November 20th, 2025

National Sports

Winnipeg Blue Bomber Trey Vaval named CFL’s outstanding rookie player

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Trey Vaval of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was named the CFL’s top rookie Thursday. Vaval received the honour at the CFL’s awards banquet where, earlier in the night, he was named the league’s top special-teams player. Voting was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and all nine CFL head coaches. The five-foot-11, ... Read More »

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UNC Asheville defeats Bryan 92-54

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Connor Dubsky scored 15 points to help UNC Asheville defeat Bryan 92-54 on Thursday. Dubsky finished 5 of 9 from 3-point range for the Bulldogs (2-2). Toyaz Solomon scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Myles Mayfield went 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 13 points. Terrell Reeves ... Read More »

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Winnipeg’s Trey Vaval captures CFL’s top special-teams player award

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Trey Vaval of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was named the CFL’s top special-teams player Thursday. Vaval received the honour at the CFL’s awards banquet. Voting was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and all nine CFL head coaches. The five-foot-11, 163-pound Vaval led the CFL in punt returns (75) and yards (957) ... Read More »

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Noard scores 26 as Cornell downs Lafayette 97-78

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Cooper Noard scored 26 points to help Cornell defeat Lafayette 97-78 on Thursday. Noard added six rebounds for the Big Red (1-2). Jacob Beccles shot 7 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 17 points. Adam Tsang Hinton shot 4 ... Read More »

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Roughriders’ Jermarcus Hardick named winner of CFL top lineman award

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Jermarcus Hardrick of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has his first CFL top lineman award. Hardrick was honoured during the CFL awards banquet Thursday night. Voting was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and all nine CFL head coaches. Hardrick anchored a Riders front line that helped quarterback Trevor Harris pass for 4,549 yards ... Read More »

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Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook exits with injury vs. Stars

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook exited Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Stars with an apparent right-leg injury. Newhook crashed feet-first into the end boards in noticeable pain after he was tripped by Stars defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin 4:10 into the second period. The Canadiens, who trailed 5-0 entering the third period, said Newhook was ... Read More »

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Freshman Addi Mack shines for No. 9 Maryland with 15 points in an 88-70 victory over Towson

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Addi Mack had 15 points and six assists to help No. 9 Maryland to an 88-70 win over Towson on Thursday night. Maryland (4-0) lost starting guard Lea Bartelme in the second quarter to an apparent leg injury, but Kaylene Smikle returned to the lineup for the first time this ... Read More »

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Lions’ Mathieu Betts earns second CFL top defensive player award

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Defensive end Mathieu Betts of the B.C. Lions is again the CFL’s top defensive player. Betts received the honour Thursday at the league’s awards banquet. Voting for the award was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and all nine CFL head coaches. Betts, who posted a CFL-high 15 sacks this season, also ... Read More »

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Lamar Jackson expected to start for Ravens at Browns as Baltimore seeks 4th straight win

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

Another injury to Lamar Jackson briefly threatened to disrupt Baltimore’s preparation for Sunday’s AFC North matchup at Cleveland. Luckily for the Ravens, Jackson sitting out Wednesday’s practice with a sore knee was only a slight hindrance. Jackson, a two-time MVP, returned to practice Thursday and is expected to start as Baltimore seeks its fourth straight ... Read More »

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No. 17 Michigan State beats San Jose State 79-60, sets up matchup with No. 9 Kentucky in New York

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaxon Kohler had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, Jeremy Fears scored a career-high 15 points and had nine assists, and No. 17 Michigan State beat San Jose State 79-60 on Thursday night. Michigan State (3-0) led by 23 points at halftime with Carson Cooper scoring 12 of his ... Read More »

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Cooper Kupp’s lasting impact on Rams evident in young stars such as Puka Nacua and Quentin Lake

By Canadian Press on November 13th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cooper Kupp’s impact on the Los Angeles Rams will be evident on Sunday — and not just because of the Super Bowl banner hanging inside of SoFi Stadium. Numerous young Rams players, including star wide receiver Puka Nacua and safety Quentin Lake, credit Kupp — now in his first season with ... Read More »

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