National Sports
Gauff beats hard-hitting Lys to reach China Open semifinals
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Defending champion Coco Gauff reached the semifinals of the China Open for the third straight year after beating hard-hitting Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. The second-seeded American was troubled on her serve and conceded seven break-point chances in Beijing. But Lys, a German player seeking her first career WTA title, could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US-eligible Nathaniel Brown gets first call-up by Germany for World Cup qualifiers
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — To help turn around a troubled qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is looking to a player who would be eligible to represent the United States. Left back Nathaniel “Nene” Brown was called up by Germany on Thursday for qualifying games on Oct. 10 against Luxembourg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan opts to bat first against Bangladesh at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Thursday. Both teams progressed to the World Cup out of the qualifying round in Lahore this year. Bangladesh edged past West Indies on net run-rate. Bangladesh hasn’t played any ODIs since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars have a returning coach and the talent for another deep postseason run
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Dallas Stars Last season: 50-26-6, lost to Edmonton in Western Conference Final. COACH: Glen Gulutzan, hired July 1 (294-146-125 over four seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Winnipeg. DEPARTURES: Coach Pete DeBoer, RW Evgenii Dadonov, C Mikael Granlund, LW Mason Marchment, D Cody Ceci, D Matt Dumba. ADDITIONS: Gulutzan, C Radek Faksa, D Vladislav Kolyachonok, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long-struggling Ducks chase their owner’s playoff mandate under new coach Joel Quenneville
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Anaheim Ducks Last season: 35-37-10, missed playoffs for a team-record seventh straight season. COACH: Joel Quenneville (first season with Anaheim; 1,768-969-572 career). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Seattle. DEPARTURES: Coach Greg Cronin, G John Gibson, F Trevor Zegras, F Robby Fabbri, F Isac Lundestrom. ADDITIONS: Quenneville and assistants Jay Woodcroft, Ryan McGill and Andrew Brewer; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights co-favorites for Stanley Cup with addition of Mitch Marner to veteran core
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights Last season: 50-22-10, won the Pacific Division, lost in second round to Edmonton. COACH: Bruce Cassidy (438-228-9-80 and 78 ties over 12 seasons with 3 teams). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Los Angeles Kings. DEPARTURES: D Alex Pietrangelo, C/RW Nicolas Roy, D Nic Hague. ADDITIONS: RW Mitch Marner, F Colton Sissons, D ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA Kings return for another shot at playoff success after 4 straight 1st-round losses to Oilers
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Los Angeles Kings Last season: 48-25-9, lost to Edmonton in the first round for fourth straight year. COACH: Jim Hiller (third season with Los Angeles; 69-37-10 career). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 7 vs. Colorado. DEPARTURES: General manager Rob Blake, D Vladislav Gavrikov, D Jordan Spence, F Tanner Jeannot. ADDITIONS: GM Ken Holland, F Corey Perry, F ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Mammoth hoping to ride talented young core to first playoff berth in 6 years
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Utah Mammoth Last season: 38-31-13 (89 points), missed the playoffs. COACH: Andre Tourigny (sixth season with Utah; 127-162-39 career). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Colorado. DEPARTURES: F Josh Doan, D Michael Kesselring, C Nick Bjugstad, F Matias Maccelli. ADDITIONS: F JJ Peterka, D Nate Schmidt, G Vitek Vaněček, F Brandon Tanev. GOALIES: Karel Vejmelka (26-22-8, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose Sharks aim for big leap with Celebrini and Smith leading the charge
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
San Jose Sharks Last season: 20-52-12, missed playoffs. COACH: Ryan Warsofsky (20-52-12 in one season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Marc-Edouard Vlasic, D Henry Thrun, D Jan Rutta, G Alexandar Georgiev, G Georgi Romanov, F Nikolai Kovalenko. ADDITIONS: F Michael Misa, D John Klingberg, D Dmitry Orlov, F Jeff Skinner, F Adam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville Predators trying to ignore critics after falling short of high expectations last season
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Nashville Predators Last season: 30-44-8, missed playoffs. COACH: Andrew Brunette (third season with Nashville; 128-92-19 for career). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Columbus. DEPARTURES: G Scott Wedgewood, F Colton Sissons, D Jeremy Lauzon, assistant coach Todd Richards. ADDITIONS: C Brady Martin, LW Erik Haula, D Cameron Reid, D Nic Hague, D Nick Perbix, assistant coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Avalanche have big expectations with Landeskog’s return and Burns’ leadership
By Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2025
Colorado Avalanche Last season: 49-29-4, lost to Dallas in first round. COACH: Jared Bednar, 10th season (390-246-64). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 7 at Los Angeles Kings. DEPARTURES: F Charlie Coyle, F Jonathan Drouin, D Erik Johnson, D Ryan Lindgren, F Miles Wood. ADDITIONS: D Brent Burns, F Victor Olofsson. GOALIES: Scott Wedgewood (13-4-1 with Colorado, 1.99 ... Read More »
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