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Women’s Champions League: Titleholder Arsenal to play Lyonnes, Bayern, Madrid in new league format
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Titleholder Arsenal will start its Women’s Champions League defense with games against record eight-time winner OL Lyonnes, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the new league-phase format. Barcelona, which reached the past five finals and won three, got a slate of six opponents including Chelsea — which it beat in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre happy to share his life lessons
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Georges St-Pierre, who used to hurt people for a living in the UFC, is working on a children’s book these days. The retired mixed martial artist is teaming up with Justin Kingsley, a friend and co-author of the 2013 autobiography “GSP: The Way of the Fight,” on the new book which deals with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McLaughlin-Levrone says hurdles-400 double is possible. But would she want to do it?
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone holds the world record in the 400-meter hurdles and took a giant step closer to setting it in the 400 sprint at world championships. Would she ever consider racing in both if the schedule allowed? “Yeah, there’s been a lot of talk of doubles,” she said Friday, after receiving the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s premature to count out Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Tom Brady was finished. Bill Belichick couldn’t coach anymore. The New England Patriots’ run of dominance had ended. Those were the premature headlines and hot takes after the “We’re on to Cincinnati” game 11 years ago. Now, it’s the Chiefs hearing similar questions. The Patriots were destroyed by Kansas City 41-14 in front of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legendary skip Gushue, set to retire at season’s end, weighs in on Rock League pitch
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Don’t expect legendary Canadian skip Brad Gushue to cap his farewell season in the fledgling professional Rock League this spring. The six-time national men’s curling champion announced this week that he would retire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Gushue, speaking on a conference call Thursday, said representatives from The Curling Group met with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal makes sweeping boardroom changes to inject ‘fresh thinking’ for trophy pursuit
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal announced the surprise departure of vice chairman Tim Lewis on Friday as part of a major reshuffle of the club’s board to inject “fresh thinking and energy” in its pursuit of trophies. Arsenal hasn’t won any major silverware since 2020 and spent approximately 250 million pounds ($335 million) in the summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona to play PSG at the Olympic Stadium in Champions League as Camp Nou still not ready
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain will be played at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, its home for the previous two seasons, the Spanish club said Friday. Barcelona had hoped to return to a newly renovated Camp Nou at the start of this season, but delays in construction have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos showcase individuality alongside performance at the world athletics championships in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it’s the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality alongside performance. And chalked hands, sweat-drenched brows and bare feet splashing through the steeplechase pit reveal the smaller moments behind world-class competition. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An AP photo gallery from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it’s the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality alongside performance. And chalked hands, sweat-drenched brows and bare feet splashing through the steeplechase pit reveal the smaller moments behind world-class competition. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates host the Athletics on 6-game home skid
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Athletics (72-81, fourth in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (65-88, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Severino (6-11, 4.82 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 116 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (6-14, 4.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 140 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to end their six-game home skid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers host the Marlins on 4-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
Miami Marlins (73-80, third in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (79-74, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Janson Junk (6-3, 4.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Rangers: Tyler Mahle (0-0) BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins. Texas ... Read More »
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