National Sports
Grey Cup linebackers chasing the perfect hit — the one that takes your breath away
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Darnell Sankey’s perfect football hit is breathtaking. Literally. “It’s when you hit somebody and feel and hear the breath escaping from their lungs,” said the Montreal Alouettes veteran middle linebacker. “Or when you look at them and they’re slow to get up and having trouble breathing or catching their breath. “Yeah,” he continued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pochettino plans to bring only final 26 players to camp ahead of World Cup to `not to be cruel’
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to bring only the final 26-man roster to his last pre-World Cup training camp, not wanting to cut anyone in the days ahead of the soccer tournament. “I think from the beginning, if you say, OK, that is the 26, that is a shock, but this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFLPA president Eliminian confident union will be consulted on future rule changes
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Once is enough for Solomon Eliminan and the CFL Players’ Association. Elimimian said Friday the union wasn’t consulted in September when CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston unveiled the league’s two-part plan to change its rules and field dimensions. But the CFLPA president expressed confidence that wouldn’t happen again should the league decide upon any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dune of Dreams: Baseball league in Dubai begins with novel rules and camels
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
UD AL-BAYDA, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emerging from the shimmering heat in the desert outskirts of Dubai is an unfamiliar sight in the Middle East, a baseball field. Now that it’s built, though, one question remains: Will the fans come? That’s the challenge for the inaugural season of Baseball United, a four-team, monthlong contest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dune of Dreams: Baseball league in Dubai begins with its novel rules and camels
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
UD AL-BAYDA, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emerging from the shimmering heat in the desert outskirts of Dubai is an unfamiliar sight in the Middle East, a baseball field. Now that it’s built, though, one question remains: Will the fans come? That’s the challenge for the inaugural season of Baseball United, a four-team, monthlong contest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders coach Dan Quinn feels it’s feasible for NFL teams to play 1 game abroad every year
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn paused briefly to gather his thoughts when asked whether he would like to play abroad every year. “Good question,” he said, with another pause, before jokingly asking if anyone from the NFL was there. “No, just kidding…” he quickly added, before going on to answer the question. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How the 89-year-old tradition of Script Ohio and dotting the i defines Ohio State and its band
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lots of kids who grow up in Ohio dream of scoring a touchdown in front of 100,000 Buckeyes fans at Ohio Stadium. While many dream of celebrating in the end zone, a smaller group of Sousaphone players aspire to dot the i and complete “Script Ohio” before the Buckeyes take the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forward Newhook, defenceman Guhle out long-term for Canadiens after surgery
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens will be without forward Alex Newhook and defenceman Kaiden Guhle for the long term as both players recover from surgery. The NHL team announced that Newhook underwent a procedure on his right ankle Friday and is expected to miss four months. He was hurt in Montreal’s 7-0 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malta’s only shot on target beats Finland in World Cup qualifying
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
Malta snatched its first win in World Cup qualifying after converting its only shot on target to stun Finland 1-0 in Helsinki on Friday. Midfielder Jake Grech came off the bench in the 79th minute and scored the decisive goal three minutes later. It was only Malta’s second goal in seven qualifiers, against 16 conceded. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears CB Jaylon Johnson returns to practice as team opens window to activate him from IR
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson returned to practice Friday when the team opened a 21-day evaluation window to activate him from injured reserve or lose him for the remainder of the season. The two-time Pro Bowler has played in only one game this season because of a groin injury and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi and Martinez shine as Argentina beats Angola in Luanda friendly
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi scored and Argentina downed Angola 2-0 in a friendly that closed their 2025 campaign on Friday. Angola reportedly paid $12 million to attract world champion Argentina to the 50th anniversary of the African country’s independence from Portugal. More than 50,000 spectators attended and Messi left the ... Read More »
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