National Sports
UK police arrest 11 around soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday that 11 people were arrested the previous night around the highly charged Europa League soccer match in Birmingham between English Premier League side Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, a match that saw fans of the Israeli team banned. In an update Friday, West Midlands Police said five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian sprinter Brendon Rodney helping with hurricane relief aid in Jamaica
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Brendon Rodney knows even helping a few people is enough to make a big difference. The three-time Olympic medallist sprinter from Toronto lives in Jamaica where Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage, mainly in the northwest and southwest parts of the country. The Category 5 hurricane hit the island last week and took a number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA fines Norway, Italy for fan incidents at World Cup qualifiers against Israel
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — The Norwegian and Italian soccer federations have been fined by FIFA for fan incidents at World Cup qualifying games against Israel last month. Both federations faced charges relating to disturbance of national anthems, spectators invading the field of play and “order and security” at games, FIFA said. It published a document of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli joins crowded injured list for host Italy ahead of the Olympics
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Host Italy has another top athlete injured ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli joined Alpine skiers Federica Brignone and Marta Bassino on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee on Friday. The 17-year-old Tabanelli, who won gold in big air at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans watch as Barcelona trains for first time at remodeled Camp Nou
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — More than 20,000 Barcelona fans filled a part of the modernized Camp Nou stadium on Friday to watch the team practice there for the first time since it was closed for a major facelift over two years ago. Fans cheered as Lamine Yamal and teammates ran onto the field. Club president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marshawn Kneeland’s death highlights the importance of mental health resources for NFL players
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
It’s OK to not be OK. Every conversation about mental health includes that important statement and a message that tough times don’t last, things will get better and help is available. The NFL and the rest of society have come a long way in dealing with mental wellness. The stigma surrounding it has changed. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France seeks payback against Springboks and All Blacks face Lions-packed Scotland
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Two years has not been long enough for France’s scars to heal from losing in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. A titanic tussle with South Africa became an instant classic in a heaving Stade de France. The Springboks edged it 29-28 and went on to win the trophy that the French thought was finally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bellingham and Foden back in England squad but no room for Alexander-Arnold
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were recalled Friday by England coach Thomas Tuchel for the team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. The attacking midfielders — two of the country’s most talented players — were left out of England’s last squad, with Tuchel stressing the need to have a strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isak back in training as Slot likens City-Liverpool match to ‘clasico’ in Spain
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will return to training with the senior squad on Friday after three weeks out, ahead of a blockbuster Premier League meeting with Manchester City. Isak, who joined Liverpool for a reported $170 million as the British record signing in the summer transfer window, has missed Liverpool’s last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morehead State visits Wake Forest following Carroll’s 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Morehead State Eagles (1-0) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State visits Wake Forest after Jon Carroll scored 20 points in Morehead State’s 89-84 win against the Midway Eagles. Wake Forest went 21-11 overall a season ago while going 13-3 at home. The Demon Deacons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 BYU faces Holy Cross following Dybantsa’s 21-point game
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1) at BYU Cougars (1-0) Provo, Utah; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 BYU hosts Holy Cross after AJ Dybantsa scored 21 points in BYU’s 71-66 win over the Villanova Wildcats. BYU went 15-2 at home a season ago while going 26-10 overall. The Cougars averaged 14.6 points off of ... Read More »
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