in Australia’s squad for the first time since 2023 for friendlies against England and Wales later this month. The star striker returned for Chelsea last month after an extended stint on the sidelines recovering from an ACL injury sustained in practice for the London-based club in January ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Dodgers advance to National League Championship Series with 2-1, 11-inning win over Philadelphia Phillies
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers advance to National League Championship Series with 2-1, 11-inning win over Philadelphia Phillies. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for Saturday’s game against Texas
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer’s status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners’ game Saturday against Texas. Mateer injured his right hand during a 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. The change from questionable was listed Thursday on the Southeastern Conference availability report. Mateer led the sixth-ranked Sooners (5-0, 1-0) to wins over Michigan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brock Purdy remains out and Mac Jones is limited for the 49ers
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers went through another day of preparation for their game against Tampa Bay without either of their top two quarterbacks healthy enough to throw the ball in practice. Starter Brock Purdy remains sidelined by a toe injury and is expected to miss his fourth game this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NBA player Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested for alleged DUI
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel, state police said. California Highway Patrol officers responded at about 10:40 p.m. to an unrelated car crash involving multiple vehicles on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB announces Blue Jays broadcast schedule for first two games of ALCS
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open the American League Championship Series with a Sunday night matchup at Rogers Centre. MLB announced the broadcast schedule for the first two games of the next round on Thursday, a day after Toronto eliminated the New York Yankees to advance. Game 1 is set for 8:03 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bard-ball: Brewers manager Pat Murphy references Shakespeare ahead of playoff game
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The MLB playoffs took a Shakespearean turn on Thursday, courtesy of Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy. With Freddy Peralta going to the mound for Milwaukee for Game 4 of its NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Murphy was asked if the All-Star right-hander had been overlooked when it comes to baseball’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next up for Baltimore’s decimated defense: a matchup with the high-octane Rams
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Baltimore’s beleaguered defense could desperately use a break. What the Ravens have instead is a date with Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams, who rank second in the NFL in total offense. After the Ravens gave up 44 points in last week’s loss to Houston — and 177 through five games — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers turning to Tarik Skubal in Seattle for winner-take-all Game 5 of ALDS
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Even after blowing a three-run lead in Detroit with a chance to clinch the AL Division Series, the Seattle Mariners can redeem themselves at home in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday. One problem: they’ll need to get the better of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal again. The reigning AL Cy Young Award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams’ confidence in their secondary is still high despite recent struggles
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams remain confident in their secondary despite understanding its last impression was not a good one: allowing San Francisco backup quarterback Mac Jones to throw for 342 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-23 overtime loss last Thursday. “There’s a lot of recency bias because of last game, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Savannah Bananas will be joined by 5 barnstorming teams in 2026 as Banana Ball continues to grow
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Banana Ball continues to grow. The Savannah Bananas remain the nameplate for the barnstorming style of rollicking entertainment, but on Thursday night founder Jessie Cole announced more growth for his brand of baseball hijinks. Cole said the Savannah Bananas will be joined by five teams in a new league in 2026 that has scheduled appearances ... Read More »
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