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US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year. The department said Thursday will send hundreds of additional consular officers to “designated countries” to handle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dart and the Giants look to build on their first victory against winless Saints in New Orleans
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
N.Y. Giants (1-3) at New Orleans (0-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM line: Saints by 1 Against the spread: Giants 1-3; Saints 1-3 Series record: Giants lead 17-16. Last meeting: Saints beat Giants 14-11 on Dec. 8, 2024, at the Meadowlands. Last week: Giants beat Chargers 21-18; Saints lost to Bills 31-19. Giants offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Georgia looks to bounce back from a tough loss with its goals still intact
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are hurting. Kirby Smart doesn’t mind a bit. From his perspective, a crushing loss to Alabama will go a long way toward determining if this team has what it takes to make another championship run. So far, the coach likes what he sees. “The more invested you are, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Brehm shares lead in Dunhill Links debut; Ryder Cup quartet on a victory lap
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Ryan Brehm made his Dunhill Links Championship debut with a 63 on the only course he didn’t play in practice to share the lead. Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood and a Ryder Cup quartet of stars played on fumes and held up quite nicely Thursday. The other surprise from the opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NSL unveils championship trophy honouring league founder Diana Matheson
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — The Northern Super League unveiled its championship trophy, the Diana B. Matheson Cup, on Thursday. The trophy will be awarded after the league’s first-ever final on Nov. 15 at Toronto’s BMO Field. It’s named in honour of Diana Matheson, a former star midfielder on the women’s national team and the driving force behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Texas A&M looks to remain undefeated against Mississippi State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2016, No. 6 Texas A&M is quite pleased with its early season performance. But perhaps more exciting to the Aggies as they look to remain undefeated on Saturday when they host Mississippi State is that they believe they can play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Texas A&M looks to remain undefeated against Mississippi State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2016, No. 6 Texas A&M is quite pleased with its early season performance. But perhaps more exciting to the Aggies as they look to remain undefeated on Saturday when they host Mississippi State is that they believe they can play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Texas A&M looks to remain undefeated against Mississippi State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2016, No. 6 Texas A&M is quite pleased with its early season performance. But perhaps more exciting to the Aggies as they look to remain undefeated on Saturday when they host Mississippi State is that they believe they can play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Texas A&M looks to remain undefeated against Mississippi State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2016, No. 6 Texas A&M is quite pleased with its early season performance. But perhaps more exciting to the Aggies as they look to remain undefeated on Saturday when they host Mississippi State is that they believe they can play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke’s Jon Scheyer gets contract extension through 2030-31 season after Final Four run
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Duke coach Jon Scheyer has agreed to a two-year extension running through the 2030-31 season as he enters his fourth year coming off a Final Four run. The school announced the deal Thursday for the 38-year-old successor to retired Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. Scheyer is a former Blue Devils player who helmed a run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Braelon Allen placed on IR with knee injury; Khalil Herbert signed to help replace him
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Braelon Allen was placed on injured reserve Thursday with a knee injury that will sideline him several weeks. Coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Allen was seeking a second medical opinion before the team decided how to proceed. Placing Allen on IR with what Glenn ... Read More »
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