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Cards place Trey Benson on injured reserve with knee injury; running back could return this season
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have placed running back Trey Benson on injured reserve because of a knee injury, putting another dent into the team’s backfield depth. Coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed on Wednesday that Benson will be out at least four weeks, but could return later in the season. The second-year back out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sole possession of second in West Division up for grabs when Lions host Stampeders
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions appear to be making their late-season push. B.C. (8-7) has won three straight and five-of-seven games overall to climb into a three-way tie for second in the West Division. The Lions can take sole possession of the No. 2 spot with a home win Saturday night over the Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rough start: Cleveland’s DeLauter drops fly ball in center field on first ball hit to him in majors
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chase DeLauter had an inauspicious start to his major league career. Luckily for him and the Cleveland Guardians, it didn’t end up being costly. DeLauter dropped a high fly ball hit to center field by Detroit’s Gleyber Torres during the first inning of Wednesday’s Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans out approximately 6 to 8 weeks with upper-body injury
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans will be out for six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old Evans is expected to miss the first few weeks of games, including Seattle’s season opener on Oct. 9 against the Anaheim Ducks. In August, the left-shot defenseman agreed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies GM Bill Schmidt steps down after one of the worst seasons in MLB history
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies stressed bringing a “new voice” and a “new vision” into the front office. Someone who hasn’t been around for three straight 100-loss seasons. Someone who hasn’t just gone through one of the worst seasons in baseball history. The team announced Wednesday that it was parting ways with general manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Houston Astros were the most successful team in 2025 video review challenges
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Big league teams improved their success in video reviews for the third straight year led by the Houston Astros, who were successful in 71.9% of their challenges. Houston won 23 of 32 challenges, Major League Baseball said. Milwaukee was next at 69.2%, followed by Philadelphia (66.7%), Arizona (66%) and Kansas City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Australia beats New Zealand by 89 runs at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
INDORE, India (AP) — Ashleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in the Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia began its title defense by beating New Zealand by 89 runs on Wednesday. Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 balls with 16 fours and a six as Australia notched up 326 runs in 49.3 overs. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Paralympian takes holistic approach as Timbers’ mental performance coach
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Before the start of every match, the Portland Timbers sit together in the locker room, close their eyes and collectively take a deep breath before exhaling slowly. Lacey Henderson quietly tells the players to ground themselves, feeling the floor beneath their feet. “Then I’ll drop something to meditate on. Most recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is cleared to return to practice
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was medically cleared by team doctors and was set to fully participate in practice on Wednesday after missing two games with an injured left knee. “He’s definitely chomping at the bit to get going,” coach Dan Quinn said. Another bit of good news for the injury-hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins place Tyreek Hill on IR with knee injury, bring back veteran Cedrick Wilson Jr
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed receiver Tyreek Hill on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday and brought back veteran receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. Hill posted on his X account Wednesday morning that he had successful surgery to repair multiple damaged ligaments in his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The five-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Papaconstantinou claims bronze at world para athletics championships
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW DELHI — Marissa Papaconstantinou claimed Canada’s second medal of the world para athletics championships with a bronze in the women’s T64 100 metres Wednesday. Papaconstantinou, a three-time Paralympian from Toronto, crossed the finish line in 13.06 seconds. Fleur Jong captured gold in 12.29 seconds, and Marlene Van Gansewinkel took silver in 12.86. Both athletes ... Read More »
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