National Sports
Trial underway over Angels’ alleged role in baseball pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A wrongful-death lawsuit that accuses the Los Angeles Angels of being responsible for the 2019 drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers began Monday. Jury selection was underway in the long-awaited civil trial over whether the Major League Baseball team is responsible after one of its employees was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL Vancouver signs four-time Olympian, first-round draft pick Michelle Karvinen
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s new team in Vancouver has signed four-time Olympian Michelle Karvinen. Vancouver selected the 35-year-old forward in the first round of June’s PWHL entry draft, choosing her seventh overall. Karvinen previously played at the University of North Dakota, and in Finland’s Auroraliiga, Switzerland’s SWHL and Russia’s ZhHL. She hails ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tazmin Brits century helps South Africa beat New Zealand at Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
INDORE, India (AP) — Tazmin Brits smashed 101 off 89 balls as South Africa overcame New Zealand by six wickets at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Monday. Brits hit 15 fours and a six as the Proteas put up a turnaround batting performance to score 234-4 in 40.5 overs. It had been bowled out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA allows Barcelona in US and Milan in Australia but calls those overseas league games regrettable
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA said Monday it would reluctantly not oppose the tradition-busting plans for Barcelona to play a league game in Miami and AC Milan in Australia. Amid fierce opposition from fan groups across the continent, consent from the European soccer body was a key step for La Liga’s plan to stage Villarreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies’ Ja Morant week to week with sprained ankle, joins list of injured starters
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant is week to week after spraining his left ankle in practice, the Memphis Grizzlies said Monday. Morant sprained his ankle during practice Sunday, the team said. The Grizzlies open the preseason Monday night against the Detroit Pistons, and they host New Orleans in their season opener Oct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury in addition to the misdemeanor charges stemming from a weekend incident in Indianapolis that led to his arrest. Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears made the announcement about the new charge, which carries a potential sentence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers sign captain Connor McDavid to two-year, $25-million deal
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed superstar captain Connor McDavid to a two-year, US$25-million contract extension, the NHL team announced Monday. The short-term deal helps keep the team’s championship window open after back-to-back Stanley Cup final appearances. McDavid was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, and getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid has signed a contract extension to remain with the Edmonton Oilers. The three-time MVP and the only NHL organization he has played with finalized a two-year, $25 million contract Monday on the eve of the start of the season. McDavid will count $12.5 against the salary cap from 2026-28, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corinne Diacre hired as Marseille women’s coach two years after being fired by France
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Corinne Diacre was hired as coach of the Marseille women’s team on Monday, marking her return after a bitter end to her time in charge of the French national team. Known as Les Marseillaises, the team was promoted from the second tier last season. “Joining Marseille is a source of great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers, keeping him under contract through 2028
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers, keeping him under contract through 2028. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diehard Toronto Blue Jays fans set to cheer on the team in New York
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
As the Toronto Blue Jays head to New York City for Game 3 of the American League Division Series, some diehard Canadian fans will be cheering for the team from the Yankee Stadium stands. Tim Macdonell, CEO of Elite Sports Tours in Toronto, says that although Canadian travel to the U.S. has generally tapered down ... Read More »
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