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West Indies wins the toss and chooses to bat in the first cricket test against India
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss Thursday and decided to bat first in the opening cricket test against India. Shubman Gill will lead India for the first time on home soil — the new test skipper had previously been in in charge for a 2-2 away draw against England. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Los Angeles Dodgers sweep Cincinnati with an 8-4 victory to advance to face Philadelphia in an NL Division Series
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers sweep Cincinnati with an 8-4 victory to advance to face Philadelphia in an NL Division Series. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win fourth straight Canadian Championship
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps hoisted the Voyageurs Cup for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday. Ali Ahmed scored twice as the ‘Caps, who play in Major League Soccer, downed Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC 4-2 in the Canadian Championship final. Thomas Muller contributed a goal and an assist for the Whitecaps, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CALGARY — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks rolled past the Calgary Flames 8-1 on Wednesday in NHL pre-season action. Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, Derek Forbort and Aatu Raty provided the rest of the offence for Vancouver (3-2-0). Kevin Lankinen made 29 saves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akie Iwai shoots 8-under 64 at Hoakalei to lead LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Akie Iwai shot an 8-under 64 in calm morning conditions Wednesday at Hoakalei Country Club to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship. She played alongside twin sister Chisato. “It was fun,” Akie said. “I’m looking forward to tomorrow, too.” The 23-year-old Japanese sisters have each won this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Chisholm Jr. a gamer for Yankees in season-saving playoff win over Red Sox
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Left out of the starting lineup for the New York Yankees’ playoff opener, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was understandably unhappy. Any accomplished player would be. Chisholm just has a different way of blowing off steam. “I played `MLB: The Show’ and mercy-ruled someone,” he said. “That’s how I get my stress off.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders rally late to pull out 4-3 overtime victory over Cataractes in QMJHL
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
SHAWINIGAN — Marcus Kearsey completed his hat trick with the game-winning goal 36 seconds into overtime as the Charlottetown Islanders rallied to a 4-3 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. William Shields scored the other for Charlottetown (4-0-0-1) as part of a run of four unanswered goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville wins U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 victory over Austin
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sam Surridge converted a penalty in the 60th minute and Nashville SC won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 victory over Austin FC on Wednesday night. Hany Mukhtar also scored for Nashville, which secured a spot in the 2026 CONCACF Champions Cup with the victory. It was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell says severe cramps left her lower body feeling numb in loss to Aces
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell said Wednesday that a medical condition prevented her muscles from functioning properly and left her unable to move her legs during Tuesday night’s WNBA semifinal. Mitchell made the announcement on her social media account. The scary scene played out late in the third quarter of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Heat, Nikola Jovic agree on 4-year extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic have agreed on the framework of a four-year, $62.4 million extension, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the contract has not been signed. It’s a significant commitment by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox use 7 pitchers in their AL Wild Card Game 2 loss to the Yankees
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Cora had such a short leash on Brayan Bello in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday night that the Boston Red Sox starter lasted just 2 1/3 innings before giving way to a left-handed reliever. Playing that matchup game worked initially, and Cora kept calling on ... Read More »
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