National Sports
Losing Mike Evans the player and the leader is a crushing blow for the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The image of Mike Evans down on the turf, knocked out and motionless was jarring for teammates, coaches and fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His impressive streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons is going to end because of the broken clavicle he sustained Monday night in a loss at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: NBA coaches and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones are among 34 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said on Thursday. Rozier is accused in participating in an illegal sports betting scheme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGregor scores twice, Canada beats China 4-2 at International Para Hockey Cup
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
OSTRAVA — Tyler McGregor scored twice, including the winning goal, and Canada defeated China 4-2 on Thursday at the International Para Hockey Cup. McGregor’s third and fourth goals of the tournament helped Canada improve to seven points (two regulation wins and an overtime loss) at the tournament. Auren Halbert had a goal and an assist, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were arrested Thursday along with more than 30 other people in two criminal cases alleging sprawling schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families, authorities said. Portland coach Chauncey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — As legalized sports betting expands, recent polling suggests that Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they’re more tolerant of it for professional sports. Betting scandals have multiplied since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 struck down a federal law that barred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays’ Guerrero, Bichette, Springer named Silver Slugger finalists
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is up for a second straight silver slugger award. Major League Baseball named its finalists for its awards, which are given out annually to the top offensive players at each position in each league, on Friday. Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette and designated hitter George Springer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pharrell and gospel act Voices of Fire to perform at World Series opener
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Pharrell Williams and the gospel choir Voices of Fire will help open the World Series in Toronto. The MLB says they’ve tapped the U.S. singer, known for his megahit “Happy,” for a pre-game performance tomorrow alongside the Virginia-formed gospel group. They say the show will celebrate the “unity and togetherness” of baseball as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia’s Christina Black feels curling buzz ramping up in her home province
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
The curling vibe in Nova Scotia has intensified, and Christina Black is feeling it. The Olympic pre-trials event this week in Wolfville, N.S., is a warmup to the trials in less than a month in Halifax. Canada’s men’s and women’s teams for the February’s Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, will emerge from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA will allow college athletes to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 1
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. Two weeks after the Division I cabinet approved the change, Division II and III management councils signed off on it, allowing the new rule to go into effect Nov. 1. This doesn’t change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanford’s Frank Reich recalls historic comeback against Miami ahead of Saturday’s game
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Stanford interim coach Frank Reich knows of at least one way to beat Miami — getting down 31-0 at halftime and then pulling off something unforgettable. Hey, it worked once. No. 9 Miami (5-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) plays host to Stanford (3-4, 2-2) on Saturday night, the first meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches
By Canadian Press on October 23rd, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were arrested Thursday in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games back by Mafia. Billups is charged in an indictment alleging a wide-ranging scheme to rig underground poker games that were ... Read More »
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