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New Zealand wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
INDORE, India (AP) — New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the coin toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Monday. Both teams are looking for their first win in the tournament. New Zealand lost to Australia by 89 runs and England routed South Africa by 10 wickets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Arsenal opens vs. record 8-time winner Lyon in revamped Women’s Champions League
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
ROME (AP) — The revamped Women’s Champions League opens with a blockbuster matchup between Chloe Kelly’s Arsenal and record eight-time winner Lyon on Tuesday. It’s a rematch of last season’s semifinals — when Arsenal overturned a first-leg deficit and went on to beat Barcelona in the final. Kelly then added another trophy when she led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daria Kasatkina says she’s at ‘breaking point’ as she ends tennis season early
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Russia-born Australian tennis player Daria Kasatkina says she’s ending the season early for the sake of her mental wellbeing after hitting “breaking point” on tour. The 19th-ranked Kasatkina, a French Open semifinalist in 2022, said Monday she has been left drained by the constant travel on the tour schedule, a stressful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as motor neurone disease. The 47-year-old Moody said he has “a bit of muscle wasting in the hand and the shoulder” but described them as “minor symptoms.” “I feel fit and well in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers host the Blackhawks in season opener
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers open the season at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. Florida went 47-31-4 overall and 33-15-3 at home last season. The Panthers scored 56 power-play goals last season on 235 chances for a 23.8% success rate. Chicago went 25-46-11 overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers and Penguins meet in 2025 season opener
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers New York; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers begin the season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. New York had a 39-36-7 record overall while going 12-13-1 against opponents from the Metropolitan Division last season. The Rangers averaged 3.1 goals on 28.6 shots per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings host the Avalanche for season opener
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Colorado Avalanche for the season opener. Los Angeles went 48-25-9 overall and 33-7-4 in home games last season. The Kings had a 17.9% power play success rate last season, scoring 37 goals on 207 chances. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers and Mariners tied 1-1 ahead of ALDS Game 3
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (90-72, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Detroit Tigers (87-75, second in the AL Central during the regular season) Detroit; Tuesday, 4:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (6-6, 3.44 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 173 strikeouts); Tigers: Jack Flaherty (8-15, 4.64 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 188 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays aim to clinch ALDS in Game 3 against Yankees
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (94-68, first in the AL East during the regular season) vs. New York Yankees (94-68, second in the AL East during the regular season) New York; Tuesday, 8:08 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Shane Bieber (4-2, 3.57 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Yankees: Carlos Rodon (18-9, 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 203 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills commit 3 turnovers to beat themselves in dropping to 4-1 following 23-20 loss to Patriots
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It was difficult enough for Josh Allen to watch helplessly on the sideline as New England quarterback Drake Maye marched the Patriots 37 yards to set up Andy Borregales’ decisive 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds left. What was worse for the Bills’ quarterback is knowing how much of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL Roundup: Brandon Gorzynski powers Hitmen past Hurricanes 5-2
By Canadian Press on October 6th, 2025
CALGARY — Brandon Gorzynski scored and added two assists as the Calgary Hitmen downed Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 on Sunday in Western Hockey League play. Hunter Aura, Ethan Moore, Caine Wilke and Ben MacBeath had the other goals for Calgary (3-2-0). Eric Tu made 20 saves to earn the win in net. Hudson Kibblewhite and Gavin ... Read More »
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