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Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over Djibouti
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah is going back to the World Cup with Egypt next summer. The Liverpool superstar scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Djibouti on Wednesday to ensure Egypt will top its African qualifying group with one round to spare. Egypt is the third African team to qualify so far — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas and Jack Eichel agree on an 8-year, $108 million contract extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth $108 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Eichel will count $13.5 million against the salary cap from the time the new contract kicks in for the 2026-27 season through 2034. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Chiefs will beat the Lions in a marquee matchup that still could be a Super Bowl preview
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
A Lions-Chiefs matchup was considered a potential Super Bowl preview when the schedule came out. It still could be considering the state of the AFC. Jared Goff leads a dynamic Lions offense against Patrick Mahomes and the inconsistent Chiefs on Sunday night in Kansas City in one of the biggest games in Week 6. Detroit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders back at Colorado practice after procedure for blood clots
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Colorado coach Deion Sanders was back at practice Wednesday, a day after undergoing surgery related to his blood clots. Sanders had a procedure called an aspiration thrombectomy, which involves the left popliteal — located behind the knee — and tibial arteries. He appears on track to be on the sideline Saturday when the Buffaloes (2-4, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays fans react to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Superman-like slide in Game 3 of ALDS
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
TORONTO — Blue Jays fans are buzzing after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s superhero-like slide to beat a throw home in Game 3 of Toronto’s American League Division Series with the New York Yankees. Guerrero scored with an impressive head-first dive into home plate on a one-out single by Ernie Clement during Toronto’s four-run third inning. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saudi Arabia moves a step closer to qualification for 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 on Wednesday to move within 90 minutes of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A victory against Iraq next Tuesday, also in Jeddah, would guarantee Saudi Arabia first place in Group B and a seventh World Cup appearance. In the fourth round of Asian qualifying, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA returns to China for 1st time since a rift distanced it from one of the sport’s largest fanbases
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
The last time the NBA went to China, there was silence. They were two of the most awkward games probably ever played, a pair of preseason matchups between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers with some fans barely reacting to anything and no press conferences held afterward. This time, it’s going to be very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zac Taylor wastes no time in naming Joe Flacco the Bengals’ starting quarterback
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Zac Taylor immediately welcomed Joe Flacco when he connected with him over the phone after the Cincinnati Bengals acquired the veteran quarterback from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. The second thing was to tell Flacco that he’d be starting on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. “I’ve only met him once ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Payton reminisces about his days as a QB in England ahead of Broncos’ London game
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
ENFIELD, England (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton asked the team bus driver in London how long it would take to get to Leicester. Too long, it turns out, because Payton is too busy preparing his team to face the New York Jets on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But the memories are close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lukes in for Schneider in left field as Blue Jays tinker with lineup for Game 4
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
BRONX — Nathan Lukes will play in left field and bat second for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of their American League Division Series against New York. Davis Schneider, who started in left in a 9-6 loss to the Yankees in Game 3, will be available off the bench. Reliever Louis Varland will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Badgley returns to Colts after 15-month recovery from torn hamstring
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Badgley spent nearly 15 months recovering from a torn hamstring, fully anticipating he’d get another shot to kick in the NFL. Well, the Money Badger is back. The Indianapolis Colts signed Badgley again after announcing kicker Spencer Shrader would miss the rest of this season after tearing the ACL and MCL ... Read More »
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