National Sports
Olympic veteran John Coates stands down as head of sports court citing cancer treatment
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Veteran Olympic official John Coates stood down early Monday as head of sport’s highest court after being treated for cancer. “Mr Coates indicated that, after completing six months of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, his current health did not allow for international travel,” the Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Top 25 Extra Points: Elliott would go from hot seat to hot coach if No. 24 Virginia keeps rising
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
The vibe around Virginia football has never been more upbeat than at this moment in coach Tony Elliott’s four seasons in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers are 4-1 for a second straight season and in a three-way tie for first in the Atlantic Coast Conference after Friday’s two-overtime win against what was a top-10 Florida State team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers face daunting task of trying to win another Stanley Cup without captain Aleksander Barkov
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Images of Aleksander Barkov hoisting the Stanley Cup are scattered all over the Florida Panthers’ team facility. It’s the ultimate reminder of the last two championship seasons: the team captain being the first one to lift hockey’s chalice. Now, the Panthers face perhaps the ultimate challenge: Doing it again — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles send a message to the NFL and the 31 other teams with the fake tush push
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles sent a message to the NFL and the 31 other teams in Week 4. The reigning Super Bowl champions don’t need a tush push to win. And for those who consider it a boring play, now there’s a new twist. The fake makes it even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup in European hands no matter where they play
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy still remembers his tears from losing so badly in the Ryder Cup. What stung even more were the words from that Sunday four years ago at Whistling Straits. The Americans won 19-9, the biggest Ryder Cup blowout ever over Europe. Yes, the gallery was one-sided because of travel restrictions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Marlins did it to the Mets again. That’s not the only reason Miami can feel hopeful
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
The New York Mets can take solace in one thing: The 2026 schedule does NOT have them ending the regular season with a series against the Marlins. Miami’s 4-0 victory over the Mets on Sunday kept them out of the playoffs — even though New York got the help it needed in the form of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League sends Real Madrid, Bayern to new places and returns Mourinho to old home Chelsea
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League sends its top-ranked teams to new places this week and revisits the Barcelona-Paris Saint-Germain rivalry that is among the more storied in its modern era. JosĂ© Mourinho also returns to Stamford Bridge, his home in two spells coaching Chelsea, for his first Champions League game coaching Benfica. In 71 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City midfielder Rodri complains of pain in same knee he had ACL injury
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri has complained of pain in the same knee in which he suffered an ACL injury last season, raising doubts about his fitness for the team’s trip to Monaco in the Champions League. Last year’s Ballon d’Or winner missed City’s 5-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek wins 400th career match, advances to China Open fourth round
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Camila Osorio for her 400th career win and advanced to the fourth round at the China Open on Monday. Swiatek, who became the first player to register 25 or more wins at WTA-1000 events for three consecutive seasons with her straight sets victory of Yuan Yue in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India’s Asia Cup win over Pakistan marred by trophy presentation snub
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Simmering political tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified on the cricket field with the India team refusing to accept the Asia Cup trophy from a senior Pakistani official, having already declined handshakes with their archrival for three consecutive matches. Tilak Varma’s nerveless half-century helped India beat arch rivals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Fire take shutout streak into matchup against Inter Miami
By Canadian Press on September 29th, 2025
Chicago Fire (14-11-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (16-6-8, third in the Eastern Conference) Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Inter Miami CF -149, Chicago +319, Draw +329; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire come into a matchup against Inter Miami after recording two ... Read More »
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