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‘Heat hazard’ at Singapore GP means F1 drivers will carry cooling equipment
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
SINGAPORE (AP) — This week’s Singapore Grand Prix has officially been declared a “heat hazard,” meaning cars must carry cooling equipment. It’s the first time the rule has been used in Formula 1. Race director Rui Marques declared a heat hazard on Thursday because the temperature is forecast to be above 31 degrees (88 F) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille looks for a fourth straight win and Ligue 1 leader PSG visits Lille
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Resurgent Marseille aims for a fourth straight Ligue 1 win when it travels to rock-bottom Metz on Saturday while high-flying Lyon also looks to maintain an impressive start. Marseille’s win against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain last week seems to have galvanized coach Roberto De Zerbi’s side, which is playing the free-flowing soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Miami’s visit to No. 18 Florida State headlines ACC slate; Swinney vs. Belichick on undercard
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 3 Miami (4-0, 0-0 ACC) at No. 18 Florida State (3-1, 0-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) The Hurricanes beat Notre Dame in the opener, and later rolled past South Florida and Florida. Now comes a third straight Sunshine State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Ten slate has Maryland hosting Washington and Minnesota visiting No. 1 Ohio State
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten: Game of the week Washington (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) at Maryland (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT (Big Ten Network) Maryland is one of three Bowl Subdivision teams, along with No. 3 Miami and No. 11 Texas Tech, that haven’t trailed in a game all season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt faces biggest challenge yet against No. 10 Alabama in SEC showdown
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week No. 16 Vanderbilt (5-0, 2-0 SEC) at No. 10 Alabama (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC) A Vanderbilt team off to its best start since 2008 heads to Tuscaloosa in the sole ranked SEC matchup of the week. No. 10 Alabama ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 takes 4 undefeated teams into October, No. 11 Texas Tech or Houston will lose for 1st time
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week No. 11 Texas Tech (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) at Houston (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN) Four Big 12 teams have started at least 4-0 for the first time since 2015, but the Red Raiders or Cougars will get their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Carroll among coaches working into 70s, opting for team building over retirement
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll could be just about anywhere, doing nearly anything that comes to mind, after accomplishing so much as a championship-winning coach in college and the NFL, the multimillion-dollar contracts he received as reward for such efforts. But after a year away from the NFL, the 74-year-old Carroll chose to return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emeka Egbuka’s first month in the NFL with the Buccaneers has been impressive
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Emeka Egbuka caught a deep ball that sailed through two defenders and raced toward the end zone before slowing down at the 1, turning around and walking backward to complete a 77-yard touchdown catch. The rookie wide receiver had an impressive first month with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Egbuka has 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers advance to NL Division Series with terrific offense, starting pitching and shaky bullpen
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The starting pitching is terrific. The offense is clicking. The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened the postseason on a roll in defense of their World Series title. If their bullpen can stop blowing up, they might just be the first team since the New York Yankees 25 years ago to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mind the gap: British fans of Cleveland Browns know the risks but stay loyal to hard-luck underdog
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — In the mid-80s, Matt Chambers typed up letters to every NFL team and mailed them from Towcester, England. The youngster expressed his love of American football. One team wrote back. “Two or three months later, I got a big package from the Cleveland Browns,” Chambers said. “There was an old cap, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s RJ Barrett unfazed by trade rumours and evolving role with Toronto Raptors
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
RJ Barrett isn’t fazed by his ever-changing role on the Toronto Raptors or even the rumours that he might be traded this season. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., led the Raptors with 21.1 points per game in the 2024-25 campaign and was second on the team with an average of 5.4 assists over his 58 games. ... Read More »
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