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Real Madrid travels 4,000 miles for a Champions League match
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Real Madrid takes a long, unprecedented trip to Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty in the Champions League on Tuesday. Kazakhstan joined UEFA in 2002 having previously competed in the Asian Football Confederation. The western part of Kazakhstan is geographically part of Europe, but Madrid – the record 15-time European champion – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG’s Kvaratskhelia to miss Champions League game against Barcelona but Neves back
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain will be without star winger Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia for the Champions League group game at Barcelona on Wednesday. Kvaratskhelia was replaced at halftime in Saturday’s home win against Auxerre with a reported thigh injury. But Vitinha, who came off late in the first half against Auxerre, and fellow midfielder JoĂŁo Neves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Cricket World Cup begins with Sri Lanka bowling first to India
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Captain Chamari Athapaththu won the coin toss and opted for Sri Lanka to bowl first against India in the opening match of the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Eight teams will contest 31 matches for a chance to lift the trophy on Nov. 2 after the final in either Colombo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinner advances to China Open men’s final and Gauff to women’s quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Top-seeded Jannik Sinner won his 11th straight career match against Alex de Minaur and advanced to the final of the China Open on Tuesday. Sinner’s 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory earned him a ninth straight final at hard-court tournaments, which will be on Wednesday against Daniil Medvedev or Learner Tien. The No. 2-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ricardo Pepi to miss Champions League game and US friendlies in doubt
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — United States forward Ricardo Pepi was a doubt to be picked for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia after a leg injury on club duty last weekend. Pepi “sustained a minor strain in his thigh” his club PSV Eindhoven said. He left during the first half of Eindhoven’s 2-1 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA Media Day in photos: Portraits and behind the scenes moments
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases the NBA’s Media Days, the official start of the new season for every team. AP News sports: https://apnews.com/sports AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews/ The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New stadium for AC Milan and Inter closer after San Siro sale approved
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Inter Milan passed a major hurdle in owning their own stadium after the city council approved the sale of San Siro to the clubs early Tuesday after a nearly 12-hour overnight debate. The vote to sell the existing stadium and the surrounding areas was passed 24-20 at about 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers host the Reds in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (83-79, third in the NL Central during the regular season) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, first in the NL West during the regular season) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 9:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (7-4, 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 132 strikeouts); Dodgers: Blake Snell (5-4, 2.35 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 72 strikeouts) BOTTOM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Detroit Tigers (87-75, second in the AL Central during the regular season) vs. Cleveland Guardians (88-74, first in the AL Central during the regular season) Cleveland; Tuesday, 1:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (13-6, 2.21 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 241 strikeouts); Guardians: Gavin Williams (12-5, 3.06 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 173 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees and Red Sox square off to begin the AL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
Boston Red Sox (89-73, third in the AL East during the regular season) vs. New York Yankees (94-68, second in the AL East during the regular season) New York; Tuesday, 6:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (18-5, 2.59 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 255 strikeouts); Yankees: Max Fried (19-5, 2.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 189 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs and Padres square off to start the NL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on September 30th, 2025
San Diego Padres (90-72, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Chicago Cubs (92-70, second in the NL Central during the regular season) Chicago; Tuesday, 3:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Nick Pivetta (13-5, 2.87 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 190 strikeouts); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (14-8, 3.21 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 154 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: ... Read More »
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