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NHL says 5 players acquitted of sexual assault charges will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play by Dec. 1
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL says 5 players acquitted of sexual assault charges will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play by Dec. 1. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garrett Wilson says Justin Fields isn’t done showing what he can do after his impressive Jets debut
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Garrett Wilson’s bond with Justin Fields goes back to their days at Ohio State, when they connected for plenty of big plays and a whole lot of wins. They’re hoping for much of the same now as teammates on the New York Jets. And they’re off to a good start. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Mahomes keeps reliving painful Super Bowl loss as Chiefs prepare for Eagles rematch
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes doesn’t know how many times he has watched video of the Philadelphia Eagles’ rout of his Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. At least once after the game, the quarterback said, and probably a couple of times over the summer. A few more times this week, of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game for opening week, its highest on record
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
The NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game during the league’s opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record for the second straight year. The per-game average on TV and digital platforms was a 5% increase from the 21 million Week 1 average of last season, according to the league and Nielsen. Some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic champ Camryn Rogers aims to extend hammer throw dominance at worlds
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Camryn Rogers has been on quite the ride since her last appearance on the world stage in Tokyo. At 26, the Richmond, B.C., athlete enters the world athletics championships as the top-ranked women’s hammer thrower, holding both world and Olympic crowns. She’s the only Canadian woman to ever medal in hammer at worlds and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup ticket pre-sale draw sees more than 1.5 million applicants in 24 hours
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
FIFA says it received more than 1.5 million applications from 210 countries in the first 24 hours of its 2026 World Cup ticket pre-sale draw. As might be expected, the highest number of applications came from the three tournament co-hosts — the U.S., Mexico and Canada — followed by Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five Canadians to watch at world athletics championships in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Canada will have four defending champions enter the fray as it looks ahead to the world athletics championships, which run from Saturday to Sept. 21 in Tokyo. The Canadian Press looks at five athletes to watch during the championships. Ethan Katzberg, men’s hammer throw The 23-year-old from Nanaimo, B.C., set the world on fire at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals hoping to start season with 2-0 record, but Panthers have proved to be tough opponent
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Carolina (0-1) at Arizona (1-0) Sunday, 4:05 p.m., EDT, CBS BetMGM line: Cardinals by 6 1/2. Series record: Panthers lead 15-6. Against the spread: Panthers 0-1; Cardinals 1-0. Last week: Jaguars beat Panthers 26-10; Cardinals beat Saints 20-13. Last meeting: Panthers beat Cardinals 36-30 (OT) on Dec. 22, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. Panthers offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL says no discipline for Lamar Jackson after he shoved a fan back during a loss at Buffalo
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The NFL is not planning any discipline for Lamar Jackson after Baltimore’s star quarterback exchanged shoves with a fan last weekend in a loss at Buffalo. “The matter has been addressed by the club and there is no further action from the league,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Thursday. Several Ravens were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers had an ugly opener, but an antidote to their problems could be the Cardinals
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers had a discouraging first performance of the season, a 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Playing the Arizona Cardinals could be exactly what they need to get back on track. The Panthers (0-1) have struggled against most of the NFL over the past several seasons, but one exception ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings QB McCarthy misses practice to join his fiancée for the birth of their son
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice on Thursday to be with his fiancĂ©e for the birth of their first child. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy was at the facility in the morning before departing for the hospital with his fiancĂ©e, Katya Kuropas. She made the announcement in May on ... Read More »
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