October 13th, 2025

National Sports

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will miss 3rd straight game because of ankle injury

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 Oilers extend coach Kris Knoblauch through the 2028-29 season

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to speak for 1st time since Napheesa Collier’s blistering comments

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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Browns QB Dillon Gabriel is confident for his 1st NFL start and jokes that his dad needs a passport

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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Oilers sign head coach Kris Knoblauch to extension after consecutive Cup finals

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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Pegula becomes 3rd American to reach China Open semifinals

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start, AP source says

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, 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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Pro-Palestinian protesters reach Italy’s soccer training center to oppose game vs. Israel

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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Sprinkling of sawdust sees Djokovic beat Cilic at Shanghai Masters; Shelton loses

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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Jalen Johnson’s return from injury could be key for the Atlanta Hawks’ success

By Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2025

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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