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Jays fans grab ALDS tickets with no rush on WC as number of home games still unknown
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
TORONTO — Fans showed their hope in the Toronto Blue Jays securing a spot in the American League Division Series when playoff tickets went on sale Thursday. All three potential home games of the ALDS sold out, with Games 1 and 2 selling out within 30 minutes of single-game tickets being made available on Ticketmaster. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sponsor urges Israel Premier Tech cycling team to change its name in face of protests
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests. Riders were targeted at the recent Spanish Vuelta, causing disruption to the Grand Tour event. Spain’s government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sponsor calls for Israel Premier Tech cycling team to change its name in face of protests
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests. Riders were targeted at the recent Spanish Vuelta, causing disruption to the Grand Tour event. Spain’s government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Liberty GM feels team needs to evolve and be more innovative to keep up with WNBA trends
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York general manager Jonathan Kolb decided to make a coaching change so the Liberty could evolve for the future and not live in the past. “Very serious thought and consideration was made to retaining Sandy (Brondello), but ultimately we determined that evolution and innovation is what is needed at this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, England name unchanged lineups for heavyweight clash in Rugby World Cup final
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
No. 2 Canada and No. 1 England have named unchanged lineups for Saturday’s heavyweight clash in the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Canada’s matchday 23 goes into the match with a combined 894 caps including 346 off the bench. England’s roster totals 862 caps, including 349 among the replacements. Canada advanced to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask., and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont. Clubs in those communities join Winnipeg, in its second year after a pilot project, and long-established training centres in Calgary and Edmonton to create a network that can mimic arena ice conditions, offer technology to enhance shotmaking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis signs with Real American Freestyle wrestling
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis is the latest star to sign with Real American Freestyle wrestling. Maroulis is the United States’ most successful women’s wrestler. She became the first American woman to claim Olympic gold in 2016, then earned bronze medals in Tokyo and Paris. She’s the only American woman with three Olympic medals, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn’t stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon. Civility gives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz overcomes ankle injury ‘scare’ to advance at the Japan Open
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz injured his ankle and recovered to beat Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 in the Japan Open second round on Thursday. The world No. 1 said he was “scared” when he fell in the first set. Alcaraz rubbed his eyes and held his left ankle in visible discomfort. “When I planted the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday. A majority of UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European soccer’s UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza, sources tell The Associated Press
By Canadian Press on September 25th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — European soccer’s UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza, sources tell The Associated Press. The Associated Press... Read More »
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