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George Springer back in Blue Jays lineup for Game 6 of World Series
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — George Springer is back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 6 of the World Series. Springer will lead off as Toronto hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Blue Jays hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series for Major League Baseball’s championship. The 36-year old Springer, who has mainly been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Larson aims to end 23-race losing streak in NASCAR finale, faces Briscoe, Byron and Hamlin for title
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Larson is stuck in a 23-race NASCAR losing streak and really hasn’t done much better in his sprint car, either. His momentum hit a wall after his failed second attempt to run the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Larson crashed and failed to finish both races ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR’s confident stance on Hamlin’s penalties: Why fans shouldn’t worry
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR bristled at the notion race fans might be skeptical if Denny Hamlin is penalized at any point in the title-deciding finale at Phoenix Raceway. Hamlin is in the final four of Sunday’s winner-take-all race as a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. As co-owner of 23XI Racing, he’s entangled in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Ginkel and Vikings eagerly anticipate valuable edge rusher’s return from a neck injury
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Andrew Van Ginkel was coming off the best season of his career, picked for the Pro Bowl for the first time after a promising debut with the Minnesota Vikings that featured 11 1/2 sacks and two interception returns for touchdowns from his edge rusher position for a 14-win team. Then came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staring Saturday, NBA referees to get new tech upgrade: Here’s what it means
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Starting Saturday, NBA referees will begin using headsets during regular-season games for the first time. The league made that announcement Friday, rolling out a two-phase plan to implement the devices. The first phase, which is expected to continue into January, will see referees having the earpiece clipped onto their uniforms — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Munich to host 2028 Champions League final. Wembley and Camp Nou up for 2029 final
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Bayern Munich’s stadium is set to host another Champions League final in 2028, and staging the 2029 final is a contest between Wembley Stadium in London and Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou. UEFA confirmed Friday the list of interested bidders from among its member associations, suggesting a long-speculated final in New York will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paqueta reprimanded and warned despite being cleared of spot-fixing charges
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
Brazil international Lucas Paqueta has been reprimanded and warned about his future conduct despite being cleared of spot-fixing allegations this year. An independent commission imposed sanctions after the Premier League player was found to have failed to co-operate with an English Football Association investigation into the original charges. West Ham forward Paqueta, acting on legal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spalletti believes he can turn Juventus into a Serie A title contender
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — New Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti believes he can turn things around at the Italian club in the short amount of time he has been given and even compete for the Serie A title. Spalletti replaced Igor Tudor on Thursday when the former Napoli and Italy coach signed an eight-month contract. Tudor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada on a roll, looking for fifth straight win at FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
After watching from the stands as Brazil blanked host Morocco 3-0 at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium in the opening match of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup, Canada gets to play the South Americans there in Saturday’s quarterfinal. “We’ll be at the bench that we sat behind,” said Canada coach Jen Herst. “So it’s a nice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco’s status is up in the air for Sunday’s game
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears because of a shoulder injury. The 18-year veteran said after Friday’s practice that he’s feeling good and that his mindset is that he’s going to be playing. “You try to play,” Flacco said. “You’re the quarterback. You ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Babar becomes highest T20 run-scorer as Pakistan hammers South Africa
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Babar Azam broke Rohit Sharma’s record for most runs in men’s Twenty20s as Pakistan hammered South Africa by nine wickets and leveled their series on Friday. Saim Ayub returned to form with a belligerent unbeaten 71 off 38 balls as Pakistan raced to 112-1 in just 13.1 overs after bowling out ... Read More »
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