National Sports
Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff won’t be available to pitch in NLDS against Cubs
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff won’t pitch in the NL Division Series as he recovers from a right lat strain, but the Brewers aren’t closing the door on the possibility he could return later in the postseason. Brewers manager Pat Murphy made the announcement Friday while emphasizing this is unrelated to the shoulder injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins because of a nagging calf injury, coach Dave Canales confirmed. Rico Dowdle will start in Hubbard’s place with Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas serving as backups. Hubbard, from Sherwood Park, Alta., played through the injury last week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Stewart wins shot put gold at world para athletics championships
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
NEW DELHI — Greg Stewart won Canada’s first gold medal at the 2025 world para athletics championships Friday with a 16.68-metre throw in the men’s F46 shot put. Stewart won his first world title in the event after claiming gold at the last two Paralympic Games. The 39-year-old from Victoria, who was born without the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean McVay ‘disgusted’ after Rams let win slip away due to ball security, special teams woes
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the postgame pain had dulled a bit by dawn, Sean McVay was still palpably furious with himself on Friday morning after his Los Angeles Rams blew an eminently winnable game on a short week against short-handed San Francisco. McVay will be simmering through his long weekend because he knows the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keys to the series: How the Blue Jays and Yankees match up in ALDS
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees have battled all year. Now the two division rivals will settle the score in the post-season — for the first time. Toronto opens its American League Division Series against New York on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Here’s a tale of the tape heading into the best-of-five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 3, 2025. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers bring back Cole Schwindt, who was part of the trade that landed Matthew Tkachuk
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Cole Schwindt was a player the Florida Panthers reluctantly included in the trade that brought them Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary three years ago. And now, the Panthers brought Schwindt back. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions claimed Schwindt off waivers Friday — a move that, somewhat ironically, figures to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets overhaul Carlos Mendoza’s staff after missing playoffs with massive payroll
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are moving on from pitching coach Jeremy Hefner as part of a staff overhaul after deciding to keep manager Carlos Mendoza despite missing the playoffs with the most expensive opening-day roster in baseball. Hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez and third base coach Mike Sarbaugh also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nations Pride, trainer Charlie Appleby back to defend Canadian International title
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — It’s taken two years, but Nations Pride and trainer Charlie Appleby can finally defend their $750,000 Canadian International crown. The Irish-bred horse won the 2023 International at Woodbine Racetrack. But last year’s race wasn’t held due to “logistical challenges” associated with cargo flights required to transport European horses to North America. Nations Pride ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarleton State places Billy Gillispie on leave after getting anonymous complaint
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Tarleton State has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave after receiving an anonymous complaint, the school said Friday. The former Kentucky coach who also led the programs at Texas A&M and Texas Tech has been at Tarleton State for five seasons. Gillispie faced allegations of player mistreatment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen expected to miss season opener with lower-body injury
By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff anticipated opening the season next week without starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who suffered a lower-body injury in his preseason debut. Ruff listed Luukkonen as week to week without disclosing the nature of the injury on Friday. Ruff would only say the injury is separate from the ... Read More »
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