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LeBron James teases ‘the decision of all decisions’ announcement
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has another “decision” to announce. The Los Angeles Lakers star has something to say later Tuesday, and he says he’ll be making his latest decision public at noon Eastern time. The “decision” reference is a nod to how he announced in July 2010 that he was joining the Miami ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stopped
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Israel’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the soccer stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside the arena. Protesters already approached the gates of Italy’s training center in Florence last week to demand that the match isn’t played because of the war ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek advances in the Wuhan Open
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
WUHAN, China (AP) — Iga Swiatek powered her way to the third round of the WTA’s 1,000-level Wuhan Open on Tuesday with a straight sets win against Marie Bouzkova. Wimbledon champion Swiatek bounced back impressively after her fourth round exit at the China Open last week, winning 6-1, 6-1 against the Czech opponent. The victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust suit as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing pushes back
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference so that an independent judge can mediate the antitrust suit filed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The two teams pushed back in their own late Monday night filing that it wants to continue working with mediator ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets chasing more than regular-season glory this year
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are aiming to be the best team in the NHL this season – but in June rather than April. After claiming the Presidents’ Trophy last season for posting the most regular-season points (116), the Jets will try to rinse and repeat while improving enough to win the Stanley Cup. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFL changes 3 cities as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Repole isn’t daunted or discouraged by the long odds facing pro spring football as a business model. The sports business entrepreneur is simply wired a bit differently, and wants to show it as the newest investor in the young United Football League. “If you told me something was a 99% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks focused on bouncing back after troubled season
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Adversity blanketed the Vancouver Canucks like a storm cloud last season. A constant parade of injuries, high-profile personnel issues and underperforming stars dogged the team from training camp through the final game. Now, with a healthy roster and a new head coach, the Canucks are looking to shake off the disappointment and push ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After coming oh so close, Calgary Flames seek step forward into NHL playoffs
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames need to pick up where they left off, and do more, to return to the NHL playoffs. Calgary (41-27-14) capped last season with a 15-6-6 run after February’s 4 Nations Face-Off, but finished outside the post-season for a third straight year in a tiebreaker for a conference wild-card spot. With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme athlete Baumgartner’s death in paragliding crash was due to human error, inquiry finds
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was caused by human error, an investigating prosecutor said Tuesday. Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, died July 17 along Italy’s Adriatic coast. Witnesses said the flight appeared normal until it started spinning to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu retires ill in first round of the Wuhan Open
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
WUHAN, China (AP) — Emma Raducanu retired ill from her first round match of the WTA’s 1,000-level Wuhan Open on Tuesday. The British No.1 and former U.S. Open champion had her blood pressure checked and temperature taken in her match against American Ann Li. Li was winning 6-1 4-1 when Raducanu retired and will play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers addressed big issue with McDavid extension, but questions around team remain
By Canadian Press on October 7th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Oilers addressed their biggest concern heading into the 2025-26 season by signing superstar captain Connor McDavid to a short-term extension. But for a team that reached the Stanley Cup final the last two seasons, Edmonton still heads into the campaign with a surprising number of question marks. None of the questions surrounding ... Read More »
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