National Sports
Michael Busch hits another leadoff homer for the Cubs in NL Division Series against the Brewers
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch sparked a fast start for the Chicago Cubs — again. Busch hit a leadoff homer in Chicago’s four-run first inning in Game 3 of the team’s NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. He became the first player in major league history with multiple leadoff homers in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ACC has been going through a sideline overhaul. This year that includes 4 new head coaches
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Luke Loucks remembers winning an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title at Florida State when Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams and his coach, Leonard Hamilton, were sideline fixtures. Thirteen years later, those guys have all headed into retirement, along with multiple other marquee names who weren’t even in the league when Loucks played. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears’ Tyrique Stevenson set to return to Washington year after embarrassing loss
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Tyrique Stevenson says he’s ready to return to the scene of one of the most embarrassing moments in NFL history Monday night when the Chicago Bears visit Washington. Last year, the Chicago cornerback had his back turned to the field, then rushed in and tipped Jayden Daniels’ 52-yard desperation pass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy misses practice due to toe injury
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was unable to practice Wednesday as he his still hampered by a toe injury that has sidelined him for three games already this season. The Niners began preparations for this week’s game at Tampa Bay without Purdy able to practice. Coach Kyle Shanahan said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vladimir Tarasenko has found a fresh start and a warm welcome with the Minnesota Wild
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko and his family welcomed a summer visitor to their home in Florida with a feast befitting a New Year’s Eve celebration in their native Russia, sending him off after a five-hour stay with an armful of leftovers. Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes was so appreciative of the hospitality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers force Game 5 against Mariners in ALDS with 9-3 win
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. The Tigers forced a Game 5 by winning at Comerica Park for the first time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonee Robinson still not at full strength as he returns to US team for first time in 11 months
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Antonee Robinson still isn’t at full strength as he returns to the U.S. national team for the first time in 11 months. A 28-year-old left back, Robinson had right knee surgery on May 27, two days after Fulham’s Premier League finale. “Still not quite back to feeling 100% on it as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette making strides in recovery from knee injury
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette was set to run Wednesday for the first time since spraining his left knee last month, and the Toronto Blue Jays still hope their starting shortstop will be able to return to the lineup later this postseason. A two-time All-Star, Bichette ended the regular season on the injured list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence believes headfirst dives are safer than sliding for NFL QBs
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence ran more than usual against Kansas City — 10 times total. And he never slid. In fact, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has gone feet first to the ground just once all season, and that was to avoid going out of bounds in the waning minutes at San Francisco in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Canadians could earn their way on to PGA Tour at Korn Ferry Tour Championship
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Canada’s next wave of golf talent could qualify for the PGA Tour this week. Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., and Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., are both within striking distance of earning membership on the top tour in men’s golf in 2026 when they tee it up at this week’s Korn Ferry Tour Championship. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JuJu-less Big Ten prepares for another women’s basketball season with UCLA a favorite
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Southern California star JuJu Watkins propelled the Trojans to a Big Ten regular-season title and a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance last season. If the Trojans want to match that success this year, they’ll need to do it without her. The absence of Watkins, who’s sidelined for the season while recovering ... Read More »
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