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Two charged for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games: police
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto police say two people have been fined and charged for flying drones over the Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays post-season baseball games. Police say the charges were laid under Canadian Aviation Regulations. Police say they used “specialized drone detection technology” to spot and intercept three unauthorized drone flights over the stadium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FSU’s Ethan Pritchard is ‘alert, responsive and able to communicate’ as his recovery continues
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is “alert, responsive and able to communicate” after being shot in the back of the head following the team’s season opener in August. Pritchard was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday and moved to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the next stage in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Klerk’s 84 not out stuns India as South Africa wins by 3 wickets at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) — Nadine de Klerk hit 84 not out off 54 balls as South Africa stunned hosts India by three wickets at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Thursday. De Klerk, whose total included five sixes and eight fours, put on vital lower-order partnerships after skipper Laura Wolvaardt hit 70 off 111 balls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions try to extend winning streak to 5 as they visit Chiefs on Sunday night
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Detroit (4-1) at Kansas City (2-3) Sunday 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Lions 4-1; Chiefs 2-3. Series record: Chiefs lead 9-6. Last meeting: Lions beat Chiefs 21-20 on Sept. 7, 2023, at Kansas City. Last week: Lions beat Bengals 37-24; Chiefs lost to Jaguars 31-28. Lions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Algeria qualifies for the World Cup for first time since 2014 after Mahrez inspires win
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
BIR EL DJIR, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — and all of them are from the north of the continent. A 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday guaranteed Algeria first place in Group G in African qualifying and a return to the World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Ten schedule includes two Top 25 matchups in Indiana-Oregon and Ohio State-Illinois
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the week No. 7 Indiana (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) at No. 3 Oregon (5-0, 2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS) After having last week off, Oregon follows up its double-overtime victory at then-No. 3 Penn State by facing another top-10 opponent. The Ducks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flacco to make his Bengals debut and face Packers for 2nd time this season
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
Cincinnati (2-3) at Green Bay (2-1-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM line: Packers by 14. Against the spread: Bengals 1-3; Packers 2-2. Series record: Tied 7-7. Last meeting: Packers won 25-22 in overtime at Cincinnati on Oct. 10, 2021. Bengals offense: overall (32), rush (32), pass (29), scoring (29) Bengals defense: overall (30), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida faces tough test against undefeated No. 5 Texas A&M after snapping losing streak
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Florida’s celebration for its big win over then-No. 9 Texas last week that snapped a three-game skid was short-lived. “I’m very proud of our team (but) you don’t have much time to think about it or enjoy it because you got to turn around and play an outstanding Texas A&M ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida faces tough test against undefeated No. 5 Texas A&M after snapping losing streak
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Florida’s celebration for its big win over then-No. 9 Texas last week that snapped a three-game skid was short-lived. “I’m very proud of our team (but) you don’t have much time to think about it or enjoy it because you got to turn around and play an outstanding Texas A&M ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida faces tough test against undefeated No. 5 Texas A&M after snapping losing streak
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Florida’s celebration for its big win over then-No. 9 Texas last week that snapped a three-game skid was short-lived. “I’m very proud of our team (but) you don’t have much time to think about it or enjoy it because you got to turn around and play an outstanding Texas A&M ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida faces tough test against undefeated No. 5 Texas A&M after snapping losing streak
By Canadian Press on October 9th, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Florida’s celebration for its big win over then-No. 9 Texas last week that snapped a three-game skid was short-lived. “I’m very proud of our team (but) you don’t have much time to think about it or enjoy it because you got to turn around and play an outstanding Texas A&M ... Read More »
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