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Real Madrid signs veteran NBA center Alex Len
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid said Thursday it has agreed to sign veteran NBA center Alex Len to a contract until June 2027. The 32-year-old Ukrainian played last season for the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers in his 12th NBA campaign. The 7-foot Len was traded from Sacramento to Washington this past February as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders, Jaguars come off bye weeks, looking for a win
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Jacksonville (4-3) at Las Vegas (2-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL odds: Jaguars by 3. Against the spread: Jaguars 4-3, Raiders 2-5. Series record: Jaguars lead 6-5. Last meeting: Raiders beat the Jaguars 19-14 on Dec. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. Last week: Jaguars and Raiders had byes. Jaguars offense: overall (15), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson grateful to sign $180M deal that includes $141M in guarantees
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is a big part of a nucleus that the franchise wants to build around in its chase for a Super Bowl title. He was paid accordingly on Wednesday. Hutchinson signed a four-year, $180 million deal that includes $141 million in guarantees — the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denny Hamlin races for his dying father’s last chance to see him win a NASCAR championship
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages on his Virginia home, maxed out every credit card and nearly went broke trying to get his son into NASCAR. Denny Hamlin made it 21 years ago — driving for Joe Gibbs, no less! — and his resume boasts 60 career wins, three Daytona 500s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WADA launches ‘Operation Puncture’ to investigate leak about Chinese swimmers’ doping tests
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed on Thursday it is looking into a leak about an investigation that resulted in the agency clearing 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The agency has defended its decision to clear the swimmers of doping. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand makes 4 changes to its lineup to face Ireland at Soldier Field
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, retaining Quinn Tupaea at center after he starred in New Zealand’s most-recent test against Australia. Beauden Barrett will return from a shoulder injury to start at flyhalf and Caleb ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pavia and No. 9 Vanderbilt take on No. 20 Texas with eyes on SEC title and CFP
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As the football season pushes into November, No. 9 Vanderbilt continues its march through what could be a special one for the Commodores. A shot at both the Southeastern Conference championship and a College Football Playoff berth are still easily within sight. Such things are new in Nashville, but quarterback Diego ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Central Michigan staff members receive punishments for their roles in sign-stealing scandal
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain, three of his former staff members and the Chippewas program will face NCAA penalties for their roles in allowing former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions to be on the sidelines during a 2023 game against Michigan State. Stalions is best known for the role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie QB Tyler Shough makes his first NFL start when Saints face surging Rams defense
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
New Orleans Saints (1-7) at Los Angeles Rams (5-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Rams by 14 Against the spread: Saints 2-6, Rams 5-2 Series record: Rams lead 45-35. Last meeting: Rams beat Saints 21-14 in New Orleans on Dec. 1, 2024. Last week: Saints lost to Buccaneers 23-3; Rams beat Jaguars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals defense holds players-only meeting to try to spark turnaround
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense — which ranks 30th in the NFL in points allowed per drive and was most responsible for last week’s 39-38 loss to the New York Jets — came together for a players-only meeting on Monday. “We have leadership,” rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. said. “The guys are leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilles, Poirier open what could be their final season at Skate Canada International
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
This could be Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier’s final year on the ice, but they’re not treating it like a farewell tour. As the Canadian ice dance veterans open their season this weekend at Skate Canada International in Saskatoon, their focus is fixed on one goal — bringing home a medal from the Milan-Cortina Games ... Read More »
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