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Mbappé rewards Madrid’s long journey with hat trick in 5-0 win at Kairat Almaty in Champions League
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick as Real Madrid shrugged off any travel weariness in a 5-0 win at Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. The 15-time European champions traveled nearly 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers) to play the game in the Kazakh city, Kairat’s first home match in the competition. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napheesa Collier blasts Cathy Engelbert, WNBA leadership for lack of accountability
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Napheesa Collier came prepared for her exit interview on Tuesday, delivering a blistering statement on her thoughts on the current state of the WNBA. Collier, a senior member of the WNBA Players Association executive council, started her press conference calling out the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for a lack of accountability. The Minnesota Lynx ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty retires from NHL after 17 seasons
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
ANN ARBOR — Veteran forward Max Pacioretty, who spent three seasons as captain of the Montreal Canadiens and spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has retired from the NHL after 17 seasons. The University of Michigan, where Pacioretty spent the 2007-08 season before turning pro, announced Tuesday that Pacioretty was joining the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flamethrowers rule mound as right-hander average 4-seam fastball reaches 95 mph
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Flamethrowers ruled the mound in the major leagues this year, with the average four-seam fastball among right-handed pitchers reaching 95 mph for the first time. Average velocity has increased for seven straight seasons, ticking up 0.3 mph this year for right-handers, according to MLB Statcast. Among right-handed relievers, the average four-seamer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nepal denied T20 sweep by the West Indies
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nepal wasn’t able to finish what it started when it tried to sweep the West Indies in their Twenty20 series in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. Nepal, already with an unassailable and historic 2-0 lead, lost the last match by 10 wickets. The West Indies reached 123 without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bernardo Silva unsure if new-look Man City ready for biggest titles as Rodri returns for Monaco game
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva believes it’s too early to say if his team can be a contender for the biggest trophies this season. City has overhauled its squad over the last two transfer windows, signing potential stars of the future in the likes of Rayan Cherki, Abdukodir Khusanov and Nico Gonzalez while also bringing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals’ Salvador Perez expected to return in 2026, team eyes playoff comeback following 82-80 finish
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals expect to have nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez back next season. They expect to have the same set of goals, too. First on the list is a return to the playoffs, which they managed to accomplish in 2024 but failed to replicate this season. The Royals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians’ Wild Card Series roster
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Chase DeLauter, an outfielder with no major league experience, was included on the Cleveland Guardians’ roster for their Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers. Selected 16th in the 2022 amateur draft, DeLauter hit .278 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 34 games at Triple-A Columbus. He turns 24 on Oct. 8. DeLauter was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanford’s Kitahata returns to field after focusing on mental health following teammate’s suicide
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When Andrea Kitahata’s Stanford soccer teammate and close friend Katie Meyer died by suicide three years ago, Kitahata realized focusing on her grief and mental health mattered more than anything else at that time. So she stepped away from her sport only six games into her sophomore season, finding her own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets making plenty of mistakes during 0-4 start, but say some calls by officials aren’t helping
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Sauce Gardner said after the New York Jets’ latest loss what a lot of their fans were also ranting about. Sure, there’s plenty to clean up as the team dropped to 0-4 and is still looking for its first victory under Aaron Glenn. But as far as Gardner’s concerned, it seems the officials have also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rebuilding NHL teams prioritize developing top prospects amid NHL’s rising salary cap
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to his plans for the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager Kyle Davidson is focused on the growth and maturation of the organization’s top prospects. That group includes a total of 11 first-round picks since the 2022 draft. Such is life these days for the NHL’s rebuilding teams, looking to chart ... Read More »
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