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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc announces engagement ahead of Sao Paulo race
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Charles Leclerc was all smiles at a news conference ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, where a good result could get him closer to fourth place in the drivers’ standings. His happiness, though, had more to do with developments off the track: he just got engaged. Leclerc will marry his long-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herbert, Chargers go for third straight win when they welcome Rodgers, Steelers on Sunday night
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Pittsburgh (5-3) at Los Angeles Chargers (6-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 3 Against the spread: Steelers 4-4; Chargers 3-5-1 Series record: Steelers lead 25-11. Last meeting: Steelers beat Chargers 20-10 in Pittsburgh on Sept. 22, 2024. Last week: Steelers beat Colts 27-20; Chargers beat Titans 27-20. Steelers offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ballet star Roberto Bolle will headline 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Internationally acclaimed ballet star Roberto Bolle will headline the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics closing ceremony, titled “Beauty in Motion,” in Verona’s ancient Roman amphitheater, one of the world’s oldest, organizers announced Thursday. The Feb. 22 closing event will pay homage to the city of Verona — which is a UNESCO world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mattingly leaves coaching staff of Blue Jays, who exercise manager John Schneider’s contract option
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, who exercised manager John Schneider’s contract option for 2026 after coming within one victory of their first World Series title since 1993. Toronto also made a $22,025,000 qualifying offer for 2026 to free agent infielder Bo Bichette, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills aim to extend winning streak against Dolphins in Sunday’s AFC East matchup
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Buffalo (6-2) at Miami (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bills by 9 1/2. Series record: Dolphins lead 62-61-1. Against the spread: Bills 4-4; Dolphins 3-5. Last week: Bills beat Chiefs; Dolphins lost to Ravens 28-6. Last meeting: Bills beat Dolphins 31-21 on Sept. 18 in Buffalo. Bills offense: overall (1), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire destroys home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Nobody was hurt
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a frantic, futile effort to save the property. Nobody was in the home when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported. Spoelstra plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looking for more talent, Canada coach Jesse Marsch brings in three new faces to camp
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
While Jesse Marsch prepares the Canadian men for next year’s World Cup, the search continues for new talent. “With how multicultural this country is, we’d be foolish not to try to use every resource possible to get the best players under our umbrella,” he said. “And we’ve done that.” Three new dual-national faces will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gibbs-White misses penalty as Nottingham Forest draws 0-0 with Sturm Graz in Europa League
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty as Nottingham Forest was held 0-0 by Sturm Graz in the Europa League on Thursday. The Premier League club wasted several chances to give its new manager Sean Dyche a second straight win in Europe′s second-tier competition. Gibbs-White had his opportunity to put the visitors ahead in the first half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK police arrest 6 ahead of soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — British police said six people were arrested Thursday evening ahead of Aston Villa’s Europa League soccer match with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, a match that has seen fans of the Israeli team banned. West Midlands Police, which has deployed more than 700 officers, said a 21-year-old man was arrested for failing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats’ Amos feels with home-field advantage comes a huge responsibility to play well
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
DaShaun Amos and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will definitely have home-field advantage Saturday for the East Division final. An expected Hamilton Stadium sellout will be rocking when the Ticats host the Montreal Alouettes. But for Amos, with that comes the responsibility of playing well to keep fans engaged and behind the home team throughout. “They can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves exercise options on Sale and Albies, turn down Johnson and Kinley
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves exercised options on left-hander Chris Sale and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley. Sale had an $18 million team option that increased the contract of the 36-year-old left-hander to $56 million for 2024-26. Sale earned his second straight All-Star ... Read More »
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