National Sports
World Athletics blames employees for $1.7M taken in ‘systematic theft’
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — World Athletics says it lost more than 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million) to “systematic theft” which allegedly involved its own employees. World Athletics said on Thursday it handed over detailed case information to “the relevant judicial and legal authorities for criminal investigation” after an audit discovered suspicious activity over several years. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-ranked Ohio State looks to continue rolling along when it hosts reeling Penn State
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Penn State thought it finally got a leg up on Ohio State back in January when defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left Columbus for Happy Valley to become the highest-paid assistant coach in college football. It ended up being a temporary setback, and in the long run made the Buckeyes better. Matt Patricia has made Ohio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian figure skater Valieva loses last appeal in Beijing Olympics doping case
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva lost her last appeal on Thursday in a doping case that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics where she shaped to be a breakout star. Swiss Federal Tribunal judges dismissed Valieva’s appeal to overturn a four-year ban imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in January ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Rapid striker DB Pridham named Northern Super League player of the year
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
TORONTO — Ottawa Rapid forward Delaney Baie (DB) Pridham, who led the league in scoring in its inaugural season, has been named Northern Super League player of the year. The 28-year-old scored 18 goals, four more than AFC Toronto’s Kaylee Hunter, and added three assists in helping Ottawa to second place in the regular-season standings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 St. John’s enters Pitino’s third season with highest preseason ranking in school history
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
No. 5 St. John’s (31-5, 18-2 Big East) Expectations are soaring for the Red Storm entering their third season under 73-year-old Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino. With the country’s top-rated transfer class surrounding Big East preseason player of the year Zuby Ejiofor, the Johnnies have the highest preseason ranking in school history. Picked to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma’s top defense faces Tennessee’s high-powered offense in Week 10 SEC showdown
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week No. 18 Oklahoma (6-2, 2-2) at No. 14 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) The SEC’s top offense and defense go head-to-head this weekend as Oklahoma travels to Neyland Stadium to take on Tennessee. The Sooners have held opponents to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Croden fight shifted to December, adding a third Canadian to UFC Fight Night show
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
Calgary bantamweight Melissa (Scare) Croden is getting more time to prepare for her second UFC outing, with her short-notice Nov. 8 date with Brazil’s Luana Santos pushed back to Dec. 13. Croden will be one of three Canadians on the Fight Night card at the UFC’s Apex production facility in Las Vegas. Flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halloween party planners hustle to add World Series Game 6 to the agenda
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The fear of Shohei Ohtani’s swing is nothing for some Jays fans compared to the risk of missing part of World Series Game 6 because of Halloween festivities. The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers match-up has some die-hards and bandwagoners shifting around their trick-or-treating and party plans to make room for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikayla Blakes ready for more with No. 19 Vanderbilt after amazing freshman season
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes knows she won’t slip quietly into her second season at No. 19 Vanderbilt, not after her amazing collegiate debut. “I’m going to get a lot of attention, so it’s how can I help my teammates get open shots,” Blakes said. Opponents will start every game plan on how to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten and 8th-ranked Georgia Tech looks to dodge upset at NC State
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
No. 8 Georgia Tech is a front-runner to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Staying on course will require the Yellow Jackets (8-0, 5-0) to avoid a misstep at N.C. State on Saturday night. “We’re going into an environment up there that’s going to be an extremely challenging environment versus a challenging team,” Georgia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG forward Désiré Doué faces several weeks out with a thigh tear
By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain forward Désiré Doué will be out for at least several weeks after tearing a muscle in his right thigh, the club said on Thursday. Doué was taken off on a stretcher during the second half of the 1-1 draw at Lorient on Wednesday in Ligue 1. Defending champion PSG faces ... Read More »
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