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Minus Mitch: Maple Leafs head into new seasons with new look after Marner’s departure
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
TORONTO — Craig Berube heard the term over and over last season. The Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss came to town knowing a quartet of star forwards would continue to be a constant focus — even after years of playoff failure. Another disappointing spring was followed by a seismic summer. With one of those talismanic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Having Jayden Daniels back changes everything for the Washington Commanders
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayden Daniels plopped his helmet on the sideline and turned to see general manager Adam Peters in a blazer. They slapped palms and hugged, both with big smiles. Yes, Daniels was back in action for the Washington Commanders — and back in a big way. The exchange between the star QB and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Superstar centre Connor McDavid signs extension with Oilers
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
EDMONTON — It appears Connor McDavid will lead the Edmonton Oilers for the foreseeable future. Multiple media reports said Monday that McDavid, the Oilers’ superstar captain, had reached an extension with the NHL team. McDavid seemed to confirm the news on the social media platform X, where he posted “Our journey here continues,” with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!African soccer leader says Morocco street protests do not affect Cup of Nations plans
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Street protests against Morocco’s government, provoked in part by spending on stadiums, will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s top soccer official said Monday. Morocco — which is building the world’s biggest soccer stadium to co-host the men’s World Cup in 2030 — has seen demonstrations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona set to play in Miami and Milan in Australia after UEFA accepts not to fight overseas plan
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Tradition-busting plans for Barcelona to play a league game in Miami and AC Milan to feature in Australia should now go ahead after UEFA said Monday it would exceptionally and reluctantly not oppose them. Amid fierce opposition from fan groups across the continent, consent from European soccer body UEFA was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saquon Barkley struggles to duplicate his 2,000-yard rushing season for defending champion Eagles
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maybe Saquon Barkley should fire off a cryptic social media post in the next day or two if he wants to carry the ball more than six times. What else would it take for the Philadelphia Eagles to remember they have a 2,000-yard rusher and the 2024 AP Offensive Player of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France calls up Florian Thauvin to replace injured Bradley Barcola for World Cup qualifiers
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — France called up veteran winger Florian Thauvin on Monday to replace the injured Bradley Barcola for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Barcola was ruled out with a right hamstring injury after consulting team doctor Franck Le Gall, the French soccer federation said. Barcola is one of several Paris Saint-Germain players who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis Depay late to join Dutch national team because of stolen passport
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Memphis Depay, the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands, will be late joining up with the squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a passport problem. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said the 31-year-old Corinthians forward would join the rest of the squad once he received proper documentation to replace his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diacre hired as Marseille women’s coach team two years after being fired by France
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Corinne Diacre was hired as coach of Marseille’s 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 pride. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis Depay late to join Dutch national team because of missing passport
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Memphis Depay, the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands, will be late joining up with the squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a passport problem. Coach Ronald Koeman told a news conference Monday that Depay couldn’t travel because his passport was missing. Koeman said the 31-year-old Corinthians forward would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zverev ousted by 54th-ranked Rinderknech in third round of Shanghai Masters
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
SHANGHAI (AP) — Third-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 54th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the draw, looked in control after taking the first set but struggled the rest of the match and couldn’t break serve again. Rinderknech got a ... Read More »
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