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From teammates to opposing coaches: Dickenson, Pierce to clash in CFL playoffs
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
VANCOUVER — It’s been nearly two decades since Dave Dickenson and Buck Pierce won a Grey Cup together with the B.C. Lions. Now the pair are set to go up against one another with a trip to the CFL’s West Division final on the line. “I like to compete against people I respect and he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL suspends Alouettes’ Oakman indefinitely for policy breach
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes will be playing without defensive tackle Shawn Oakman when they face the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saturday’s East Division semifinal. The Canadian Football League has suspended the 33-year-old Oakman “indefinitely” for violating its Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy. The league was made aware of the allegations on Thursday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell joins Jarrett Allen on sideline as injuries pile up for Cavs
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell is joining Jarrett Allen on the sideline as the early-season injuries pile up for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell is out for Friday night’s home game against Toronto with left hamstring tightness. Allen was downgraded to out after breaking the ring finger on his left hand in a 125-105 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland returns to Chicago seeking another historic win over the All Blacks
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
Ireland returns on Saturday to Chicago’s Soldier Field, the scene of its first ever win over New Zealand, to face the All Blacks almost nine years to the day since that historic victory. On Nov. 5, 2016, Ireland beat New Zealand 40-29 in front of more than 62,000 fans at Soldier Field to break a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins center Elias Lindholm will miss at least a few weeks with a lower-body injury
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm will miss at least a few weeks with a lower-body injury, coach Marco Sturm said Friday. Lindholm was helped off the ice after a collision with Buffalo’s Jordan Greenway in the Bruins’ 4-3 overtime victory Thursday. The 30-year-old Swede has nine points (four goals, five assists) in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police on Friday were investigating a burglary at a home reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA’s reigning MVP was playing a game the night before. The Thunder referred questions to police in Nichols Hills, an enclave north of downtown Oklahoma City. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: ‘We are trying our hardest’ to settle antitrust lawsuit
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps said Friday “we are trying our hardest” to settle the federal antitrust lawsuit with the two teams suing the racing series in the most expansive comments yet from the defendants. Phelps read from a statement that ran over six minutes and took no questions on the litigation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Davis out for Mavericks’ game in Mexico City with leg injury
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis will miss Saturday´s game against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City with a left leg injury, the team announced Friday. Davis traveled with the Mavericks and attended practice before Dallas said an MRI revealed a low grade left calf strain. “Davis will miss the team’s next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida hires Tom Slater as acting head coach after Chuck Jeroloman leaves for Rocky Top
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With head coach Kevin O’Sullivan taking a leave of absence and interim Chuck Jeroloman leaving for Tennessee, Florida hired Tom Slater as associate head coach and acting head coach Friday. Slater, 57, most recently worked in player development with the Philadelphia Phillies. Before that, he was a senior advisor/minor league hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin Necas shines with 3 points in Avalanche’s 4-2 win over Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Martin Necas celebrated his new contract with a goal and two assists, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Friday. Necas, who signed a $92 million, eight-year extension on Thursday, scored his eighth goal of the season 41 seconds into the game. Cale Makar had a goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers forward Obi Toppin out at least 3 months with a stress fracture in his foot
By Canadian Press on October 31st, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin will miss at least three months due to a stress fracture in his right foot that will require surgery, coach Rick Carlisle said Friday. The team said Toppin is planning to have surgery in New York in the latest setback for an injury-plagued team that lost its ... Read More »
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