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Patriots aim for 7th straight win when they visit the Buccaneers in battle of first-place teams
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield replaced Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Drake Maye is giving fans in New England a reason for hope for the first time since Brady left. The two quarterbacks have even more in common. Both have played at MVP levels this season, and that’s why their teams are in first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays closer Peter Fairbanks becomes free agent when option declined. Rays keep Brandon Lowe
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays declined an $11 million option on Pete Fairbanks, allowing their closer to become a free agent, while exercising an $11.5 million option Thursday on Brandon Lowe. Fairbanks, a right-hander who turns 32 next month, gets a $1 million buyout. He was 4-5 with a 2.83 ERA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars’ new receiver Jakobi Meyers to debut against Texans, who will be without C.J. Stroud
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — When Jacksonville visits Houston on Sunday, the Jaguars will get a boost with new receiver Jakobi Meyers while the Texans will be missing their top offensive star with quarterback C.J. Stroud recovering from a concussion. Meyers was traded from Las Vegas this week for two late-round picks in next year’s draft, adding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians decline John Means’ $6 million option, allowing pitcher to become free agent
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Left-hander John Means’ $6 million option was declined Thursday by the Cleveland Guardians, allowing the pitcher to become a free agent as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old has pitched in eight big league games since mid-April 2022 due to Tommy John surgery that month and a second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With another defensive star out, can the 49ers’ offense rise to the challenge against Rams?
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers lost another key defensive player for the season when rookie Mykel Williams went down with a knee injury, star tight end George Kittle said it was time for the offense to step up and score at least 30 points a game. The 49ers (6-3) did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Fickell will remain Wisconsin’s coach ‘beyond this season,’ AD Chris McIntosh says
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh says Luke Fickell will remain as coach “beyond this season” as the Badgers face the realistic possibility of their worst finish in decades. “Luke Fickell is Wisconsin’s Head Football Coach, and he will continue to be beyond this season,” McIntosh said Thursday in a statement released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers exercise contract options of Muncy and Vesia; former All-Star Gonsolin DFA’d
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers exercised the contract options of third baseman Max Muncy and reliever Alex Vesia on Thursday. Muncy had a $10 million team option as part of a contract that paid $24 million for 2024-25. The 35-year-old third baseman hit .243 with 19 homers and 67 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles come to Green Bay after beating Packers twice last season
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Philadelphia (6-2) at Green Bay (5-2-1) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM line: Packers by 2 1/2 Against the spread: Eagles 5-3; Packers 3-5 Series record: Packers lead 28-20 Last meeting: Eagles won 22-10 in NFC wild-card playoff game at Philadelphia on Jan. 12. Last week: Eagles were off last week after beating New York ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men set to start CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play in Nicaragua in February
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Canada will face host Nicaragua, Aruba, Martinique and the U.S. Virgin Islands next year in CONCACAF U-20 men’s qualifying play. Thursday’s draw assigned the 32 participating teams into two groups of six and four groups of five. After round-robin play, the top team in each group will move on to the 2026 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions’ Dan Campbell feels for Commanders’ Dan Quinn, who took blame for Jayden Daniels’ injury
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
NFL coaches are part of a highly competitive fraternity and empathy is rarely expressed publicly among them. Dan Campbell, though, feels for Dan Quinn. Quinn said it was his mistake that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was playing in the fourth quarter of their latest lopsided loss when he dislocated his left elbow. “I know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers’ Rico Dowdle turns attention on ‘2 pumps’ fine into opportunity to raise funds for charity
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle is turning a fine from the NFL for his “two pumps” touchdown celebration last Sunday into an opportunity to raise funds for children in need of adoption. After being fined $14,491 by the league, Dowdle started a GoFundMe in which all proceeds will go toward the Children’s Home Society ... Read More »
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