National Sports
Mavericks’ Brandon Williams apologizes for being distraction following arrest
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks reserve guard Brandon Williams apologized Wednesday for being a distraction after he was arrested Saturday on a charge of marijuana possession. “I can’t really go into further detail,” Williams, 25, said before the Mavericks’ game against Indiana. “I just want to apologize for just being a distraction. I want to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Hyman out at least another week due to wrist injury
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said forward Zach Hyman will need at least another week before returning to the lineup. Hyman, a key part of the team’s offensive attack, skated with the club and said he’s feeling great and ready to return to action. “He looks ready, I want to put him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolvaardt’s 169 helps South Africa crush 4-time champion England in Women’s Cricket World Cup semis
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s imposing century helped South Africa crush four-time champion England by 125 runs Wednesday to reach the final of the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time. Wolvaardt hit 169 off 143 balls, the third-highest individual score in the World Cup knockout stages, as South Africa posted its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays hit first leadoff back-to-back homers in World Series history – on 3 pitches
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays hit the first back-to-back homers to begin a game in World Series history Wednesday night when Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on the first and third pitches by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Blake Snell. Leadoff hitter Schneider delivered his first career playoff homer on Snell’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rufus Wainwright puts twist on Canadian anthem ahead of Game 5 of World Series
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Rufus Wainwright gave O Canada a subtle twist before Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. The Montreal-raised singer sang “that only us command” instead of the real lyric “in all of us command,” delivering the anthem in both English and French ahead of the matchup between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins hire former coach and ex-Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as next manager, AP source says
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their next manager, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. Major League Baseball encourages clubs to avoid spotlighting big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU athletic director won’t pick the Tigers’ next coach
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry intends to prevent LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward from hiring the Tigers’ next football coach. “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select him before I let him do it,” Landry said of Woodward during a press conference he held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday to mainly discuss other governmental matters. Woodward, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams QB Matthew Stafford looks to continue clean and clutch play coming off bye week
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford was in attendance for the first half of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ marathon 18-inning win in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. The Rams quarterback was back in bed when Freddie Freeman finally hit a walk-off home run. “I gave it my best effort, but I knew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Twins hire former assistant and ex-Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager, AP source says
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins hire former assistant and ex-Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Once known as ‘Patriots West,’ Raiders becoming ‘Seattle South’ as they hope for second-half surge
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders were often referred to as “Patriots West” when then-coach Josh McDaniels was signing players he worked with in New England. Current Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll is remaking the Raiders as “Seattle South” by bringing in players he had with the Seahawks. The latest was wide receiver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers’ 18-inning victory averages 11.31M viewers in US, falls short of “Monday Night Football”
By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Monday night’s 18-inning marathon between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series averaged 11.31 million viewers in the U.S. according to Nielsen, Fox and MLB. That is a 17% decline from the audience of last year’s third game between the Dodgers and New ... Read More »
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