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Catcher James McCann agrees to $2.75 million, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back veteran catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal. The deal announced Friday includes the potential to earn up to $500,000 in bonuses depending on time served on the team’s active roster. The 35-year-old McCann signed with the D-backs in June and provided solid production, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean drops his bid for an extra year of eligibility
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has dismissed a lawsuit against against the NCAA, ending his bid for an extra year of eligibility. “I could no longer keep my coaches and teammates waiting for a decision from the judge,” Fourqurean said Friday in an X post. “Very disappointing.” Fourqurean went to federal court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marshawn Kneeland was subject of welfare checks at Western Michigan, according to report
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
Western Michigan University police were twice called to perform welfare checks on Marshawn Kneeland while the late Dallas Cowboys defensive end played for the school, according to a published report. Kneeland, 24, was found dead Nov. 6 of what police said was an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, hours after being pursued by officers who had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennedy Center says it’s being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center said Friday that it is being paid $7.4 million to hold the draw for the World Cup at the performing arts venue on Dec. 5. FIFA is donating $2.4 million to the Kennedy Center as it prepares to host one of the biggest events in sports, Roma Daravi, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post reaches deal in principle with union, strike suspended
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing thousands of mail carriers across the country say they have reached agreements in principle after two years of contentious bargaining. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says rotating strike action has been suspended as the parties work out language in the new contracts. The union says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts. New York Yankees relievers Mark Leiter Jr., Ian Hamilton, Scott Effross and Jake Cousins also were cut loose along with Boston first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada Post reaches deal in principle with union
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing thousands of mail carriers across the country say the parties have reached agreements in principle after two years of contentious bargaining. More coming. Craig Lord, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The 66 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2026 contracts Friday: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (1) — JJ Bledey, of. BALTIMORE (1) — Albert Suárez, rhp. BOSTON (2) — Nathaniel Lowe, 1b; Josh Winckowski, rhp. CHICAGO (3) — Cam Booser, lhp; Tim Elko, 1b; Mike Tauchman, of. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Counter scores 12 in Charleston’s 69-65 victory against UMass
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Jlynn Counter scored 12 points as Charleston beat Massachusetts 69-65 on Friday at the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic. Counter shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Cougars (3-3). Martin Kalu scored nine points while going 4 of 9 (0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dak Prescott is replacing Tony Romo again, this time in record book for Cowboys QBs
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott never gave Tony Romo his job back when he took over as the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys nine years ago. Now Prescott is on the verge of breaking Romo’s franchise record for passing yards, and the touchdown mark should follow, either late this season or early next. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florian Xhekaj recalled by Canadiens, could join brother in lineup for NHL debut against Leafs
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the fiesty younger brother of bruising defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday. The 21-year-old player Florian Xhekaj, a 6-foot-4, 204-pound winger, could make his NHL debut Saturday night at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as the ... Read More »
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