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FIFA co-workers break Guinness World Record for most multinational soccer game
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
SALE, Morocco (AP) — FIFA staff have set a new Guinness World Record by bringing together players from the greatest number of nationalities ever to share the same field. The match on Wednesday, organized in Morocco, featured 69 FIFA employees from as many countries, each taking the field and playing for at least 10 minutes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The San Diego Padres have hired Craig Stammen as manager
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have hired Craig Stammen as manager. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Turner becomes free agent after Chicago Cubs decline mutual option
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Infielder Justin Turner became a free agent Thursday after the Chicago Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Turner will receive a $2 million buyout as part of a contract that included a $4 million salary this year. A first baseman and third baseman who turns 41 on Nov. 23, Turner hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian skiers appeal to sports’ highest court over ban from Olympic qualifying events
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian skiers are challenging their continuing ban from competitions as they try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday. Six skiers, six Para-athletes and the Russian ski federation have filed an appeal against a decision last month by the International Ski and Snowboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James ready for contact basketball activity as he works toward season debut for Lakers
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity, and he will be re-evaluated by the Los Angeles Lakers’ team physician in one to two weeks as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season. James has yet to play this season or practice with the Lakers after being shut down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans of German left-wing club St. Pauli have become part-owners of its stadium
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Fans of German soccer team St. Pauli have taken over as majority owners of their club’s stadium. The Bundesliga club said on Thursday that a fan cooperative raised some 29 million euros ($33.5 million) by offering shares to become part-owners of Millerntor Stadium. “This means the heart of the club now officially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN reaches gaming deal with DraftKings as exclusive sportsbook, ending partnership with Penn
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
ESPN has reached a gaming deal with DraftKings to be its exclusive sportsbook and will end its partnership with Penn on Dec. 1. “Our betting approach has focused on offering an integrated experience within our products,” ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said Thursday in a statement. “Working with DraftKings, a leader in the space, will allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot. Frisco police said Thursday they are investigating a possible suicide. They said Kneeland didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 Georgia visits a much-improved Mississippi State in an all-Bulldog affair
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Georgia and Mississippi State have a Bulldog mascot in common — and not much else. Georgia coach Kirby Smart’s No. 5 Bulldogs (7-1, 5-1 SEC) have had four consecutive 10-win seasons and seven of eight. He’s brought home two national championships and three Southeastern Conference titles during his tenure. Jeff Lebby’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts CB Sauce Gardner clears concussion protocol and is expected to play against the Falcons
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts said Thursday newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. Coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday the plan was to get him on the field — if he was cleared to play. Gardner was acquired in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police in Dallas suburb say they are investigating possible suicide in death of Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Police in Dallas suburb say they are investigating possible suicide in death of Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland. The Associated Press... Read More »
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