National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Blues’ Binnington ‘always planned’ to give Ovechkin his 900th goal puck
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BUFFALO (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington insists he always planned to hand over the puck Washington star Alexander Ovechkin scored in becoming the NHL’s first to reach 900 career goals. Binnington tucked the puck into his pants as the Capitals’ bench cleared celebrating Ovechkin’s milestone goal in a 6-1 win Wednesday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging Seahawks face Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals in NFC West matchup
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Arizona (3-5) at Seattle (6-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 6 1/2 Against the spread: Seahawks 6-2, Cardinals 5-3 Series record: Seahawks lead 30-22-1. Last meeting: Seahawks beat Cardinals 23-20 in Arizona on Nov. 9, 2025. Last week: Seahawks beat Commanders 38-14 on Sunday night; Cardinals beat Cowboys 27-17 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday. Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kittredge’s $9 million option exercised by Orioles, who decline Mateo’s $5.5 million option
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Right-hander Andrew Kittredge’s $9 million option was exercised Thursday by the Baltimore Orioles, who declined Jorge Mateo’s $5.5 million option and allowed the infielder/outfielder to become a free agent. Kittredge, a 35-year-old right-hander, was reacquired from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday for cash. Kittredge agreed in January to a $10 million, one-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire destroys Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home. Nobody was hurt
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home 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 to coach Miami’s ... Read More »
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