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‘Tried to maintain hope’: NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Sidney Crosby always held out hope. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also tried to keep a level head. His name already etched in Canada’s sporting lore after scoring the spine-tingling overtime winner in the men’s hockey final on home soil at the 2010 Vancouver Games, Crosby followed that up by leading a dominant, second podium-topping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA moves 2028 Women’s Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium to increase capacity
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has decided to hold the 2028 Women’s Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis instead of the arena where the Pacers and Fever play their games. The change announced Tuesday by the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee means the event will gain approximately 13,000 seats. The plan is to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Canada defender Moise Bombito has returned to the men’s national team roster for games against Australia and Colombia in the October FIFA international window. The Canadian men, who rose to a record No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings, host No. 25 Australia in Bombito’s hometown of Montreal on Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA fines Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve a record $15,000 for conduct and comments: AP Source
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 by the WNBA for her comments and conduct after her team’s Game 3 semifinal loss to the Phoenix Mercury, a person familiar with the penalty told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars sign quarterback Carter Bradley, the son of one of their former head coaches
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback Carter Bradley to their practice squad Tuesday, bringing in the son of one of the franchise’s former head coaches, Gus Bradley. The Jaguars released quarterback Seth Henigan to make room for Bradley on the 16-man practice squad. Bradley originally signed with Las Vegas as an undrafted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history, $136 million over 8 years
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
The Minnesota Wild signed star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million extension on Tuesday, giving him the richest contract in NHL history. Kaprizov will count $17 million against the salary cap beginning next season. It’s the highest annual average salary of any player since the league’s cap era began in 2005, surpassing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA committee proposes extended transfer window proposal to 15 days for student-athletes
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
College football authorities are seeking to extend the proposed notification-of-transfer period from 10 days to 15. The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee suggested the revision on Monday. The committee had initially recommended a 10-day window from Jan. 2-11. After receiving feedback from athletes, the proposal is being adjusted to 15 days, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays plan pair of intrasquad games ahead of division series opener
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will play a pair of intrasquad games this week in preparation for the start of the American League Division Series on Saturday. The team says that games on Wednesday and Thursday will last four to five innings and be structured as informal scrimmages. Blue Jays players will be joined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history, $136 million over 8 years
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
The Minnesota Wild have signed Kirill Kaprizov to the richest contract in NHL history at $136 million over eight years. General manager Bill Guerin announced the record-setting deal Tuesday. Kaprizov will count $17 million against the salary cap beginning next season. That is the highest annual salary of any player since the league’s cap era ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paula Badosa says she’s done for the season and vows to ‘come back stronger’ in 2026
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa is not expected to play again this year, saying she will keep fighting to try to “come back stronger” in 2026. Badosa made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday, a couple of days after she retired from the China Open because of a left hip injury. “There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Minnesota Wild have signed Kirill Kaprizov to the richest deal in NHL history, $136 million over 8 years
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed Kirill Kaprizov to the richest deal in NHL history, $136 million over 8 years. The Associated Press... Read More »
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