National Sports
Titans coach Brian Callahan hands off play-calling duties amid 0-3 start
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Brian Callahan announced Tuesday he’s handing off the offensive play-calling duties to quarterbacks assistant Bo Hardegree with the Titans off to an 0-3 start. “I think this is one of the best things for us at the moment to help me do a better job as a head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks’ Josh Hart says he aggravated a finger injury and expects to wear a splint this season
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — New York Knicks forward Josh Hart said Tuesday he recently aggravated a finger injury and expects to wear a splint this season. Hart underwent a procedure on his right ring finger in July after sustaining the injury during the playoffs. After taking time off following that, he said he hurt the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal is worth US$2.95 million annually. The six-foot-one, 190-pound Podkolzin had eight goals and 16 assists in 82 regular-season games with Edmonton. He added three goals and seven assists in 22 playoff games. Edmonton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buzz builds in Atlanta as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets surge to No. 16 in AP Top 25
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Long-time Georgia Tech fan Luke Cowart can’t remember the last time the football program entered an ACC matchup as a two-touchdown favorite. Need proof? His name on X is Georgia Tech pain account. He’s been let down by this team a time or two. But this week, BetMGM Sportsbook listed Georgia Tech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers sign 400-plus pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to the practice squad, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Desmond Watson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the move. Watson, who played at Florida, was originally signed by the Buccaneers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season, the organization announced Tuesday. Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year. New York earned the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Stokes set to be fit for start of Ashes as England announces 16-man squad
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England captain Ben Stokes is on track to be fit for the start of the Ashes series against Australia and he’ll have a new vice-captain Down Under in Harry Brook. England’s 16-man squad for the Ashes was announced on Tuesday and will be led by Stokes, who has been recovering from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahmad Hardy’s rise: From lightly recruited Mississippi prospect to SEC sensation for No. 20 Missouri
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — It was clear that Ahmad Hardy hadn’t spent much time behind a microphone, or in this kind of glaring spotlight, every time he had to answer a question Saturday night. Hardy would lean into the podium, getting as close as possible to the mic, as if he was worried it wouldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll taking leave of absence for personal reasons
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has taken a leave of absence to attend to a personal family matter, the club announced Tuesday. The Leafs didn’t provide any further details — including a timeline for his return — and asked for privacy. The 27-year-old split the crease in Toronto last season with Anthony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a surprise to Rugby Canada chief executive officer Nathan Bombrys. Canada’s performance at the tournament has sparked such headlines as BBC’s “Fairytale Canada delivers seismic win over New Zealand,” CNN’s “Crowdfunded Canadian team stuns reigning champion New Zealand to reach Women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis great Nikola Pilić, mentor to Novak Djokovic, dies at 86
By Canadian Press on September 23rd, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian tennis great Nikola Pilić, the first captain to lead three countries to Davis Cup glory and who trained Novak Djokovic in his academy, has died. He was 86. The Croatian Tennis Association said Pilić died on Monday. Pilić was a French Open singles runner-up in 1973 and the catalyst for ... Read More »
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