National Sports
Injured Blue Jays shortstop Bichette making progress in recovery from knee sprain
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
BRONX — Injured Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is making strides in his recovery from a left knee sprain. Manager John Schneider says Bichette faced live pitching from starters Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt during a recent simulated game in Toronto. Bichette isn’t running the bases yet but jogged in the outfield at Yankee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea held at Twente in Women’s Champions League, Real Madrid and Atletico hit six in big wins
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Chelsea’s mission to finally win a Women’s Champions League title after three straight semifinal exits had a tough start Wednesday in a 1-1 draw at Dutch club Twente. Germany great Alexandra Popp was key for two-time champion Wolfsburg in a 4-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain, which wasted a series of good scoring chances in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Devin Williams says applause `a lot better than what I’ve heard for much of the year’
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams started hearing boos just 18 pitches into his New York Yankees’ career, making the Division Series cheers especially satisfying. “It’s nice to feel appreciated sometimes. Yeah, it was definitely a lot better than what I’ve heard for much of the year,” he said. Williams had his first multi-inning appearance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yesavage available out of bullpen, Lukes returns for Game 4 and Bichette progressing
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
BRONX — Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes returned to the Toronto lineup Wednesday and rookie starter Trey Yesavage was available out of the bullpen for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against New York. Lukes, who will bat second, was given the start in left field for the evening game at Yankee Stadium. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now. A state appeals court on Wednesday barred Nassau County from enforcing the ban while a legal challenge brought on behalf of a local women’s roller derby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced. According to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company, Latin music is primarily consumed via streaming. They found that Bad Bunny saw a 26% increase in on-demand streams in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sponsor logos would appear on college uniforms next year if NCAA committee’s proposal is approved
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An NCAA committee has proposed a change to rules barring commercial logos on uniforms in a move that would clear the way for sponsor patches to appear on jerseys next year. Under current rules, the only commercial logo permitted on athletes’ equipment or apparel during regular-season games is the logo of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Ohio State’s new-look defense remains dominant ahead of matchup at No. 17 Illinois
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State lost every starter on its defensive line, three of five starting defensive backs and a linebacker who was both productive and a key leader for the Buckeyes’ title-winning team last season. Coach Ryan Day also needed to hire a new defensive coordinator following Jim Knowles’ departure to Penn State. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeffery Simmons’ standout play a bright spot in Titans’ struggling start
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Brian Callahan can’t praise Jeffery Simmons enough for how the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle is playing to start this season. Simmons’ play is easy to miss after the Titans opened the season with a four-game skid before beating Arizona last Sunday. Yet Simmons has been playing with nose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR and teams to meet in court to try to resolve yearlong feud over charter system
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR and the two teams suing it over antitrust allegations will participate in a judicial settlement conference later this month in an attempt to resolve the yearlong feud over the charter system. The conference involving NASCAR, 23XI Racing — which co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin — and Bob Jenkins-owned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns coach not ready to commit to Sanders as backup QB following Flacco trade to Cincy
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Instead of the usual chaos surrounding the Browns’ starting quarterback, there’s something new going on: a backup QB conundrum. One day after veteran Joe Flacco was traded to Cincinnati — a deal that “surprised” coach Kevin Stefanski — there was no immediate clarity on who will be the team’s No. 2 ... Read More »
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