October 31st, 2025

National Sports

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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Bills prepare to host Chiefs in rematch of last season’s AFC championship game won by Kansas City

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

Kansas City (5-3) at Buffalo (5-2) Sunday 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 1 1/2 Against the spread: Chiefs 5-3; Bills 3-4 Series record: Bills lead 30-26-1 Last meeting: Chiefs beat Bills 32-29 in AFC championship game in Kansas City on Jan. 26. Last week: Chiefs beat Commanders 28-7 at home. Bills ... Read More »

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The Colts are showing all the traits of being a contender. Another challenge awaits in Pittsburgh

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shane Steichen believes championship-level teams share a common DNA. What the Indianapolis Colts coach believes constitutes that specific type of DNA is hardly new. Creating takeaways on defense, having a balanced offense that can score in a variety of ways and a coaching staff able to make the adjustments necessary in real ... Read More »

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Saskatchewan introduces bill that would allow tailgating outside Roughrider games

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

REGINA — Fans of the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders could soon be allowed to do some pre-game drinking and barbecuing in the parking lot outside Regina’s Mosaic stadium. Premier Scot Moe’s government has introduced a bill that would permit tailgating. Liquor and Gaming Minister Alana Ross says if passed, the Tailgating Act would allow the province ... Read More »

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Chargers’ high-powered offense set to face struggling Titans

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) at Tennessee (1-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 9 1/2. Against the spread: Chargers 3-4-1, Titans 2-6. Series record: Chargers lead 30-19-1. Last meeting: Chargers beat Titans 27-17 in Los Angles on Nov. 10, 2024. Last week: Chargers beat Vikings 37-10, Titans lost at Colts 38-14. ... Read More »

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Patriots, Drake Maye will try to air it out against Falcons and their top-ranked pass defense

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye hasn’t been afraid to throw the ball deep down the field during his NFL career. One of the Patriots second-year quarterback’s first memories as a pro is from one of his first practices last season, when he connected on a deep pass with receiver Kayshon Boutte that beat cornerback ... Read More »

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