National Sports
WNBA offers 30-day extension as CBA deadline looms, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA has offered a 30-day extension to players to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The current CBA is set to expire on Friday and tensions have been rising in recent weeks as the sides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA delays rule change permitting college athletes to bet on professional sports
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
The NCAA is delaying a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. The Division I Board voted Tuesday to delay the effective date of the sports betting legislative change, moving it from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22, one day after the close of a membership rescission ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The America’s Cup will not have an American boat for the first time after American Magic pulls out
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
PENSACOLA, Florida (AP) — There will be no American boat in the America’s Cup for the first time in the event’s 175-year history. The team representing the New York Yacht Club announced Tuesday that it will not enter its boat, American Magic, when the regatta is held in Naples, Italy, in 2027. Doug DeVos, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Despite crossover ‘curse,’ Bombers fired up to tackle Alouettes in Saturday semifinal
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros watched Chris Streveler fall to the turf in last weekend’s Blue Bombers’ regular-season finale and knew it was a serious. The backup quarterback was scrambling against the Montreal Alouettes when he went down before he was even hit. He then grabbed his left knee — the same knee he tore up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt to miss Iowa State game with injury
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt will not play against Iowa State after twice leaving last week’s loss to No. 22 Houston. Leavitt went out after taking a hard hit in the first quarter of the Sun Devils’ 24-16 loss to the Cougars last Saturday. He returned to the game but went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mississippi’s AD prepares again to keep Lane Kiffin with big coaching jobs available
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s athletic director might go pretty far to keep Lane Kiffin away from Florida, LSU or any other high-profile college football job opening. But Keith Carter seems done attending hot yoga class with his coach. “He didn’t go this week,” Kiffin said with a grin during his weekly press conference. “He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers trade for Keion White to bolster injury-riddled defensive line, AP source says
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers added some needed pass rush help to their injury-riddled defense by agreeing to a trade with the New England Patriots for Keion White. A person familiar with the trade said the Niners will send the Patriots a 2026 sixth-round pick and get a 2026 seventh-rounder in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Paisley says he’s ‘Mr. More Baseball’ after performing at another World Series marathon game
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
Country superstar Brad Paisley made history Monday night — and this time, it wasn’t for platinum records. The singer performed the national anthem during a landmark World Series game — an 18-inning matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers won 6-5 on Freddie Freeman’s homer than ended Game 3 nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson listed as full participant in practice and speaks with reporters
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens listed Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice Tuesday — and the star quarterback also spoke to reporters. It’s the clearest sign yet that his hamstring injury is indeed behind him. “I can’t wait to touch the grass with my guys,” Jackson said. “It’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4th-tier Grimsby loses to Brentford to end impressive run in League Cup. Wrexham knocked out
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Fourth-tier Grimsby’s impressive run in the English League Cup came to an end with a thrashing by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday. Brentford won 5-0 at Blundell Park, the scene of Manchester United’s stunning loss to Grimsby in the second round in August. Grimsby then beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Klein’s improbable journey from Triple-A to World Series hero for the Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No one was more surprised to see Will Klein closing out Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers than the red-bearded relief pitcher. A week ago, the right-hander was in Arizona throwing to live hitters in a simulated game. Klein, 25, was a late addition to the ... Read More »
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