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Montreal Canadiens forward Laine arrives at camp healthy and confident
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
BROSSARD — Patrik Laine heard Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis say that we “might” see his best version this season. The Finnish winger prefers to drop the qualifier. “We will see the best version,” Laine said Thursday as the team began on-ice sessions at training camp. “There’s no question about that.” The reason for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chandler Simpson’s hot streak continues as Baz, Rays blank the Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chandler Simpson had his second straight three-hit game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Thursday to split their series. Toronto’s magic number to clinch a postseason spot remained at three. The AL East leaders have lost two straight following a six-game winning streak. Shane Baz (10-12) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ducks GM Verbeek says center Mason McTavish’s holdout as training camp begins is ‘disappointing’
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Center Mason McTavish is not in training camp with the Anaheim Ducks amid a contract dispute, and general manager Pat Verbeek says it’s ”disappointing” to begin preparations for a new season without the key forward. The 22-year-old McTavish is a restricted free agent, but he has not been able to agree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB places restrictions on offseason evaluations in attempt to slow injury rate among prospects
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Major League Baseball is instituting moratorium periods on when teams can evaluate U.S.-based amateur draft prospects in an attempt to slow injuries among young players. According to a memo MLB sent general managers, assistant general managers and scouting directors Thursday, teams won’t be able to scout or evaluate those high school players from Oct. 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Argo Bethel-Thompson leads Alouettes into BMO Field on Friday night
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TORONTO — A familiar face stands in the way of Wynton McManis and the Toronto Argonauts moving into a tie for second place in the CFL’s East Division standings. Toronto (5-8) hosts Montreal (6-7) in a key matchup Friday night. Making the start for the Alouettes will be McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who spent five seasons with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin De Bruyne’s Man City return lasts only 26 minutes due to Napoli red card
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City return was cut short Thursday when the Napoli midfielder was substituted after only 26 minutes following a red card for teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo. De Bruyne was sacrificed as coach Antonio Conte reorganized his team after going down to 10 men. The City great was making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams defense to face Eagles’ controversial ‘tush push’ play
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Los Angeles Rams (2-0) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Rams 2-0; Eagles 1-1 Series record: Eagles lead 25-20-1. Last meeting: Eagles beat the Rams 28-22 in the NFC playoffs last January 19 in Philadelphia. Last week: Rams beat Titans 33-19; Eagles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says high player pay comes with high responsibility amid team’s struggles
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney believes the more college football players are paid, the more responsibility they should carry. “I mean, you can’t have it both ways,” Swinney said this week, according to The Post and Courier. “It’s more than just a scholarship. Revenue-share is based on performance, right? These aren’t lifetime contracts. It’s no different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornerback Pat Surtain II vows to bounce back after rare off game in Broncos’ loss to Colts
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — This was an unfamiliar scene — Pat Surtain II chasing receivers and giving up completions. Typically, teams make his game day boring by staying far away from his side of the field. The Denver Broncos cornerback and reigning AP defensive player of the year was in coverage when seven passes were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs visit the also-winless Giants aiming to avoid an 0-3 start
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Starting a season 0-2 is not normal for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes last did it in 2011 as a sophomore at Whitehouse High School in Texas. The Chiefs last did it in 2014, Andy Reid’s second year as their coach and the last time they missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw stable following collapse while coaching son’s football team
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw was in stable condition Thursday, a day after he collapsed while coaching his son’s flag football team. The City of Simpsonville said Shaw was coaching at Gracely Park on Wednesday, and the incident occurred about 15 minutes after the game started. Shaw, 33, was taken ... Read More »
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