By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025
WARE, England (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his third straight game because of a right ankle sprain. The second-year quarterback, who missed his entire rookie season after knee surgery, was ruled out Friday ahead of Minnesota’s game against the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. McCarthy injured his ankle ... Read More »
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers signed coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year extension Friday, keeping him under contract through the 2028-29 season. Knoblauch has guided the Oilers to consecutive Stanley Cup finals since replacing Jay Woodcroft behind the bench on Nov. 12, 2023. After a 3-9-1 start in 2023-24 under Woodcroft, Edmonton went ... Read More »
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Robert Thomas already knew his chances were pretty much finished. Nick Suzuki held out at least some hope until the end. Canada named its full roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off — a table-setting showcase ahead of the NHL’s Olympic return in 2026 — last December after plenty of internal and external debate. Media members ... Read More »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert typically highlights the league’s successes over the past season at her annual state of the league address. This year’s speech might be a little different. Engelbert will speak Friday night ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals for the first time since Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa ... Read More »
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WATFORD, England (AP) — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel seems to take everything in stride, like not stressing about his parents being unable to attend his first NFL start. They’re in his native Hawaii. The game is in London. “So, fun fact — need to get my dad a passport,” Gabriel said Friday. Gabriel ... Read More »
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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year extension Friday, keeping him under contract through the 2028-29 season. Knoblauch has guided the Oilers to consecutive Stanley Cup finals since replacing Jay Woodcroft behind the bench on Nov. 12, 2023. After a 3-9-1 start to the 2023-24 campaign, Edmonton went on ... Read More »
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BEIJING (AP) — Jessica Pegula became the third American to reach the semifinals of the China Open after rallying to beat compatriot Emma Navarro on Friday. The fifth-seeded Pegula wasted six set points in the opener but dominated the next two sets to triumph 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1 “I told myself not to get too ... Read More »
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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, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet released its injury report for the ... Read More »
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FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Pro-Palestinian Protesters approached the gates of the Italy soccer team’s training center on Friday to demand its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel is not played because of the war in Gaza. The protest was part of a national strike also reacting to an aid mission blocked by Israeli forces. Italy ... Read More »
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SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a record-extending fifth title at the Shanghai Masters with a straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic on Friday in the Serbian’s first match since the U.S. Open. The fourth-seeded Djokovic struggled to maintain a grip early in the second-round match and had to sprinkle sawdust on his ... Read More »
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ATLANTA (AP) — After a flurry of offseason moves and a reshaping of the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks are poised to be a factor this year. And while four-time All-Star Trae Young is still the team’s fulcrum, a second All-Star will need to emerge if the Hawks are to fulfill expectations. Enter Jalen Johnson. ... Read More »
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