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Talented Tampa Bay Lightning are aiming for playoff success and another run at the Stanley Cup
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning Last season: 47-27-8, lost to Florida in first round. COACH: Jon Cooper (13th season with Tampa Bay; 572-306-83). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Ottawa. DEPARTURES: C Luke Glendening, D Nick Perbix, RW Cam Atkinson, LW Isaac Howard, LF Conor Sheary. ADDITIONS: C Pontus Holmberg, LW Boris Katchouk, RW Jakob Pelletier, C Sam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions’ Alim McNeill back at practice for first time since ACL tear last season
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions welcomed Alim McNeill back to the practice field, starting the 21-day evaluation period before he comes back to play after having a season-ending knee injury last season. “He’s ready to go,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday. “I’m sorry for some of those guys that are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup games. Trump suggested last week he could declare cities “not safe” for the 104-game soccer tournament next summer and alter a detailed hosting plan that FIFA confirmed in 2022. It includes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers running backs coach Skip Peete is doing fine after medical episode at practice
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs coach Skip Peete was in stable condition after experiencing a medical episode during the team’s walk-through practice Wednesday, and coach Todd Bowles later said he was primarily dehydrated. Team medical personnel attended to Peete, who was responsive and coherent before being transported for further medical evaluations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps captain Gauld to return in Canadian Championship final
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is set to return from a lengthy knee injury Wednesday when his team hosts Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final. The team has not announced whether the 29-year-old Scottish attacking midfielder will be in the starting lineup or available off the bench. Gauld has not played since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinner beats American teenager Tien to win China Open title before Shanghai Masters
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Jannik Sinner won the China Open by beating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in Wednesday’s final to continue his preparations for the Shanghai Masters. Sinner rebounded from his U.S. Open disappointment by winning his third title of the season — his 21st overall — with a dominant performance against the 19-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Notre Dame is relying on a high-scoring offense to get back into the playoff picture
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 21 Notre Dame protected quarterback C.J. Carr in his first career start, a top 10 matchup on the road. Since unleashing Carr in the second game, the Fighting Irish offense has become a scoring machine. Notre Dame has topped the 40-point mark in three straight games and the 50-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire goalie Connor Ingram from Mammoth for future considerations
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goalie Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth for future considerations. The Mammoth will retain $800,000 of Ingram’s $1.95 million salary for the upcoming season in the deal announced on Wednesday. Ingram returned from the NHL’s player assistance program last season just before the start of training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!London’s Wembley Stadium will host Big 12 teams Arizona State and Kansas for its 1st college game
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Arizona State and Kansas will play in the first college football game at London’s Wembley Stadium next year. The Big 12 Conference announced Wednesday that the Wildcats and Jayhawks will meet in the Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19. It will be the league’s third game in Europe over two seasons. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champion Gruchalla-Wesierski retires from Canadian rowing team
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
VICTORIA — Olympic rowing champion Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski has retired from the Canadian national team, Rowing Canada announced Wednesday. The 34-year-old Montreal-born, Calgary-raised athlete won gold in the women’s eights at the Tokyo Games, just weeks after a cycling crash left her with a broken collarbone and 56 stitches. She added a silver medal with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a 111-point season that included Ovechkin’s record, the Capitals try for an encore
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Washington Capitals Last season: 51-22-9, reached second round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (91-53-20 in two seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Boston. DEPARTURES: F Andrew Mangiapane, F Taylor Raddysh, F Lars Eller. ADDITIONS: F Justin Sourdif, D Declan Chisholm. GOALIES: Logan Thompson (31-6-6, 2.49 goals-against average, 0.910 save percentage), Charlie Lindgren (20-14-3, 2.73, 0.896). ... Read More »
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