National Sports
Rozier’s salary is frozen, AP sources say, as attorney says tax lien that’s circulating is resolved
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
Embattled NBA guard Terry Rozier will not receive his salary from the Miami Heat while on leave because of his arrest on federal charges related to a gambling scheme, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Rozier’s salary — about $26.6 million this season, paid in installments, the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Racing driver Laura Villars says she’s challenging FIA election rules in court
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Swiss-Italian driver Laura Villars says she is challenging the FIA’s election rules in a Paris court case that could delay the auto racing governing body’s upcoming election. Villars is fighting electoral rules which made it harder for her and other would-be candidates to challenge incumbent FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Villars said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better than gold? $100,000 for US athletes who make the Winter Olympics and Paralympics
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The stakes for all these U.S. skiers, skaters, snowboarders and sliders over the next 100 days could not be more clear. A chance for Olympic glory. A chance to compete for a gold medal. And this year, for the first time, a chance to make $100,000. Thanks to a recent record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former teammates Rourke, Adams., to square off in West Division semifinal
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
Former teammates Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr. will square off Saturday for the third time this season. Rourke and Adams will be under centre for their respective teams when the B.C. Lions host the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division semifinal. They were teammates last season before the Lions sent Adams to Alberta. Rourke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner’s No. 1 bid starts with 2nd-round win over Zizou Bergs at Paris Masters
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s bid to reclaim the No. 1 ranking got off to a good start Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Zizou Bergs in the second round of the Paris Masters, which the Italian needs to win to knock Carlos Alcaraz off the top spot. Sinner’s 65-week reign as No. 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco expected to miss Sunday showdown against the Bills with knee injury
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be without running back Isiah Pacheco for their high-profile showdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after their leading rusher sprained a knee ligament in last week’s win over the Washington Commanders. Pacheco did not practice Wednesday as the Chiefs turned their attention ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cut by Jets and brought back, Isaiah Williams’ redemption story leads to AFC special teams honors
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Isaiah Williams was sitting at home, upset and uncertain if he had just blown his NFL chance. The wide receiver and return specialist had just been waived by the New York Jets, a few days after two costly mistakes were key contributors to the team’s loss to the Miami Dolphins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan-Cortina reaches 100-day countdown with ice hockey arena still under construction
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — With 100 days to go until the start of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, preparations are going right down to the wire. The ice hockey arena that is set to welcome back NHL players to the Olympics is still not ready and won’t be tested until less than a month before the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
By Week 9, the fantasy football grind is real — bye weeks, injuries and matchups separate contenders from pretenders. Whether it’s a quarterback in rhythm, a running back on a roll, or a receiver trending up, here’s who earns a start and who’s better off on your bench. Quarterbacks Start: Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs Dolphins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Son Heung-Min earning $11.15 million in deal with Los Angeles FC
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min tops Major League Soccer’s summer signings with a salary of $10,368,750 and total compensation of $11,152,852, becoming the second-highest-paid player behind Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi. Son joined LAFC in August after more than a decade at Tottenham and scored nine goals in 10 MLS matches. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge’s Nimick and Rama, Ottawa’s Abatneh up for CPL top defender award
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
Forge FC’s Daniel Nimick and Rezart Rama and Atletico Ottawa’s Noah Abatneh are the finalists for the Canadian Premier League’s Defender of the Year award. Abatneh is also nominated for the league’s Best Canadian U-21 Player award. The 21-year-old topped the league in successful passes (1,855) and passing accuracy (95.6 percent). His lone goal of ... Read More »
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