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LeBron not thinking about retirement or son Bryce’s future as he begins 23rd NBA season with Lakers
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James reported to his 23rd training camp on Monday and gave no indication whether it will be his last. After an offseason filled with his usual extensive work on his game — and a new passion for work on his golf game — the top scorer in NBA history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With training camp set to begin, Warriors wait on Jonathan Kuminga’s unsettled contract situation
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is prepared to begin his 17th NBA training camp Tuesday without a full squad. The Golden State Warriors all hope it’s not for long. They are still waiting on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s decision and the planned signing of veteran big man Al Horford on a multiyear contract. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns acquire Cam Robinson from Texans amid offensive tackle injuries
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns acquired offensive tackle Cam Robinson from the Houston Texans in a trade involving late-round draft picks. Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the trade during his Monday news conference. The Browns sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Texans for the ninth-year offensive lineman and a 2027 seventh-round selection. Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles after a second straight disappointing season. Minnesota announced Baldelli’s firing following a season marked by a major selloff leading up to the trade deadline after the team faltered in June and failed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 10 Alabama down 2 LBs, with Russaw out indefinitely and Latham out for the season
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 10 Alabama will be without starting outside linebacker Qua Russaw for “an extended period” with a broken foot, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday. The sophomore suffered the injury early in a 24-21 win at Georgia on Saturday and was scheduled for surgery this week. He played just eight snaps against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby setting high expectations for 2029 Women’s World Cup in Australia
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Basking in the afterglow of the best Women’s Rugby World Cup yet, World Rugby warned success may be gauged differently when Australia hosts the next tournament in 2029. The England-hosted tournament, capped by the home team beating Canada 33-13 in the final at sold-out Twickenham on Saturday, smashed already-ambitious forecasts for revenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers face injury woes with Purdy’s toe and short week ahead of Rams clash
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have little time to focus on the four turnovers, leaky run defense and lack of a pass rush that contributed to their first loss of the season. They have more pressing concerns starting with the health of quarterback Brock Purdy following a 26-21 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porzingis says he’s fully recovered from mystery illness as he adds ‘gunpowder’ to Hawks new lineup
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis still can’t explain the mystery illness that kept sapping his strength during his 2024-25 season with the Boston Celtics. Porzingis is just glad he’s now fully healthy as he prepares to enter his first season with the Atlanta Hawks, who have relied too heavily on Trae Young’s scoring and assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage goalkeeper dies from head injuries after collision in a game in Spain
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — A 19-year-old goalkeeper has died from head injuries after a collision with another player in a fifth-division match in Spain. Soccer officials in Spain said on Monday that Colindres goalkeeper Raúl Ramírez was declared brain dead and his family decided to donate his organs. The goalkeeper had been hospitalized since the collision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers take enormous step backward after getting blown out by the Patriots
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One week after a morale-boosting 30-0 rout of the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers took an enormous step backward by allowing 42 consecutive points in a lopsided 42-13 road loss to the New England Patriots, leaving serious questions about the direction of the franchise. The Patriots spotted the Panthers a 6-0 ... Read More »
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