National Sports
US ski star Shiffrin wins 2nd straight World Cup slalom of Olympic season
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
GURGL, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin dominated another women’s World Cup slalom Sunday as the American ski star made it two convincing wins from two races in the discipline to start the Olympic season. Racing in sunny but cold conditions, Shiffrin posted the fastest time in both runs to finish 1.23 seconds ahead of second-placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Man, he’s awesome’: Huberdeau’s heroics show Calgary Flames’ close-knit bond
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames may own the worst record in the NHL, but they’re still fighting, both for wins and for each other. Veteran Jonathan Huberdeau proved that on Saturday when he dropped the gloves for the first time in seven seasons in Calgary’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars. Huberdeau rushed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukraine-born sumo wrestler Aonishiki is the first from his country to win a top championship
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has become the first from his country to win an elite-level sumo championship. Even more impressive: he defeated Hoshoryu on Sunday in the deciding match in the Kyushu tournament in western Japan. Hoshoryu was born in Mongolia and is one of the top-ranked wrestlers in Japan’s national sport. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden ton puts South Africa in command of 2nd cricket test against India
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — A maiden century from all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy helped South Africa score a mammoth 489 runs in its first innings and take control of the second cricket test against India on Sunday. Muthusamy scored 109 runs off 206 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes, as South Africa pushed on from day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berube laments ‘inexcusable’ performance as Maple Leafs loss gives Canadiens boost
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
MONTREAL — Craig Berube was out of answers. The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 5-2 to the rival Montreal Canadiens in a battle of two slumping teams Saturday night, losing for the seventh time in eight games amid a season that began with Stanley Cup aspirations. Berube watched his group control play early, registering the game’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US ski star Shiffrin leads 2nd World Cup slalom of Olympic season after opening run
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
GURGL, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin and Lara Colturi went 1-2 again in the opening run of the second women’s World Cup slalom of the Olympic season Sunday, replicating the result from last week’s race. Racing in sunny but cold conditions on a course set by her coach Janne Haarala, Shiffrin finished 0.31 seconds ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton: ‘Terrible’ season continues with eighth-place finish in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lewis Hamilton had every reason to feel good about the effort he put in Saturday night, but as a seven-time Formula 1 champion, his bar is too high for moral victories. So even though he quickly moved from the back of the pack in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, even rising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen has 5th F1 title in reach after Norris, Piastri disqualified in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A fifth consecutive Formula 1 championship is within Max Verstappen’s reach following the disqualifications of contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Saturday night’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen won the event for the second time in three years to close the gap on Norris to just 42 points with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen closes in on 5th F1 title after Norris, Piastri disqualified in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A fifth consecutive Formula 1 championship is within Max Verstappen’s reach following the disqualifications of contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Saturday night’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen won the event for the second time in three years to close the gap on Norris to just 42 points with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Tennessee State hosts Russell and UL Monroe
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
UL Monroe Warhawks (1-5) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-1) Johnson City, Tennessee; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UL Monroe visits East Tennessee State after MJ Russell scored 24 points in UL Monroe’s 83-80 loss to the Morehead State Eagles. The Buccaneers are 3-0 on their home court. East Tennessee State is fifth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SMU hosts Radford following Jones’ 27-point showing
By Canadian Press on November 23rd, 2025
Radford Highlanders (2-5) at SMU Mustangs (6-0) Dallas; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Radford faces SMU after Del Jones scored 27 points in Radford’s 81-73 loss to the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. The Mustangs have gone 6-0 in home games. SMU scores 93.3 points while outscoring opponents by 20.1 points per game. The Highlanders are ... Read More »
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