National Sports
Cleveland’s DeLauter drops fly ball in center on first ball in majors before making key play in 4th
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chase DeLauter had an eventful first four innings to his major league career. DeLauter dropped the first fly ball hit to him but later made a great throw to retire a Detroit baserunner during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. The rookie center fielder is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni wants to meld analytics with scouting
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Toboni punctuated many of his sentences by tacking on “Right?” during his introductory news conference as the new president of baseball operations for the Washington Nationals, which had the effect of sounding as though he wanted to add emphasis while also seeking consensus Wednesday. Just one example, from when he stated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erik Johnson retires after 17-year NHL career, highlighted by 2022 Stanley Cup win with Avalanche
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement Wednesday after a 17-year career that was highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche. Picked No. 1 in the 2006 NHL draft by St. Louis, Johnson was traded to the Avalanche as part of a blockbuster deal in 2011. He played in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Dillon Gabriel selected as Browns starting QB after Joe Flacco is benched
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Dillon Gabriel will get his first NFL start on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns face the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Browns announced on Wednesday that they were benching Joe Flacco after he struggled to lead the offense in the first four games. “From the second he’s been here, he’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets running back Braelon Allen seeking second opinion on ‘pretty serious’ knee injury
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is seeking a second medical opinion on what coach Aaron Glenn called a “pretty serious” knee injury that will likely sideline him for several weeks. Allen was injured early in the second quarter Monday night in New York’s 27-21 loss at Miami while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buster Posey doesn’t consider former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill San Francisco’s vacancy
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants executive Buster Posey doesn’t consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco. Posey, the club’s president of baseball operations, said Wednesday he had spoken to Bochy a couple of days earlier and mentioned there could be a position for the 70-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL fines Senators’ Cousins, Hodgson after chippy pre-season game against Canadiens
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW YORK — The NHL issued fines to Ottawa Senators forwards Nick Cousins and Hayden Hodgson on Wednesday after a heated 5-0 pre-season loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday in Quebec City. Cousins was fined US$2,148.44, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for slashing Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov in the right wrist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams look to extend winning streak over rival 49ers on Thursday night
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
San Francisco (3-1) at Los Angeles Rams (3-1) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Prime Video BetMGM NFL Odds: Rams by 7 Against the spread: 49ers 2-2; Rams 3-1 Series record: 49ers lead 78-71-3. Last meeting: Rams beat 49ers 12-6 in Santa Clara, California on Dec. 12, 2024. Last week: 49ers lost to Jaguars 26-21; Rams beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens QB Lamar Jackson absent from the portion of practice open to reporters
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not at practice Wednesday during the portion open to reporters. The two-time MVP left last weekend’s loss at Kansas City with a hamstring injury, and by the end of that game, all four of Baltimore’s first-team All-Pros from last season were injured. The Ravens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in ‘next phase’ of rehab but ankle still not fully healed
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
WARE, England (AP) — Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get “a little bit more active” but won’t be rushed back from a sprained right ankle, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. Carson Wentz is set to start his third straight game when Minnesota faces the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan hospitalized and 2 arrested following clashes ahead of Napoli-Sporting Champions League game
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — One Portuguese fan was hospitalized and two Napoli supporters were arrested following clashes before a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. Cars were damaged and chairs were thrown when the opposing fan groups came into contact in the city center ahead of the match at the Stadio Diego Maradona, ... Read More »
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