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Blue Jays executives reflect on deep playoff run, look forward to ’26 season
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
TORONTO — The pain of coming a couple outs away from a World Series title was still raw for Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday. They held end-of-season media availabilities five days after Toronto dropped a 5-4 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the Fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 UCLA’s Jaquez, Rice, Kneepkens each score 20 or more in 87- 50 win over UC Santa Barbara
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s three-guard lineup of Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice and Utah transfer Gianna Kneepkens each scored 20 points or more in the third-ranked Bruins’ 85-47 rout of UC Santa Barbara on Thursday. Jaquez shot 7 of 11 from the floor for 21 points and had six rebounds, Rice made all seven of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Colts CB Sauce Gardner is happy to be in Indy and set to play against the Falcons
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sauce Gardner enjoyed playing for the New York Jets. He seems equally content in his new home, Indianapolis. Two days after a blockbuster trade that sent the two-time All-Pro cornerback from the franchise that drafted him to the AFC South-leading Colts, Gardner spoke publicly about the deal for the first time on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears look to avoid letdown against Giants after pulling out wild win against Bengals
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
New York Giants (2-7) at Chicago (5-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM line: Bears by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Giants 4-5; Bears 5-3. Series record: Bears lead 36-25-2. Last meeting: Giants beat Bears 20-12 in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 2, 2022. Last week: Giants lost to San Francisco 34-24; Bears won at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Dame Sarr was playing in Spain’s top professional league in the spring when he plotted a course once forbidden by NCAA rules. He was going to play college basketball at Duke. “I always felt like this was my dream school,” the Italian wing said. “And when I got the opportunity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta from NFL’s Browns to run baseball operations, AP source says
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta of “Moneyball” fame from the NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move has not been announced by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marsch says Canada at the World Cup can be even bigger than Blue Jays’ playoff run
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Like many Canadians, Jesse Marsch stayed up late to watch the Toronto Blue Jays’ remarkable playoff run. Given the Canada men’s soccer coach is based in Italy, that meant very late. “Since I’ve been living in Europe, I’ve only gotten up in the middle of the night to watch football, soccer matches — until the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta of ‘Moneyball’ fame from NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run MLB team, AP source says
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Colorado Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta of ‘Moneyball’ fame from NFL’s Cleveland Browns to run MLB team, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unveiling of Vancouver Goldeneyes brand a step forward for PWHL expansion team
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Cara Gardner Morey admits she’s not great at keeping secrets. For the general manager of Vancouver’s Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion club, staying mum on the new branding was no easy feat. “There was times I tried to forget what it was because I was scared it would slip out,” she said. “It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers expected to lean heavily on RB Rico Dowdle in division matchup vs. Saints
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
New Orleans (1-8) at Carolina (5-4) Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Panthers by 5 1/2. Series record: Saints lead 31-29. Against the spread: Saints 2-7; Panthers 6-3. Last week: Saints lost to Rams 34-10; Panthers beat Packers 16-13. Last meeting: Panthers beat Saints 23-22 on Nov. 3, 2024, in Charlotte. Saints offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats’ linebacker Stubblefield fondly remembers his time with Montreal Alouettes
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
HAMILTON — They’ll be the enemy Saturday, but Reggie Stubblefield still has much fondness for his time with the Montreal Alouettes. The veteran linebacker began his CFL career in 2023 helping Montreal win the Grey Cup. But on Saturday, he’ll be donning Hamilton Tiger-Cats colours against his former team in the East Division final at ... Read More »
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