National Sports
US-based Scottish golfer Gemma Dryburgh is a stroke out of the lead at LPGA Malaysia
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Gemma Dryburgh’s first and only LPGA Tour victory came three years ago in Japan. On Thursday the 32-year-old Scottish player shot a 7-under 65 at the Maybank Classic to put herself in position for a second victory in Asia. Dryburgh’s seventh birdie of the day on the 18th hole at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage cricketer dies after training accident in Australia
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old cricketer has died after a training accident in suburban Melbourne. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being struck on the neck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday. He was batting in the nets — which are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando faces Charlotte on 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Orlando Magic (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Orlando aims to end its four-game losing streak with a win against Charlotte. Charlotte went 19-63 overall, 10-42 in Eastern Conference play and 12-29 at home during the 2024-25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes home win streak into matchup with New York
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
New York Knicks (2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (4-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts New York aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. Chicago finished 39-43 overall and 28-24 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Bulls averaged 29.1 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana takes on Atlanta, looks to end 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Atlanta Hawks (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (0-4, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana enters the matchup against Atlanta after losing four straight games. Indiana went 50-32 overall, 29-22 in Eastern Conference action and 29-12 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Pacers averaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets take on the Trail Blazers, look for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (3-1, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (3-2, fifth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Denver is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Nuggets take on Portland. Portland finished 36-46 overall, 6-10 in Northwest Division action and 22-19 at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles takes on Memphis for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers (3-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-2, seventh in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles faces Memphis for a Western Conference matchup. Memphis finished 48-34 overall and 27-24 in Western Conference play last season. The Grizzlies averaged 18.5 points off of turnovers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia faces Boston following overtime win
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Boston Celtics (2-3, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-0, second in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hosts the Boston Celtics following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 139-134 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Philadelphia finished 24-58 overall, 3-13 in Atlantic Division play and 12-29 at home a season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto faces Cleveland, aims to stop 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Toronto Raptors (1-4, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto enters the matchup with Cleveland after losing four in a row. Cleveland finished 64-18 overall and 41-11 in Eastern Conference games a season ago. The Cavaliers averaged 8.2 steals, 4.3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix faces Utah, looks to end 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Utah Jazz (2-2, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (1-4, 13th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix aims to break its four-game slide when the Suns take on Utah. Phoenix finished 36-46 overall and 22-30 in Western Conference action last season. The Suns averaged 7.2 steals, 4.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans faces Los Angeles on 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans (0-4, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (2-2, ninth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans looks to end its four-game slide with a win against Los Angeles. Los Angeles went 50-32 overall and 29-23 in Western Conference games last season. The ... Read More »
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