National Sports
Raiders legend George Atkinson, known for his fierce hits, dies at 78
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78. The Raiders announced Atkinson’s death on Monday. The team didn’t reveal a cause of death. Atkinson had disclosed he was suffering symptoms consistent with CTE in a 2016 interview with the San Jose Mercury News. The Raiders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Chauncey Billups earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame a year ago, recognizing his resilience and clutch play in a championship-winning NBA career. His ability to bounce back and make all the right moves is being put to an entirely different test by a gambling scandal. Billups, who was placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ C.J. Stroud bounces back with stellar game against San Francisco
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans had high praise for C.J. Stroud after his performance in Sunday’s win over San Francisco. “One of his best games ever,” Ryans said. Stroud threw for a season-high 318 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Texans to the 26-15 victory. He bounced back after struggling to move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Bulls’ Sandro Schwarz fired, replacement will be team’s 21st coach in 31 seasons
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
HARRISON, N,J. (AP) — Sandro Schwarz was fired Monday as coach of the New York Red Bulls after two seasons, and his replacement will be the team’s 21st coach in 31 seasons. New York missed the playoffs, finishing 10th in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference with 12 wins, 15 losses and seven ties. The team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glenn pleased by Fields’ performance in Jets’ first win, but noncommittal on him as starting QB
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
Justin Fields responded exactly the way Aaron Glenn expected, by staring straight at the adversity he faced last week — and, really, the last several weeks — and having one of the best games of his career. Still, the New York Jets coach isn’t committing to Fields as his starting quarterback for when the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos’ blowout win over Cowboys marred by injuries to 2 All-Pros
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos don’t know yet how costly their blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys will be after they lost two All-Pros to injuries Sunday. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II left the Broncos’ 44-24 win over Dallas just before halftime with a left shoulder injury and didn’t return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats put their trust in kicker Marc Liegghio — and he keeps delivering
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
HAMILTON — Marc Liegghio has been money in the bank this season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran kicker ended the regular season connecting on all seven field goals he tried — one shy of the club record — Friday night as Hamilton (11-7) clinched first in the East Division with a 35-15 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athens Olympics official and former IOC vice president Lambis Nikolaou dies at 89
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Lambis Nikolaou, a former International Olympic Committee vice president who helped to organize the 2004 Athens Summer Games, has died. He was 89. Nikolaou was an IOC member for 29 years through 2015 and had since been an honorary member. The cause of his death was not stated by the IOC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artist uses baseball bats and balls to create paintings of Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
As the Toronto Blue Jays swing their bats for the World Series title, an Ontario artist is using baseball equipment in a unique way to show her support. Samantha Woj, a longtime sports fan and disabled artist, has swapped out paintbrushes for bats and balls to honour the athletes. She says she hoped to attend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers defense is making a lot of money. It’s just not making many plays
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin’s very public (and very calculated) shot at Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco to Cincinnati earlier this month was out of character for a coach who typically demurs when asked about things that happen outside of Pittsburgh. In the moment, it provided a bit of viral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Julian de Guzman rises up Red Bulls ranks, set to become head of sport
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
The New York Red Bulls are revamping their front office, with former Canada captain Julian de Guzman moving up to lead the MLS franchise as its head of sport. De Guzman, currently the club’s sporting director, will succeed Jochen Schneider, who is returning home to be with his family in Europe. The Red Bulls are ... Read More »
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