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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 »
Be the first to comment!Kylian Mbappé’s status for World Cup qualifiers is unclear as coach awaits medical update
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps is awaiting a further update from his medical staff on Kylian MbappĂ©’s ankle injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers. MbappĂ© limped off late in the second half of Real Madrid’s 3-1 win against Villarreal on Saturday. Moments after scoring his side’s third goal he fell to the ground ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dowdle’s big running game may help Panthers forge identity they can hang their hat on moving forward
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young called Sunday’s 27-24 come-from-behind victory over the Miami Dolphins a huge boost for the Carolina Panthers in terms of finding their identity. And he may be right. It wasn’t only that the Panthers proved they could overcome adversity by erasing a 17-point first-half deficit, but also the manner in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finally healthy, Canada’s Stephen Gogolev finds ‘new energy and love’ for skating
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Stephen Gogolev contemplated hanging up his skates. He was once the next big Canadian hope in men’s figure skating, a prodigy landing triple axels at age 10, until a massive growth spurt and recurring back injuries threw his trajectory off course. Gogolev spent the last several years struggling just to stay on competitive ice, nowhere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beleaguered Israel-Premier Tech cycling team to rebrand in wake of recent protests
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
In the wake of recent protests, the beleaguered Israel-Premier Tech cycling team is rebranding and “moving away from its current Israeli identity.” The team did not reveal its new name in a news release Monday, saying only it will be revealed “soon.” “Although a new chapter awaits … the team will remain true to its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France coach Deschamps waits for update on MbappĂ©’s ankle injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps is awaiting a further update from his medical staff on Kylian MbappĂ©’s ankle injury ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers. MbappĂ© limped off late in the second half of Real Madrid’s 3-1 win against Villarreal on Saturday. Moments after scoring his side’s third goal he fell to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston Bruins to retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 in January
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins will retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 on Jan. 15 prior to their game against Seattle, the team announced Monday. Chara is set to become the 13th player in franchise history to have his number raised to the rafters and the first since Willie O’Ree in 2022. Chara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turnover trouble keeps plaguing the Giants, who next host the Eagles on Thursday night
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Jaxson Dart showed leadership beyond his two NFL starts when the rookie quarterback took responsibility for the New York Giants’ loss at previously winless New Orleans that dropped them to 1-4. Dart’s two interceptions and lost fumble played a role, but the turnover trouble went beyond him. Fellow rookie Cam Skattebo and veteran receiver Darius ... Read More »
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