November 21st, 2025

Local News

Rangers don’t tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz all became free agents Friday when the Texas Rangers didn’t tender 2026 contracts to a trio that played significant roles in the team’s only World Series championship two years ago. “Regardless of what happens moving forward, Adolis, Jonah and Josh will always ... Read More »

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Richie Saunders scores 26 as No. 9 BYU gets 1st win over ranked foe, beating No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Richie Saunders made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 98-70 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin on Friday. AJ Dybantsa added 18 points and six rebounds to help the Cougars (4-1) earn their first victory over a ranked opponent this season. Rob Wright III ... Read More »

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NWSL players and allies create national showcase to highlight young Black talent

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

As the National Women’s Soccer League plays its championship match on Saturday, a group of Black players and their allies will be hosting an event to showcase young players with the potential to go on to college and pro careers. More than 20 young players from across the country will attend the three-day event with ... Read More »

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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul predicts big win over 2-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul brashly anticipates his brand won’t take a hit with his latest boxing venture. In fact, the YouTuber-turned-boxer expects his brand to flourish and predicts the outcome of his upcoming fight against recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will rival Buster Douglas’ knockout win over Mike Tyson in upset proportions. Paul ... Read More »

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Music Review: ‘Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack’ raises the stakes

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

Are you ready for more “Wicked”? “Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack” offers a bulked-up take on the music of the original “Wicked” musical’s second act, grounded in yet-again stellar vocals from Cynthia Erivo as a misunderstood but defiant Elphaba and Ariana Grande as a conflicted but changing Glinda. New songs and lyrics raise the ... Read More »

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Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul putted for birdie on every hole Friday in a performance worthy of the No. 1 player in women’s golf, giving her a 9-under 63 for a three-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship as the Thai star closes in on another $4 million payoff and LPGA player of ... Read More »

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Canadian Premier League says it won’t follow Major League Soccer on schedule change

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

TORONTO — Despite the worldwide attention the Canadian Premier League garnered for its snowy championship game earlier this month, league boss James Johnson says he has no intention of following Major League Soccer’s decision to shift to a summer-to-spring season format. Johnson, Group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business which shares the same ownership as the ... Read More »

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Smith, Johnson lead Campbell over UT Arlington 71-67

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — DJ Smith scored 20 points to lead Campbell and Jeremiah Johnson secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left as the Fighting Camels knocked off UT Arlington 71-67 on Friday. Smith added six rebounds for the Fighting Camels (3-3). Dovydas Butka scored 17 points and added nine rebounds. Johnson ... Read More »

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Josh Scovens scores 12 points, Davidson beats cold-shooting Boston College 59-49

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Josh Scovens scored a season-high 12 points on Friday to help Davidson beat Boston College 59-49 at the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic. Davidson (5-0) is off to its best start since it won five straight to open the 2015-16 season and the Wildcats beat an ACC opponent for the first time ... Read More »

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Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, Arber’s brother, from AHL Laval

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman Arber Xhekaj, from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Friday. Forward Joshua Roy has been sent down after he was called up for two NHL games. Florian Xhekaj, a six-foot-four, 204-pound winger, has two goals and two assists in ... Read More »

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The Game might be bigger than ever when Harvard and Yale meet with FCS playoff berth on the line

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — It’s been more than a century since there was this much at stake in The Game. When Harvard and Yale renew their rivalry for the 141st time on Saturday, the winner will earn the Ivy League’s first-ever FCS playoff berth, giving the conference champion a chance to compete for a national ... Read More »

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