National Sports
No. 2 Indiana is trying to turn the page following an emotional, historic victory at Penn State
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
Omar Cooper Jr.’s game-winning toe-tap touchdown at Penn State will forever be etched as one of the most iconic images in Indiana football history. It was so acrobatic, so unexpected that even usually unflappable coach Curt Cignetti acknowledged he nearly teared up during his postgame interviews. Now, though, after finally winning on the road against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf. Jail records in Essex County, New Jersey, show Brown was released late Tuesday morning for the transfer to Florida. The former All-Pro wide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge goaltender Philips looks to build on stellar rookie PWHL season
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
OTTAWA — Gwyneth Philips can still walk down the street in Ottawa and enjoy a little anonymity. That could change soon. The Ottawa Charge goaltender turned heads in her Professional Women’s Hockey League rookie season. The 25-year-old posted a 1.23 goals-against-average and .952 save percentage in eight playoff games and won the Ilana Kloss playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iona earns 105-91 win over Kansas City
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kosy Akametu scored 22 points as Iona beat Kansas City 105-91 on Tuesday. Akametu also contributed 10 rebounds for the Gaels (2-0). Toby Harris went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 20 points. Keshawn Williams had 20 points and went 9 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary-born Major League Soccer referee Drew Fischer wins award second year in a row
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
EDMONTON — Calgary-born Drew Fischer’s story of how he became a soccer referee is a classic one. Similarly to many other professional arbiters of the game, he wanted to be a striker. “But I was a much better referee than I ever was a player,” the 45-year-old said with a chuckle in an interview. “You’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Jager suspended for the rest of Springboks’ tour after red card in Paris
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Lood de Jager will miss the rest of South Africa’s European rugby tour after he was suspended for four games on Tuesday for his red card against France. De Jager led with his shoulder into the head of France fullback Thomas Ramos, who was on his knees, and sent off on Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026. The Phoenix Mercury star announced her decision on social media a week after Nneka Ogwumike told The Associated Press that she also would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars’ Travis Hunter has season-ending knee surgery but is expected back for start of next season
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter had season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to return to the football field within six months. The team said there was no additional damage to Hunter’s knee, which he injured during a non-contact drill in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Pac-12 schools make strides in adjusting to Big Ten’s run-heavy style
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — When the Big Ten added former Pac-12 schools Oregon, Washington, UCLA and Southern California to the conference last fall, there was a belief those programs would struggle to adjust their styles of play. For years, Pac-12 schools that preferred aerial attacks and Big Ten teams that opt to run the ball clashed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vålerenga beats Roma 1-0 for its first Women’s Champions League win
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
Stine Brekken scored and Vålerenga held on to beat Roma 1-0 for the Norwegian club’s first-ever win in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Roma made the better start before the visitors grew in confidence with Sara Hørte hitting the post with a deflected header in the 34th minute. Brekken, a 20-year-old midfielder, scored six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche rookie Gavin Brindley signs 2-year extension after scoring his 1st overtime winner
By Canadian Press on November 11th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Gavin Brindley was rewarded with a two-year contract extension less than 48 hours after scoring his first NHL overtime winner. “Pretty funny how that works,” the Colorado Avalanche rookie forward cracked Tuesday before their game against Anaheim. “But yeah, very fortunate. Happy that they believed in me.” Brindley’s new deal will be ... Read More »
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