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Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season
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 after a second straight disappointing season. Minnesota announced Baldelli’s firing following a season marked by a major selloff leading up to the trade deadline after the team faltered in June and failed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 10 Alabama down 2 LBs, with Russaw out indefinitely and Latham out for the season
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 10 Alabama will be without starting outside linebacker Qua Russaw for “an extended period” with a broken foot, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday. The sophomore suffered the injury early in a 24-21 win at Georgia on Saturday and was scheduled for surgery this week. He played just eight snaps against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby setting high expectations for 2029 Women’s World Cup in Australia
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Basking in the afterglow of the best Women’s Rugby World Cup yet, World Rugby warned success may be gauged differently when Australia hosts the next tournament in 2029. The England-hosted tournament, capped by the home team beating Canada 33-13 in the final at sold-out Twickenham on Saturday, smashed already-ambitious forecasts for revenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers face injury woes with Purdy’s toe and short week ahead of Rams clash
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have little time to focus on the four turnovers, leaky run defense and lack of a pass rush that contributed to their first loss of the season. They have more pressing concerns starting with the health of quarterback Brock Purdy following a 26-21 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porzingis says he’s fully recovered from mystery illness as he adds ‘gunpowder’ to Hawks new lineup
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis still can’t explain the mystery illness that kept sapping his strength during his 2024-25 season with the Boston Celtics. Porzingis is just glad he’s now fully healthy as he prepares to enter his first season with the Atlanta Hawks, who have relied too heavily on Trae Young’s scoring and assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage goalkeeper dies from head injuries after collision in a game in Spain
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — A 19-year-old goalkeeper has died from head injuries after a collision with another player in a fifth-division match in Spain. Soccer officials in Spain said on Monday that Colindres goalkeeper RaĂşl RamĂrez was declared brain dead and his family decided to donate his organs. The goalkeeper had been hospitalized since the collision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers take enormous step backward after getting blown out by the Patriots
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One week after a morale-boosting 30-0 rout of the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers took an enormous step backward by allowing 42 consecutive points in a lopsided 42-13 road loss to the New England Patriots, leaving serious questions about the direction of the franchise. The Patriots spotted the Panthers a 6-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No update on Lamar Jackson, but Baltimore’s Nnamdi Madubuike is done for the season
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — There was no update Monday on Lamar Jackson’s hamstring issue, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh announced another bit of devastating injury news — defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike is out for the season. The Ravens put Madubuike on injured reserve over the weekend because of a neck problem. Harbaugh did not comment further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida is getting highly touted freshman receiver Dallas Wilson back in time for No. 9 Texas
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has offensive help on the way, a freshman receiver who just might make a difference against No. 9 Texas on Saturday. Dallas Wilson is practicing for the first time since injuring his left foot in training camp and is scheduled to make his collegiate debut against the Longhorns, coach Billy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans to host the 2027-28 college football national championship, AP source says
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans will host the college football national championship game for the 2027 season, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement involving Gov. Jeff Landry was scheduled for Wednesday. The game will be held in ... Read More »
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