National Sports
Mourinho described as a ‘legend’ at Chelsea ahead of return to former club in Champions League
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described José Mourinho as a “legend” ahead of the return to Stamford Bridge of the Portuguese coach who had two successful spells at the London club. After five years out of the Champions League, Mourinho is back in Europe’s top club competition as the new coach of Benfica ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gambling addict puts himself in fans’ crosshairs to warn against sports betting in Germany
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Seeking redemption, one man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison is taking on the sports betting industry in Germany. Thomas Melchior is doing it by holding a sign saying “lost a bet” before soccer games while putting himself at the mercy of the home fans by wearing their hated rivals’ jerseys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton says the death of his dog Roscoe is ‘one of the most painful experiences’
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says his bulldog Roscoe, a fixture in the Formula 1 paddock, has died following days of medical treatment and that putting him to sleep was “one of the most painful experiences” of the seven-time F1 champion’s life. Hamilton missed a tire testing day last week as he cared for Roscoe, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikolaj Ehlers chose the Carolina Hurricanes in free agency. He’s settling in during preseason camp
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers knows what awaits. The forward was a sought-after free agent who chose to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, a team that has made seven straight postseason trips while becoming a perennial Eastern Conference contender for the Stanley Cup. And that brings a spotlight on his transition with a team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concerns over ‘alarming’ demands on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Concerns have been raised about the welfare of Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and the “alarming” demands on him at such a young age. The 18-year-old Spain international is already regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world and has broken a slew of records since bursting onto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woakes retires from international cricket for England as a double World Cup winner
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England fast bowler Chris Woakes announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Monday after 62 test matches and World Cup wins in the ODI and Twenty20 formats. His last appearance for England was a test match against India at The Oval in August, when he came to the middle with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IndyCar champion Alex Palou attends court in London in breach-of-contract dispute with McLaren
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou arrived at the Commercial Court in London on Monday for the start of a civil trial in McLaren’s breach-of-contract dispute with the Spanish driver. Palou in 2022 signed a contract to drive for McLaren’s IndyCar team, but that put Palou in breach with Chip Ganassi Racing, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA rule change leads to Canadian Hockey League players making mass exodus to U.S. colleges
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
Cale Makar has difficulty recognizing the college hockey landscape in the wake of a seismic shift that has transformed the sport in the mere five years since he left UMass to join Colorado in the NHL. From the introduction of name, image and likeness money to the NCAA lifting its ban on Canadian Hockey League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL sees benefits to changing landscape after NCAA allows CHL players to compete at U.S. colleges
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
The NCAA’s decision allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at the U.S. college level for the first time won’t alter how the NHL evaluates draft-eligible talent. Wherever players are competing, the scouts will be there, NHL Central Scouting chief Dan Marr said. What Marr envisions changing as a result of the NCAA’s ruling is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappe was meant to succeed Messi and Ronaldo, but Ballon d’Or rankings say he’s going backward
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — By the age of 19 Kylian Mbappe had won the World Cup, become one of the most expensive soccer players ever and was labeled the heir-apparent to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Seven years later, and with Messi and Ronaldo long past their peak, Mbappe is still to be officially recognized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic veteran John Coates stands down as head of sports court citing cancer treatment
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Veteran Olympic official John Coates stood down early Monday as head of sport’s highest court after being treated for cancer. “Mr Coates indicated that, after completing six months of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, his current health did not allow for international travel,” the Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a ... Read More »
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