National Sports
Austrian skier Schwarz sets up close duel for victory with Odermatt in World Cup season opener
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — Austrian skier Marco Schwarz set up a close duel for victory with four-time overall champion Marco Odermatt in the first run of the season-opening men’s World Cup giant slalom on Sunday. Racing in tough conditions due to fog and snowfall, Schwarz made up a massive 0.48 seconds on Odermatt in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid hosts Barcelona in league clasico trying to end run of 4 straight losses to rival
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The first clasico of the season takes place with Real Madrid hosting Barcelona in the Spanish league looking to stop a four-game losing steak against the Catalan rival. Madrid is also defending the league lead as it enters Sunday’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium with a two-point advantage over Barcelona. Madrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Velocity rules in October when adrenaline, pressure, crowds push players to throw their hardest
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Velocity rules in October. There have been a record 255 pitches of 100 mph or faster this postseason, up from 105 last year and the previous high of 169 in 2022. Right-handed relievers averaged 96.2 mph with their four-seam fastballs through the World Series opener, an increase from 95.8 mph last postseason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats US to win LPGA’s International Crown for the first time
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — Australia beat the United States Team to win LPGA’s International Crown tournament on Sunday, clinching the title after Minjee Lee and Hannah Green took both of their singles matches, with each winning, 2 and 1, over Angel Yin and Yealimi Noh, respectively. The foursomes match between Australians Stephanie Kyriacou and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glue Jays: Values-based culture at heart of Blue Jays’ World Series run
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
TORONTO — Whether it was at the draft, the trade deadline, or during free agency, Ross Atkins has always emphasized the importance of values during his decade as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Every time there was a potential addition to the team, Atkins never failed to mention their “high character.” He believes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘This means everything’: Max Scherzer gets to pitch in a fourth World Series
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays clinched a trip to the World Series, veteran pitcher Max Scherzer was emotional about getting another chance to play in the Fall Classic. Scherzer will be Toronto’s starter for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday when Major League Baseball’s championship moves to Los Angeles, meaning he’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbors Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning delay on Sunday. Two tries to standout forward Jeremiah Nanai and one to center Izack Tago saw the Samoans lead 16-0 into the second half, before a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks take on the Kings following Donato’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
Los Angeles Kings (3-3-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (4-2-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings after Ryan Donato scored two goals in the Blackhawks’ 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Chicago is 2-1-1 at home and 4-2-2 overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators play the Bruins after Cozens’ 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
Boston Bruins (4-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (4-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Boston Bruins after Dylan Cozens’ two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Senators’ 7-1 win. Ottawa has a 4-4-1 record overall and a 1-2-0 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning host the Golden Knights after Guentzel’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (2-4-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vegas Golden Knights after Jake Guentzel scored two goals in the Lightning’s 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Tampa Bay is 1-3-0 at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild host the Sharks following Johansson’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on October 26th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (1-5-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (3-5-1, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the San Jose Sharks after Marcus Johansson scored two goals in the Wild’s 6-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Minnesota has a 1-2-0 record in home ... Read More »
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