National Sports
Colts cornerback Xavien Howard ends comeback amid poor performance through 1st 4 games
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cornerback Xavien Howard is ending his comeback bid after only four games with the Indianapolis Colts. Team officials announced after practice Wednesday that the 32-year-old, two-time league interceptions champion had been placed on the reserve/retired list. The move comes three days after he gave up seven receptions on 10 passes for 112 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gushue, Dunstone open curling’s PointsBet Invitational with victories
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CALGARY — Brad Gushue and Matt Dunstone opened curling’s PointsBet Invitational with wins. Gushue defeated Canadian men’s junior champion Calan MacIsaac 8-6 and Dunstone downed Ryan Kleiter 5-3 in the first draw of the 20-team bonspiel in Calgary. On the women’s side, Kate Cameron beat Kayla Skrlik 11-9, Corryn Brown was a 9-4 winner over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erling Haaland closes in on Lionel Messi’s Champions League record
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Having set a new Champions League record last time out, Erling Haaland is fast approaching another. The Manchester City striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the competition with one against Napoli last month. His half-century came in his 49th appearance — smashing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of 50 in 62 games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers strand team playoff-record 15 runners in loss to Guardians in Game 2 of AL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers kept coming to bat with runners in scoring position in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the Cleveland Guardians. With one exception, they failed to come through, paving the way for Cleveland’s 6-1 victory that evened the best-of-three series Wednesday. The Tigers had a franchise postseason-record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach Zac Taylor, Bengals remain committed to Jake Browning at QB
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — While two struggling offenses already have made changes at quarterback, the Cincinnati Bengals are staying committed to Jake Browning. For now. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he doesn’t feel the need to add competition at the position while throwing his support behind Browning despite back-to-back poor starts since replacing the injured Joe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid puts drop against Chiefs, injuries behind him with refocused approach
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid figured it took well into June for his two sore knees to feel right again. What still lingers is the sting of disappointment Kincaid experienced in how last season ended with a loss at Kansas City in the AFC championship game. Facing fourth-and-5 at midfield ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins make young player development a clear focus in the search for their next manager
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The next manager of the Minnesota Twins will inherit an uncertain outlook for next season, with an in-flux ownership group yet to determine what the payroll will be and the front office thus unable to promise whether certain players will remain on the roster. President Derek Falvey, after the firing of manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Money well spent: Ishbia’s investment into WNBA’s Mercury pays off fast with surprise run to Finals
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s a typical day for the Phoenix Mercury at their recently built, $100 million downtown practice facility, with players, coaches and support staff making the final preparations for their surprise trip to the WNBA Finals. The 58,000-square-foot complex has everything a team needs to be successful — two full-size courts, a weight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxson Dart and the Giants adjust on the fly to life without Malik Nabers
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After learning his season was over because of a torn ACL in his right knee, Malik Nabers had a long talk on the phone with friend and fellow New York Giants receiver Jalin Hyatt. Nabers’ message was clear, even through the pain. “He just told me it’s my chance,” Hyatt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints’ Young and Ruiz out against Giants. Hill and Moreau back at practice
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans defensive end Chase Young will miss his fifth straight game and starting right guard Cesar Ruiz also will be unable to play against the New York Giants on Sunday, Saints coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday. Young has been sidelined since straining a calf muscle during a Week 1 practice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice, and there were plenty of others also out
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Now the Baltimore Ravens have to face the most daunting of challenges — the possibility of playing without quarterback Lamar Jackson. The two-time MVP did not practice Wednesday, three days after he left a loss at Kansas City with a hamstring injury. By the time that game ended, all four ... Read More »
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