National Sports
Stephen Strasburg returns to San Diego State as special assistant to head coach
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Stephen Strasburg is going back to school. The former Washington Nationals ace and 2019 World Series MVP has been hired by San Diego State as a special assistant to head coach Kevin Vance. The program announced the move on Monday, saying Strasburg “will lend his support to all aspects of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Former Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan. Court records show Kesler, 41, was arraigned via Zoom on Monday in Bloomfield Hills District Court and pleaded not guilty to both misdemeanour charges. The offences are alleged to have occurred on Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns go into bye week with myriad problems to solve on offense
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
Besides Myles Garrett setting a franchise single-game record with five sacks, the Cleveland Browns’ only solace from Sunday’s 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots is that they have extra time to fix their myriad problems. The Browns (2-6) have a bye this week before the second half of the season begins with a Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders focused on rebounding from Colorado’s loss, not coaching future after health concerns
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Deion Sanders refuses to look too far down the road and especially not in regard to how his recent health concerns might impact any decision on returning as Colorado’s coach next season or beyond. All he’s focused on at the moment is bouncing back from the Buffaloes’ 53-7 loss at Utah last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans cheer for the Blue Jays, even in Canada’s northernmost city
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
Baseball fever has reached the Arctic. In Canada’s northernmost city, fans are packing The Storehouse Bar and Grill in Iqaluit to cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoffs and World Series run. Valerie Hill, the bar’s general store manager, said fan turnout has been unlike anything she has seen in her two years running the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The win over Chicago was just part of Baltimore’s best overall day of the season
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tyler Huntley and the Baltimore Ravens could breathe a little easier after finally snapping their four-game losing streak. They had no idea how good their day would eventually get. While Huntley was stepping in for injured quarterback Lamar Jackson and leading Baltimore past Chicago 30-16 on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-riddled 49ers fall to Texans as defense struggles and offense sputters
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The long string of injuries that have haunted the San Francisco 49ers all season finally became too much to overcome for at least one week. The defense missing its top two players couldn’t get off the field, the offense led by backup quarterback Mac Jones and mostly reserve receivers never ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs continue to weigh massive Arrowhead renovation or new domed stadium in Kansas or Missouri
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are continuing to work on stadium options on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line, one of which would be a massive renovation of aging Arrowhead Stadium and the other a new domed stadium capable of hosting major events. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt declined to provide a timetable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zion Williamson misses first game of the season because of left foot bone bruise
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson won’t play for New Orleans against the Boston Celtics on Monday night because of a left foot bone bruise. It’s the first missed game of the season for the oft-injured Williamson, who is off to a strong start. He scored 27 points in each of the Pelicans’ first two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Brendan Rodgers resigned as the Celtic manager on Monday and former boss Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney were put in temporary charge. Rodgers’ second spell at Celtic ended a day after Celtic lost at Hearts 3-1 and was second in the Scottish Premiership but eight points behind Hearts. “Celtic Football Club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA opens new draw for World Cups, with fans from co-host countries getting an edge
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket window is open again. And this time residents in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the co-host countries, are getting a bit of a leg up in the lottery to get tickets. The so-called Early Ticket Draw opened Monday and runs through Friday at 11 a.m. ET, with a ... Read More »
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