October 19th, 2025

National Sports

49ers aim to revive ground game against Jaguars

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The formula for success on offense for the San Francisco 49ers has been pretty consistent since Kyle Shanahan took over as coach in 2017. When the Niners can control the clock, grind out yards on the ground and wear down the opposition, that typically leads to good results. That’s what ... Read More »

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No simulcast deal this time around for potential Blue Jays’ clincher

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

TORONTO — Baseball fans in Canada should not expect a repeat of a deal that allowed Sportsnet to air a simulcast of Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball broadcast that featured the Toronto Blue Jays last week. As a result of the agreement, the streamer was given the rights for this Friday’s game between the Blue ... Read More »

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Beavers’ 9th-inning homer gives Orioles 6-5 wins, assures Rays 2nd straight losing season

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Beavers homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in their home finale Thursday. The Orioles — who would have been assured of a last-place finish in the AL East with a loss — rallied ... Read More »

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Canada, England face off in heavyweight final at Women’s Rugby World Cup

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

Canada puts its fast-paced, physical brand of rugby up against a well-oiled winning machine in England’s Red Roses on Saturday in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. It should make for a grand spectacle at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium before a sellout crowd of 82,000, a record for a women’s rugby test match. “We’re excited to ... Read More »

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Three-time Olympic champion Rebecca Johnston retires from national hockey team

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

CALGARY — Three-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Johnston has announced her retirement from the Canadian women’s hockey team. The 36-year-old forward from Sudbury, Ont., made her national team debut in 2007 at age 18 and went on to compete in four Winter Games. She won Olympic gold in 2010, 2014 and 2022, and added a ... Read More »

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Canada-England: Rugby’s version of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

No. 1 England plays No. 2 Canada in Saturday’s championship game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. The showdown at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium is rugby’s equivalent of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. — Canada leads the tournament in four statistical categories, including percentage of ruck and scrum success. England leads in eight categories, ... Read More »

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Ryder Cup starting times and pairings for opening session at Bethpage Black

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

Friday pairings in the opening session for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black (all times EDT): Foursomes 7:10 a.m. — Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, Europe vs. Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, United States. 7:26 a.m. — Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, Europe, vs. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley, United States. 7:42 a.m. — Rory ... Read More »

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Chargers ride a 3-0 start into their game against rookie QB Jaxson Dart and the 0-3 Giants

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers are right where their coach wants them to be, winning games with plenty of things to improve on. Now comes the perfect chance to build on that. The Chargers are 3-0 for the first time since 2002, when they were based in San Diego, and ... Read More »

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Josh Allen-led Bills are riding 13-game home winning streak in preparing to host winless Saints

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

New Orleans (0-3) at Buffalo (3-0) Sunday 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 16 1/2. Against the spread: Bills 2-1; Saints 0-3. Series record: Saints lead 7-5. Last meeting: Bills beat Saints 31-6 on Nov. 25, 2021, in New Orleans. Last week: Saints lost to Seahawks 44-13; Bills beat Dolphins 31-21. Saints ... Read More »

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UCLA enlists top sports executives and alumni in search for new head football coach

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA is turning to 2028 Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee chairman Casey Wasserman and Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters in its search for a head football coach. Along with athletics director Martin Jarmond, they are two of the six-member search committee announced Thursday that is seeking a replacement for DeShaun ... Read More »

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Pakistan beats Bangladesh by 11 runs to set up Asia Cup final against archrival India

By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf shared six wickets as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs Thursday to set up an Asia Cup final against archrival India. Chasing 136, Bangladesh was restricted to 124-9 as Afridi took 3-17 while Rauf took 3-33, both in four overs. Pakistan had scored ... Read More »

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