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Timberwolves stick with the same core around Anthony Edwards for another swing at that elusive title
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves Last season: 49-33, lost to Oklahoma City 4-1 in Western Conference finals. COACH: Chris Finch (6th season, 209-160). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Portland. DEPARTURES: G Nickeil Alexander-Walker, C Luka Garza, F Josh Minott. ADDITIONS: F Joan Beringer, G Johnny Juzang, C Rocco Zikarsky. BetMGM championship odds: 13-1. What to expect Having furthered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes saw a chance to bring Duke to campus for the first time in nearly 50 years and jumped at it. His No. 18 Volunteers host sixth-ranked Duke on Sunday in an exhibition that sold out minutes after tickets went on sale despite the result not counting. It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder aim for repeat after keeping roster virtually intact
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder Last season: 68-14, won NBA championship. COACH: Mark Daigneault (6th season, 211-189). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 vs. Houston. DEPARTURES: G Dillon Jones. ADDITIONS: G Nikola Topic, G Brooks Barnhizer. BetMGM championship odds: 2.4-1 What to expect The Thunder are one of the league’s youngest teams and their best days might be ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Third Saturday in October’ features potent offenses for No. 6 Alabama and No. 11 Tennessee
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Playing for his third school in four years, Alabama receiver Germie Bernard needed just a few words to sum up the rivalry known as the “Third Saturday in October.” “This is what you come to Alabama for,” Bernard said. The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide and No. 11 Tennessee meet for the 108th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund visits Bayern for ‘der Klassiker’ and early Bundesliga title indicator
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — With more hope than expectation. The Bundesliga is waiting to see if Borussia Dortmund can mount a challenge to Bayern Munich in “der Klassiker” on Saturday. Both teams are unbeaten after six rounds but Bayern has made a perfect start to the season with 11 wins from 11 games across all competitions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Kanchha Sherpa, the only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition team that first conquered Mount Everest, died early Thursday, according to the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Kanchha died at age 92 at his home in Kapan in the Kathmandu district of Nepal, confirmed Phur Gelje Sherpa, the association president. “He passed away ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 this week has ‘Holy War’ in Utah and top 2 passers on same field in longest Texas rivalry
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week No. 23 Utah (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) at No. 15 BYU (6-0, 3-0), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (Fox) The Holy War between the instate rivals about 50 miles apart is a Big 12 game for just the second time. Will Ferrin’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC: No. 5 Ole Miss takes its unbeaten record to No. 9 Georgia, No. 11 Vols visit No. 6 Alabama
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week No. 5 Ole Miss (6-0, 3-0 SEC) at No. 9 Georgia (5-1, 3-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Georgia bounced back from a Week 5 loss to Alabama with a 20-10 win against Auburn but the Bulldogs have looked sluggish at times. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 20 USC’s matchup with No. 13 Notre Dame highlights this week’s Big Ten schedule
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the week No. 20 Southern California (5-1) at No. 13 Notre Dame (4-2), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) The Trojans are coming off a 31-13 victory over then-No. 15 Michigan, while Notre Dame has won four straight. USC’s lone loss came on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Georgia Tech heads to Duke for battle of unbeaten teams in ACC play
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 12 Georgia Tech (6-0, 3-0) at Duke (4-2, 3-0 ACC), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN) Two conference unbeatens clash in a game that could have a significant impact on who plays in the ACC championship game in Charlotte. The Yellow Jackets, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool-Man United: Doubts hang over league champion and pressure still on Amorim
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The first doubts are beginning to emerge about Liverpool’s Premier League title defense on the back of three straight losses. Manchester United seems to be never more than one loss away from another crisis. That is the backdrop to the latest clash of English soccer’s fiercest rivals. At Anfield on Sunday, ... Read More »
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