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Astros GM and manager face questions about job security after missing playoffs
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Instead of getting ready for a playoff game Tuesday, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown were fielding questions about their job security and what went wrong this season. “I am the GM of the Astros,” Brown said in response to a question about his contract status. “And that’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says team must ‘win for all’ this season
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic’s mission has changed heading into his third season as head coach of the Toronto Raptors. Expectations had been low for him and the Raptors his first two years patrolling the sideline, as then-president Masai Ujiri had signalled the franchise was in rebuild mode. But now, barring any midseason moves to gear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski closed on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, finalizing the sale of the team from former owner Stuart Sternberg. Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the transaction last week. The price was not disclosed. “It’s an incredible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mourinho blows a kiss to Chelsea fans on return to Stamford Bridge
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Chants of “Jose Mourinho, Jose Mourinho” swirled inside Stamford Bridge as Chelsea fans welcomed back their former manager for a Champions League match against his current club, Benfica, on Tuesday. Wearing a white shirt under a dark coat, Mourinho exchanged pleasantries with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca in the tunnel before belatedly emerging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series. Will Vest got the final four outs for Detroit, surviving a tense ninth inning after Cleveland star Jose Ramírez got hung up between third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simeone watches Atletico from stands while serving suspension for Anfield altercation
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Coach Diego Simeone watched Atletico Madrid’s home game against Eintracht Frankfurt from the stands Tuesday while serving a suspension for his altercation with a Liverpool fan in the previous Champions League round. Simeone was sent off following a heated confrontation with a fan at the end of Atletico’s 3-2 loss at Anfield ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 fines Colorado $50K for derogatory chants from fans directed at BYU, Deion Sanders apologizes
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Colorado coach Deion Sanders apologized to BYU on Tuesday just before the Big 12 Conference reprimanded the Buffaloes and issued a $50,000 fine for derogatory chants by fans over the weekend. The expletives and religious slurs directed at Mormons took place as No. 23 BYU beat Colorado 24-21 at Folsom Field. “That’s not indicative of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Key players are enduring serious injuries at an alarming rate across the NFL
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Even the best quarterbacks look average or worse when they don’t have time to throw. Just see Patrick Mahomes in his two Super Bowl losses. The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t protect him and were routed by the Philadelphia Eagles last season and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. With so many offensive linemen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India beats Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women’s Cricket World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Deepti Sharma’s all-round display helped India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS) in the opening game of the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Sharma scored 53 off 53 balls and then took 3-54 in 10 overs to help her team overcome a batting collapse. Amanjot Kaur scored 57 off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins preparing to move forward without Tyreek Hill after the star’s season-ending knee injury
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill’s season is done after the star Miami receiver suffered a significant knee injury during a game against the New York Jets, and the Dolphins are now preparing for what their offense will look like without one of the most dynamic players in the NFL. Hill was undergoing what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves additional $229.2 million for athletics
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — In a move designed to help Virginia Tech compete with the top schools in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the university’s Board of Visitors voted 13-1 Tuesday to increase the athletics department operating budget, adding $229.2 million over the next four years through revenue and expenditure adjustments. The four-year plan includes an ... Read More »
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