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NFL eyes Asia as next destination and Goodell says ‘no doubt’ on Dublin return
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — The NFL wants to expand its slate of international games to Asia, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday without specifying any countries. Goodell’s comment at an event in Dublin could indicate the league is ready to stage a game in the Middle East and it comes a day after announcing that Rio de ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz reaches Japan Open quarterfinals and praises physio for ankle treatment
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Zizou Bergs on Saturday and then paid tribute to his physiotherapist following an ankle injury scare. The top-ranked Alcaraz landed awkwardly on his left ankle during his opening match on Thursday and was unsure how he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Ham fires Graham Potter and hires Nuno Espirito Santo after 5 games of the Premier League
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
West Ham fired manager Graham Potter and hired Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement on Saturday, just five games into the new Premier League season and two days before the struggling London team’s next match at Everton. Potter paid the price for West Ham slumping to next-to-last place after losing four of its league games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand storms to bronze in Women’s Rugby World Cup with 6-try blitz against France
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — New Zealand bowed out of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in style after slamming six tries against France to win the bronze medal at Twickenham on Saturday. Rebounding from their semifinal defeat to Canada, their first loss in a knockout match in 34 years, the world champion Black Ferns won 42-26 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandes endures more penalty pain in Man United’s latest Premier League loss
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
Bruno Fernandes failed to score a penalty for the second time this season as Manchester United lost 3-1 at Brentford on Saturday for a third defeat from six matches in the Premier League. Fernandes’ spot kick was saved by Brentford goalkeeper CaoimhĂn Kelleher in the 76th minute, denying what would have been an equalizer for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Musetti is the latest tennis star to apologize to Chinese fans after coughing outburst
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti has become the latest tennis star to apologize to Chinese fans. “I am truly sorry. I respect you deeply, I feel at home here, and I value the warmth and kindness I have always received from you,” the 23-year-old Italian said in a message he posted Saturday on social media. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Knapp grieving the death of girlfriend Makena White
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Knapp is grieving the death of his girlfriend of two years, Makena White, describing her as selfless toward others and filled with energy. A friend of White posted on her Instagram page that she died earlier this week. The update did not mention how she died, and Knapp chose not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Ham fires Potter after 5 games of the Premier League season. Nuno lined up as replacement
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
West Ham fired manager Graham Potter on Saturday, just five games into the new Premier League season and two days before playing Everton in its next match. Nuno Espirito Santo, who left Nottingham Forest on Sept. 9, was the favorite to replace Potter, according to sections of the British media including Sky Sports and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling West Ham fires Potter after 5 games of the Premier League season
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — West Ham fired manager Graham Potter on Saturday, just five games into the new Premier League season and two days before playing Everton in its next match. The team is in next-to-last place after losing four of its league games so far and is already out of the English League Cup. Potter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International Paralympic Committee lifts the partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus. The IPC general assembly in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday first voted against a full suspension for Russia by 111 to 55, with 11 abstentions, and then voted against a partial suspension by 91-77 (with eight abstentions). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0
By Canadian Press on September 27th, 2025
Texas Rangers (81-79, third in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (86-74, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jake Latz (2-0, 2.80 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Guardians: Joey Cantillo (5-3, 3.21 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 100 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers bring a 1-0 lead into the ... Read More »
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