National Sports
Wallabies see a Bledisloe Cup opportunity as the All Blacks regroup after a record loss
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia may have its best chance in more than two decades to recover the Bledisloe Cup from New Zealand when the teams meet Saturday at Auckland’s Eden Park in the first of two tests. While Australia hasn’t beaten the All Blacks at the Auckland stadium since 1986, the Wallabies are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton owner Larry Thompson dies at age 65 just over a year after buying Elks
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
EDMONTON — Larry Thompson, the former season-ticket holder who became owner of the Edmonton Elks, has died. He was 65. The Elks confirmed Thompson’s death Thursday, saying he succumbed to complications following an unspecified surgery. Thompson’s death is the second tragedy in less than two weeks for the CFL. General manager Ted Goveia of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets’ Franciso Lindor joins 30-30 club for second time with homer against Cubs
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Lindor reached the 30-30 mark for the second time in his career when he homered for the New York Mets against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Mets were leading 2-0 in the third when Lindor connected against Shota Imanaga, sending a solo drive beyond the left-field bleachers to Waveland Avenue. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Blue Jays pitchers have combined for six perfect innings against the Red Sox
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Three Blue Jays pitchers have combined for six perfect innings against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Right-hander Louis Varland struck out three of the six batters he faced and lefty Eric Lauer followed by retiring 10 straight. Right fielder Nathan Lukes made a diving catch on Cedanne Rafaela’s liner to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Hawkins Jr. set to step in for injured Oklahoma QB John Mateer
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer had what some might consider an early Heisman Trophy moment when he scored the go-ahead touchdown against Auburn on a dramatic 9-yard run late in a 24-17 win. Unknown at the time, the hand he carried the ball with on that play –- the right hand he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers celebrate 12th NL West title in last 13 seasons
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — As the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 12th NL West title in 13 years, Clayton Kershaw thought about participating in a division championship for the final time. “This is what I’m going to miss,” the left-hander said after Thursday’s 8-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. “Pitching is great and I love that, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenny Clark is stoked for his reunion, same as Micah Parsons after Cowboys-Packers trade
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Kenny Clark’s reunion with the Green Bay Packers is barely a blip compared to Micah Parsons’ return to face the Dallas Cowboys a month after the defensive linemen were traded for each other. Clark was a steady run-stopper in Green Bay for nine seasons — more than twice as long as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks say team owner Larry Thompson has died at age 65
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say team owner Larry Thompson has died. He was 65. The Elks say Thompson died today due to complications from surgery. No additional details were released. Thompson became the club’s first private owner in August 2024. The team had been community-owned since the club was founded in 1949. Team president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals and Broncos seek to bounce back after crushing defeats
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The medicine comes Monday night for the Cincinnati Bengals or the Denver Broncos. The Bengals (2-1) are coming off the worst loss in franchise history, a 48-10 drubbing at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in their first game since franchise quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury that required surgery. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Edmonton Elks say team owner Larry Thompson has died at 65
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
The Edmonton Elks say that team owner Larry Thompson has died. He was 65. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs continue to evaluate pitcher Cade Horton’s back injury, leaving his playoff status in question
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs were still evaluating the extent of starter Cade Horton’s back injury on Thursday, leaving the National League Rookie of the Year candidate’s status for the wild-card playoff series in question. Manager Craig Counsell said “Cade is on track still,” though an MRI on Wednesday showed “some areas of concern” ... Read More »
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