National Sports
New Hasbro studio in Montreal will produce Dungeons & Dragons video game
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Toy manufacturer Hasbro is opening a new video game studio in Montreal that will serve as a production hub for the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. The arrival of the Wizards of the Coast division will create 200 jobs, said Dan Ayoub, who will head the new Montreal office, in an interview Tuesday conducted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies announce GM Bill Schmidt stepping down after one of worst seasons in MLB history
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies announced Wednesday that general manager Bill Schmidt stepped down after one of the worst seasons in baseball history. A search is underway for his replacement. Schmidt has been with the organization since 1999, including the last four seasons as general manager. The Rockies turned in their third straight 100-loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Rockies say GM Bill Schmidt is stepping down after one of the worst seasons in MLB history
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies say GM Bill Schmidt is stepping down after one of the worst seasons in MLB history. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers pick up Utah Mammoth goalie Ingram for future considerations
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations. The 27-year-old, who cleared waivers last week, will report to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Utah is retaining US$800,000 of Ingram’s $1.95-million average annual value. Ingram entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in March following his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB announces Blue Jays broadcast schedule for first two games of ALDS
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open the post-season with an afternoon matchup. MLB announced the schedule for the first two games of the American League Division Series on Wednesday. If Boston wins its AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees, Toronto begins the playoffs Saturday against the Red Sox at 1:08 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers lead with 26 pitch clock violations. Baz tops pitchers with 6, Butler heads batters with 3
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this season, while Tampa Bay’s Shane Baz led pitchers and the Athletics’ Lawrence Butler was first among batters as the overall big league total dropped substantially once again. Los Angeles committed one more violation than the Mets, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four years after hitting waivers, Montembeault enjoying life as Canadiens’ No. 1
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
BROSSARD — Samuel Montembeault wears one of hockey’s highest-pressure jobs lightly. Rather than cracking under the expectations of backstopping the Montreal Canadiens — a franchise with a long line of Quebec goaltending legends — he rarely loses his grin. “I’m just enjoying life,” said the 28-year-old netminder. “I always have a smile on my face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa State cornerbacks Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper out for season with knee injuries
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
AMES, Iowa (AP) — No. 14 Iowa State’s secondary will be without longtime starters Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper the rest of the season because of knee injuries. Coach Matt Campbell announced Tuesday that Williams damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee late in the Cyclones’ 39-14 win over Arizona on Saturday. Cooper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils agree with defenseman Luke Hughes on a 7-year, $63 million contract
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with young defenseman Luke Hughes on a seven-year contract worth $63 million. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the deal Wednesday. Hughes will count $9 million against the salary cap through the 2031-32 NHL season — $1 million more annually than brother and No. 1 center Jack. Luke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won’t return to dugout next season
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season. The Braves announced Thursday that the 69-year-old Snitker will move to an advisory role and will be inducted into the team’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Sky’s the limit’: NHLers happy to be focusing on hockey’s future, not labour talks
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Jordan Eberle remembers the roller-coaster. It wasn’t an enjoyable ride. Unsettled about the present. Unsure about the future. Unable to really plan ahead. With a pair of NHL seasons already under his belt more than a decade ago, Eberle was gearing up for a campaign that had massive clouds hanging overhead — an impending work ... Read More »
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