National Sports
Rugby World Cup final still generates a mix of emotions for Canada coach, captain
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
It’s been a little more than a month since the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, and Canada captain Sophie de Goede is back playing for England’s Saracens and coach Kevin Rouet is planning ahead. But both have yet to get put their 33-13 loss to England’s Red Roses in the championship game behind them. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder guard Nikola Topic diagnosed with testicular cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Sam Presti, the team’s general manager, announced the diagnosis on Thursday. Topic had a testicular procedure earlier in the month. The Thunder said at the time he’d be out for at least four weeks. Presti ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers visit the Giants looking to bounce back from their loss at Houston
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
San Francisco (5-3) at NY Giants (2-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM line: 49ers by 2 1/2 Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Giants 4-4 Series record: 49ers lead 22-21. Last meeting: 49ers beat Giants 30-12 on Sept. 21, 2023, at San Francisco. Last week: 49ers lost to Texans 26-15; Giants lost to Eagles 38-20. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Carney named Kent State’s football coach after inspiring turnaround
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Mark Carney was named Kent State’s football coach Thursday, removing the interim tag he has had since April. Carney was named the interim coach after Kenni Burns was fired because of multiple violations of his contract, including how he used a personal credit card. The Golden Flashes are 3-5 overall and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Juventus hires former Napoli and Italy coach Luciano Spalletti
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Former Napoli and Italy coach Luciano Spalletti was hired to manage struggling Juventus on Thursday and tasked with making the record 36-time Serie A champion a title contender again. Juventus announced it had signed Spalletti to an eight-month contract — to the end of June. Italian media reports that the contract ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus hires Luciano Spalletti as its new coach
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus hires Luciano Spalletti as its new coach. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ top-rated defense faces high-scoring Broncos in a crucial matchup
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Denver (6-2) at Houston (3-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX. BetMGM line: Texans by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Broncos 3-4-1, Texans 3-4. Series record: Broncos lead 6-4. Last meeting: Texans beat Broncos 22-17 on Dec. 3, 2023, in Houston. Last week: Broncos beat Cowboys 44-24; Texans beat 49ers 26-15. Broncos offense: overall (9), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Avalanche sign Martin Necas to 8-year, $92M contract extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
The Colorado Avalanche have signed Martin Necas to an eight-year contract extension through 2034. Necas’ deal is worth $92 million, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because terms were not disclosed. When the contract kicks in starting with the 2026-27 NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nebraska extends Matt Rhule’s contract through 2032, adds bonuses for CFP appearances
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska announced a two-year contract extension with coach Matt Rhule on Thursday, adding salary bonuses for College Football Playoff appearances but leaving his base salary unchanged. The deal runs through the 2032 season. Rhule is in his third season at Nebraska and there was speculation two weeks ago that he might ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Winnipeg high school football player injured in game dies
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg School Division says a high school football player injured in a game earlier this month has died in hospital. It says Darius Hartshorne, a Grade 12 student and lineman for the Sisler Spartans, succumbed to his injuries Wednesday night. An online fundraising page says Hartshorne sustained a severe spinal injury while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. The Associated Press... Read More »
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