October 12th, 2025

National Sports

Celtics star Jayson Tatum feeling ‘no pressure’ to rush rehab as Celtics open camp without him

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum wants to return to playing in an NBA game as soon as possible. He also doesn’t feel any added push for that to happen just five months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. “No pressure,” Tatum said Monday at the Celtics’ media day. “No pressure to return back any sooner ... Read More »

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Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons. Baldelli’s dismissal came after a second straight dispiriting finish by the Twins, this one marked by a major selloff leading up to the ... Read More »

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Reach for the top gets new meaning with climbing program at MacLachlan College

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

TORONTO — Reach for the top has a new meaning these days at MacLachlan College. The private school in Oakville, Ont., is home to a new high-performance sport climbing program, created by Canadian climbers Zach and Madison Richardson. The program started with the school year in early September. The school already had a climbing club, ... Read More »

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Durant excited to be playing in Texas again after blockbuster summer trade to Houston Rockets

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — The last time Kevin Durant played for a Texas team, he was a freshman at the University of Texas. On his 37th birthday on Monday he was officially introduced as a Houston Rocket, returning to the state he’s long been fond of. “It feels amazing to be back here,” he said at ... Read More »

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Al-Hilal tops group with thrilling win over Nasaf Qarshi in Asian Champions League

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

QARSHI, Uzbekistan (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal won at Uzbekistan’s Nasaf Qarshi 3-2 to move to the top of its group in the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday with maximum points from two games. Sardorbek Bakhromov’s long-range effort canceled out Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s opener in the first half. After the break, Franc international Theo Hernandez ... Read More »

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NCAA rule change leads to mass redistribution of talent between CHL and college hockey

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

Cale Makar has difficulty recognizing the college hockey landscape in the wake of a seismic shift that has transformed the sport in the mere five years since he left UMass to join Colorado in the NHL. From the introduction of name, image and likeness money to the NCAA lifting its ban on Canadian Hockey League ... Read More »

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Wembanyama healthier, happier and even taller after returning from surgery for deep vein thrombosis

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For all he had already accomplished in life, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama realized he truly had not done much. Lying in a hospital bed awaiting surgery that could potentially save his life, much less an NBA career, Wembanyama waited for relief from a deep vein thrombosis in his right ... Read More »

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to defend their NBA title with familiar faces

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows the outside view of him and the Oklahoma City Thunder squad he leads have changed significantly in the past year. Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and the Thunder are the defending NBA champions — firsts for both. Now, a team that rarely was seen beyond its local market ... Read More »

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LeBron not thinking about retirement or son Bryce’s future as he begins 23rd NBA season with Lakers

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James reported to his 23rd training camp on Monday and gave no indication whether it will be his last. After an offseason filled with his usual extensive work on his game — and a new passion for work on his golf game — the top scorer in NBA history ... Read More »

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With training camp set to begin, Warriors wait on Jonathan Kuminga’s unsettled contract situation

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is prepared to begin his 17th NBA training camp Tuesday without a full squad. The Golden State Warriors all hope it’s not for long. They are still waiting on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s decision and the planned signing of veteran big man Al Horford on a multiyear contract. ... Read More »

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Browns acquire Cam Robinson from Texans amid offensive tackle injuries

By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns acquired offensive tackle Cam Robinson from the Houston Texans in a trade involving late-round draft picks. Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the trade during his Monday news conference. The Browns sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Texans for the ninth-year offensive lineman and a 2027 seventh-round selection. Cleveland ... Read More »

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