National Sports
Chisholm back in Yankees’ lineup for Game 2 against Red Sox
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. was back in the New York Yankees’ starting lineup Wednesday night in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. A left-handed hitter, the two-time All-Star began the opener on the bench with the Yankees facing ace left-hander Garrett Crochet. Chisholm entered on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rocchio, Naylor power 5-run eighth inning as Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. George Valera also went deep as the Guardians forced a deciding game in the best-of-three series. The winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Trump Truth Social post on ‘un-American’ Blue Jays is a fake
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League East Division title since 2015 with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, but a screenshot shared online of a supposed Truth Social post from Donald Trump suggested the U.S. president wasn’t on board with the Jays’ playoff run. The post, written in all-capital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal panel dismisses NCAA appeal of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s injunction
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals panel on Wednesday dismissed the NCAA’s eligibility case against Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who is playing this season under a preliminary injunction. All three judges agreed with the dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in a quick ruling returned after hearing only oral arguments Sept. 16 in Nashville. Judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brock Purdy out for 49ers’ game against Rams with toe injury
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his third game of the season for the San Francisco 49ers because of an injury to his toe. Purdy missed games in Week 2 and 3 with the injured toe before returning this past Sunday against Jacksonville. He came out of that game with more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europe’s Ryder Cup victory over U.S. a popular one with Proline sports bettors
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Europe held on for a 15-13 victory over the United States on Sunday to continue its dominance in the Ryder Cup. Europe has captured 11 of the last 14 competitions but earned its first victory on American soil since 2012. And it was a popular win for Proline bettors. According to the Ontario Lottery and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss Rockets’ season opener after ankle surgery
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while recovering from off-season ankle surgery. Coach Ime Udoka was asked Wednesday after training camp if Finney-Smith would be ready for Houston’s opener against Oklahoma City on Oct. 21. “No, probably not,” Udoka said. He added that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nesbitt first Canadian golfer to level up for 2026 season – but maybe not the last
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Fall is the last gasp before winter shuts golf down for recreational players, but it’s also when professional players have a chance to move up to the next level of the sport. Drew Nesbitt was the lone Canadian to make the jump from the third-tier PGA Tour Americas to the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Eagles will stay undefeated and edge the Broncos in a close, tough game
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles keep finding ways to win. The Denver Broncos are aiming to hand them that first loss. Coming off a lopsided rout over Cincinnati on Monday night, the Broncos (2-2) have a tough challenge with a short turnaround going to face the reigning Super Bowl champs. The Eagles (4-0) needed a last-second blocked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At 58, Tom Cillo is tackling his dream of playing college football
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The shouts of “Yeah, Tom!” started the moment Tom Cillo crossed the white paint on the sideline and stepped onto the field at Girardi Stadium. After a couple of bounces to expend some of the nervous energy and a playful cup of his left ear toward the crowd, the oldest freshman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3-time Colts All-Pro Shaquille Leonard set to announce retirement at Sunday’s game against Raiders
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts star Shaquille Leonard introduced himself to the team during his first training camp practice by intercepting Andrew Luck. It didn’t take the linebacker long to show the rest of the league he could change games, too. The three-time All-Pro and 2018 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year will ... Read More »
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