National Sports
Man dies after collapsing at Winnipeg charity boxing event, investigation underway
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
WINNIPEG — A man has died after suffering what appears to have been a medical emergency during a charity boxing match in Winnipeg. Boxing Canada, the governing body of Olympic-style boxing, says Robert Boyko, a man in his 50s who was in his first-ever competition, collapsed during the third and final round. The group’s executive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish club Valencia files lawsuit against Netflix over VinĂcius JĂşnior documentary
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spanish club Valencia said on Monday it filed a lawsuit against Netflix claiming falsehoods in a documentary about Brazil player VinĂcius JĂşnior. Valencia said the documentary mistakenly accused a large group of Valencia fans of making racist chants against the Real Madrid forward in a La Liga match in 2023. The club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to miss Wild Card Series vs. Yankees because of elbow injury
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will miss the AL Wild Card Series because of an injured elbow. A 31-year-old right-hander, Giolito had been expected to start the third game of the best-of-three series on Thursday, following Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello in Boston’s rotation. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Vancouver Canucks owner admitted misconduct to BC Securities Commission
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The BC Securities Commission says Vancouver businessman Arthur Griffiths has agreed to pay $30,000 for securities violations after investors in a cannabis company he headed lost their money. The commission says Griffiths — the former owner of the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Grizzlies — was the chief executive officer of RoccaVerde Wellness Corp. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Josh Allen leads Bills to 4-0 start, but concerns linger after close call in win over Saints
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — High expectations have their price, leaving Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills unhappy, but relieved, following a close call against the winless New Orleans Saints. “We want to go out there and score on every single drive,” Allen said. “Any time we stall or turn the ball over or punt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays will have tough division rival in ALDS. How do they match up?
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays did just enough to hold off the hard-charging New York Yankees in the race for the American League East title, clinching the division crown on the final day of the regular season with a 13-4 win Sunday over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The win gave the Blue Jays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Giants owner John Mara says he has been diagnosed with cancer
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara announced Monday he was recently diagnosed with cancer. Mara said in a statement released by the team that he has been following a treatment plan recommended by doctors. He did not disclose what form of cancer he has and asked for privacy on the matter. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wemby’s back. Kyrie and Tatum want to be back. Injuries were a talking point at NBA media days
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
Victor Wembanyama is back. Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum might be coming back. Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard don’t plan to play again until next season. Injuries are already big NBA news this season, even before most camps even open. Wembanyama, San Antonio’s All-Star center, is back and raring to go after being cleared this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers head into bye week seeking to correct costly mistakes from their past two games
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
After they played as well as any team in the NFL through their first two games, the Green Bay Packers got a reality check the past two weeks. Now they head into their bye week facing a crossroads after a 13-10 loss at Cleveland and a 40-40 tie at Dallas, causing them to fall behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years as Buster Posey seeks ‘different voice’
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buster Posey will search for a fresh managerial voice to guide the San Francisco Giants, someone with an “obsessive” work ethic and attention to detail. Manager Bob Melvin was fired Monday after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Posey, San Francisco’s President of Baseball Operations, announced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linebacker Devin Lloyd is a defensive catalyst for the Jaguars’ surprising start to the season
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Devin Lloyd hasn’t enjoyed a month like this since his rookie season. The Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker, the 27th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft who is in the final year of his contract, has three interceptions in four games and has been a defensive catalyst for the team’s best start ... Read More »
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