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President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a new initiative for foreigners traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup next year that will allow them to get interviews for visas more quickly. Dubbed “FIFA Pass,” it will allow those who have purchased World Cup tickets through FIFA to get expedited visa appointments, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James returns to practice with Lakers but hasn’t decided whether to make season debut Tuesday
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James returned to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, and he is waiting to see how he feels after the workout before deciding whether to make his season debut Tuesday. When James returns to Los Angeles’ lineup, he will become the first player in NBA history to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Jets players stunned by shooting that left teammate Kris Boyd critically injured
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Kris Boyd was on the minds of his stunned but grateful New York Jets teammates as they returned to work a day after he was shot and wounded in midtown Manhattan. Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips told reporters during a video call that some of his teammates had spoken to Boyd in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Starting next year, Canada men to take part in World Rugby Nations Cup competition
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
TORONTO — Canada has learned its 2026 rugby road map with confirmation of the new men’s World Rugby Nations Cup. Next year marks the start of World Rugby’s new biennial global competition featuring teams from both hemispheres in the existing July and November windows In 2026, the top 12 teams will take part in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones set for Canada debut against Venezuela as Davies returns to Bayern training
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE — There was good news Monday for Canada coach Jesse Marsch, at camp in Florida and far away in Germany. English-born centre back Alfie Jones has taken his citizenship oath and will make his debut for 28th-ranked Canada on Tuesday against No. 50 Venezuela in a friendly at Chase Stadium. Marsch said Jones, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava day-to-day with concussion ahead of Washington game
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is day to day while dealing with a concussion that kept him out of the Bruins’ blowout loss at No. 1 Ohio State. There’s a chance Iamaleava could practice Tuesday, but his status depends on how his treatment and testing goes, interim coach Tim Skipper said Monday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Sky acknowledges officiating error in final seconds of Idaho-Sacramento State game
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — The Big Sky Conference said an officiating error was made in the final seconds of Sacramento State’s victory over Idaho on Saturday night. In a statement posted to social media Monday, the conference said a pass that was ruled to be completed by Sacramento State with 12 seconds left was not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auburn to sit QB Ashton Daniels against Mercer to preserve a year of eligibility
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels will sit out against Mercer on Saturday to preserve a year of eligibility. Interim coach D.J. Durkin said Monday that Jackson Arnold and freshman Deuce Knight will play against the Bears, but he did not name a starter. Daniels, a senior transfer from Stanford, has suited up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar has a liver transplant after more than a year on the waiting list
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bernie Kosar received a liver transplant on Monday, more than a year after being placed on the waiting list. “Hey, I’m out and I’m feeling good. Just ready to enjoy the rest of the week and the rest of our lives,” the former Cleveland Browns and University of Miami quarterback said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Titans frustrated with yet another home loss in 4th straight losing season
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons isn’t happy with how the Tennessee Titans are playing in now their fourth straight losing season. Not the defense. The Titans got four sacks and forced Houston to settle for three field goals in a 16-13 loss to the Texans. It’s Tennessee’s inability offensively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OJ Simpson’s estate accepts $58M claim from Goldman family but any payment would be a fraction
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
O.J. Simpson’s estate has accepted a $58 million claim from the father of Ron Goldman, decades after a jury said the football and movie star was liable for the man’s fatal stabbing. But it doesn’t mean Fred Goldman will collect anywhere near that much money. The executor of Simpson’s estate said he’s still hoping to ... Read More »
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