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Tennis players accused of doping or match-fixing can now get financial and mental-health support
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Tennis players involved in doping or match-fixing investigations are now eligible for free legal help, confidential counseling or money to test products they’ve taken that might have led to a positive drug test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Wednesday. The trial program begins immediately and will be reviewed after next year. A player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA president Ceferin calls for inclusivity amid new Super League reports
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
ROME (AP) — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin voiced support for inclusivity in European soccer on Wednesday following reports over new meetings with the company behind the failed Super League project. “Europe sets standards in world football,” Ceferin said during a speech at the general assembly of the European Football Clubs — formerly the European Club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European soccer clubs group unveils new name at peak of its powers dealing with UEFA, FIFA
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
ROME (AP) — After 17 years as the European Club Association, the network of hundreds of soccer teams is at peak influence over UEFA in shaping the Champions League – and what might come next for the marquee competition. So it was time for a name change. From ECA to EFC. The rebranded European Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Jessica Pegula also wins
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
WUHAN, China (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overcame an early scare to beat unseeded Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday. The defending champion has had an amazing run in Wuhan — her record is 18-0 while winning titles in 2018, 2019 and 2024. The U.S. Open champion Sabalenka broke her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs, Bills and Ravens all lose in same week for first time since 2017
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
There’s been a constant at the top of the AFC for nearly the past decade with the teams led by superstar quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson typically at the top of the standings. That’s what made what happened in Week 5 of the NFL season so unusual. There was Mahomes throwing a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winless Pakistan elects to field against defending champion Australia at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan won the coin toss and elected to field against defending champion Australia in the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Wednesday. Australia has never lost an ODI to Pakistan. The two sides are playing each other for the first time since 2023 when Australia thumped Pakistan 3-0 in a series. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers vs. Flames, Leafs vs. Canadiens highlight Day 2 of 2025-26 NHL season
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Four Canadian teams make their debuts tonight on Day 2 of the 2025-26 NHL season. The day’s schedule features two classic all-Canadian rivalries as the Edmonton Oilers welcome the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens. The Oilers, who finished runner-up to Florida in the last two Stanley Cup finals, enter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken and Ducks meet for 2025 season opener
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Anaheim Ducks vs. Seattle Kraken Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Anaheim Ducks for the season opener. Seattle had a 35-41-6 record overall while going 12-12-2 against opponents from the Pacific Division last season. The Kraken allowed 3.2 goals per game while scoring 3.0 last season. Anaheim had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets host the Stars to start season
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg, Manitoba; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets open the season at home against the Dallas Stars. Winnipeg had a 56-22-4 record overall and went 25-13-1 in Central Division play last season. The Jets scored 63 power-play goals last season on 218 total chances (2.7 chances per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas faces Los Angeles in Pacific Division action
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings in a matchup of Pacific Division opponents. Vegas had a 50-22-10 record overall while going 20-7-4 against opponents from the Pacific Division last season. The Golden Knights scored 274 goals while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia visits Florida in Eastern Conference action
By Canadian Press on October 8th, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Florida Panthers Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Philadelphia Flyers in Eastern Conference action. Florida had a 47-31-4 record overall and a 33-15-3 record in home games last season. The Panthers scored 56 power-play goals last season on 235 total chances (2.9 chances per game). ... Read More »
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