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Lions rested, healthier and hosting Vikings and J.J. McCarthy in his return to field and Michigan
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Minnesota (3-4) at Detroit (5-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 8 1/2. Against the spread: Vikings 3-4; Lions 5-2. Series record: Vikings lead 80-45-2. Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 31-9 in Detroit on Jan. 5, 2025. Last week: Vikings lost to Chargers 37-10; Lions had bye, beat Buccaneers 24-9 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ top-rated defense faces challenge in Broncos, who have won 5 straight
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans are allowing the fewest points and yards in the NFL as they prepare for Sunday’s visit from Denver. But with a team on a five-game winning streak coming to town, they know better than to be satisfied with their work so far and are focused on doing even more. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lazio held to goalless draw at Pisa; Cagliari loses to Sassuolo
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Lazio was held to a 0-0 draw at Pisa, which recorded its third straight stalemate to move out of the Serie A relegation zone Thursday. Both teams were fresh from positive results, with Pisa having managed a draw at AC Milan on Friday, after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer, while Lazio had beaten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers want to maintain focus for Panthers game with Eagles rematch looming
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All the elements are in place for a possible Green Bay Packers letdown. The Packers are coming off an emotional victory over former Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. A rematch of last season’s playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles is a week away. All that stands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinner reaches Paris Masters quarterfinals and stays on course for No. 1 ranking, Zverev wins
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner beat Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday to extend his indoor winning streak to 23 matches and maintain his chances of reclaiming the No. 1 ranking. The four-time Grand Slam champion needs to win the tournament to take the top spot from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals host Bears with both teams looking to bounce back after tough losses last week
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Chicago (4-3) at Cincinnati (3-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM line: Bears by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Bears 4-3; Bengals 3-5. Series record: Tied 6-6. Last meeting: Bears won 20-17 in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2021. Last week: Bears lost at Ravens 30-16; Bengals lost to Jets 39-38. Bears offense: overall (29), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions looking to stay among NFC contenders, hosting slumping Vikings in QB J.J. McCarthy’s return
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are rested coming off a bye week, relatively healthy and ready to roll for a 10-game stretch to improve their positioning in the NFC. Detroit (5-2) is a half-game behind Green Bay in the NFC North and a game ahead of Chicago in the division, and in a logjam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Caufield, Suzuki off to hot starts with Olympic spots in sight
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
BROSSARD — Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield watched in disappointment as the 4 Nations Face-Off unfolded on their home ice. The talented Montreal Canadiens forwards were left off their respective national team rosters — Suzuki for Canada and Caufield for the United States — when the show-stopping tournament hit the Bell Centre last February. Early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers hope to get injured players back soon as tough stretch awaits after a bye week
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers overcame several injuries to key players and kept winning in the first half of their season. That can only help them when the games mean the most. The Buccaneers (6-2) have a two-game lead in the division at their bye-week break. All those injuries allowed more players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Vitello takes daunting step from college ranks to MLB dugout as Giants manager
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tony Vitello fully recognizes he is a most unconventional call-up to Major League Baseball, making the leap from the college coaching ranks at Tennessee to the San Francisco Giants while bypassing the minor league farm system. Yet Vitello hardly seems fazed by the pressures of taking such a daunting path — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers seeking third straight win as they return home to face Panthers
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Carolina (4-4) at Green Bay (5-1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM line: Packers by 13 1/2. Against the spread: Panthers 5-3; Packers 3-4 Series record: Packers lead 12-6 Last meeting: Packers won 33-30 at Carolina on Dec. 24, 2023. Last week: Panthers lost 40-9 at home to the Buffalo Bills; Packers won 35-25 at ... Read More »
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