National Sports
Hamilton fighter Denis Puric set for kickboxing showdown in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
There isn’t much in combat sports that Denis (The Bosnian Menace) Puric hasn’t done. The 40-year-old Hamilton-based fighter has competed around the world, including the unlikely venue of Thai prison (as a guest rather than inmate). While Puric has competed in mixed martial arts for Bellator and other promotions, these days he is focusing on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada exits the FIFA U-17 World Cup after painful penalty shootout loss to Ireland
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
DOHA — Canada exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup in painful fashion Friday, losing a marathon 10-round penalty shootout to tournament debutant Ireland in round-of-32 play. Irish ‘keeper Alex Noonan made a diving one-handed save to deny Canadian defender Elijah Roche for a 9-8 win in the shootout. Canada had scored late to pull even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back with US national team, Auston Trusty part of Philadelphia youth soccer quartet
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Auston Trusty’s first experiences with Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson were as teens in a cramped youth soccer dressing room. Now 27, the defender is together with his long-time friends on the U.S. national team, all trying to earn spots on next year’s World Cup roster. “When we think about it, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sinnett: From not quite making it in NFL to ending his career with record-breaking season in Europe
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Reid Sinnett has been going around Madrid in recent days helping to promote American football. Often wearing a Miami Dolphins jersey, he has been going to events, speaking at fan zones and even showing Spaniards how to play and understand the game. It’s all been part of the events ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennard Davis Jr. of No. 7 BYU arrested on suspicion of DUI
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU starting guard Kennard Davis Jr. was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a crash on Thursday. A Provo police department release said Davis suffered minor injuries and was charged with driving under the influence after being taken to the police station. BYU issued a statement saying the school was aware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL commissioner Johnston unveils new league, team websites in first Grey Cup address
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Commissioner Stewart Johnston says the CFL will overhaul its digital operation with new league and team websites. The overhaul was one of three league initiatives for next season Johnston announced Friday in his first Grey Cup gathering with reporters. The league’s website crashed during the 2025 CFL draft, just Johnston’s third day on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoplifter swipes $9,700 in baseball and Pokemon cards from Tom Brady shop
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Police were searching for a shoplifter who stole about $9,700 in baseball and Pokemon cards from a CardVault by Tom Brady store in lower Manhattan. The New York Police Department asked for the public’s help this week in identifying a man with a Yankees cap caught on surveillance footage. He is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect arrested in shooting of ‘Last Chance U’ coach John Beam, Oakland police say
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of college football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix show “Last Chance U” and remains in critical condition after being shot on the school’s campus, the Oakland Police Department and other authorities said Friday. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs place captain Matthews on IR, recall Cowan from AHL and activate Woll
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed captain Auston Matthews on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the NHL club announced Friday. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, when Matthews left a 5-4 road loss to the Boston Bruins in the second period. The move comes after Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz beams with pride as he lifts trophy for year-end No. 1 player
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was full of smiles as he lifted the trophy for the year-end No. 1 tennis player on Friday. After a scintillating tussle with Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz secured the ranking on Thursday by sealing a sweep of his three group-stage matches at the ATP Finals. The 22-year-old Spaniard was presented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue coach Barry Odom ready to face brother, Brian, and longtime friend Ryan Walters at Washington
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
When Purdue coach Barry Odom walks onto the field Saturday in Seattle, he’ll see some familiar faces. Sure, he may chat with Washington defensive coordinator Ryan Walters, a longtime friend who spent four seasons on Odom’s defensive staff at Missouri and the previous two years holding the title Odom now owns. He’ll almost certainly mingle ... Read More »
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