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Australia wins toss and opts to bowl vs. South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
INDORE, India (AP) — Tahlia McGrath won the toss and Australia opted to bowl against South Africa in a Women’s Cricket World Cup match Saturday that will determine the semifinals lineup. The winner will finish as table-toppers and face co-hosts India in the second semifinal in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. The losing side will play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rybakina pulls out of Pan Pacific Open citing back pain before semifinal match
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Elena Rybakina pulled out of the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday, citing a back problem a day after her quarterfinal victory clinched the last remaining spot for the WTA Finals. The 2022 Wimbledon champion was due to face Linda Noskova in the semifinals at the Tokyo tournament. “I’m very sorry I can’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays aiming to take 2-0 lead in World Series tonight against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
TORONTO — After a long week of hearing how the well-rested and exceptionally skilled Los Angeles Dodgers were heavy favourites to repeat as World Series champions, the under dog Toronto Blue Jays demonstrated that might be easier said than done. The Blue Jays — to some the Rodney Dangerfields of the Fall Classic — shocked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia struggles to a 19-15 win over Japan to start a demanding northern tour
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Nick Champion de Crespigny marked his debut as captain with a try as a misfiring Australia overcame Japan 19-15 to open its five-match Northern Hemisphere tour Saturday. De Crespigny became Australia’s 92nd test captain after only 72 minutes of test rugby but showed his potential with a physical performance and with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals and Senators take the ice in Eastern Conference play
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
Ottawa Senators (3-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals face the Ottawa Senators in Eastern Conference play. Washington has a 6-2 record overall and a 3-2-0 record on its home ice. The Capitals have a 2-1-0 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins look to keep win streak going, host the Blue Jackets
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets as winners of four consecutive games. Pittsburgh has a 2-1-0 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 6-2 record overall. The Penguins have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, first in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (94-68, first in the AL East during the regular season) Toronto; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 201 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (10-11, 3.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 189 strikeouts) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson and Hsu lead World team into the International Crown semifinals with a win Saturday
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — Canada’s Brooke Henderson and Wei-Ling Hsu of Taiwan beat Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom and Ingrid Lindblad 4 and 3 Saturday to qualify the World team for the International Crown semifinals. The win gave the World team its fourth point in Pool B from three wins and two ties in the LPGA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 40-40 club: Luka Doncic begins the Lakers’ new season with a pair of prolific performances
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Lakers on a serious heater. The Slovenian superstar is off to one of the greatest starts to a season in NBA history, following up his 43-point effort on opening night against Golden State with a 49-point spree in Los Angeles’ victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Diego FC hosts the Portland Timbers in Western Conference semifinals
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
Portland Timbers (11-12-11, eighth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. San Diego FC (19-9-6, first in the Conference during the regular season) San Diego; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego -166, Portland +386; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: San Diego FC hosts the Portland Timbers in the Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference semifinals
By Canadian Press on October 25th, 2025
Chicago Fire (15-11-8, seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Union (20-8-6, first in the Conference during the regular season) Chester, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -120, Chicago +282; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Union host the Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference semifinals. ... Read More »
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