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Mariners’ Jorge Polanco declines $6 million option, becomes free agent
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco became a free agent Thursday after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. Polanco will receive a $750,000 buyout as part of a contract that paid a $7 million salary this year. A 32-year-old second baseman and designated hitter, Polanco hit .265 with 26 homers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battle for F1 title as Max Verstappen closes in
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
The three-way fight for the Formula 1 title heads to Brazil this week with McLaren’s two drivers still battling it out for the top spot in the standings. Lando Norris used a win at the Mexican Grand Prix two weeks ago to reclaim the championship lead over Oscar Piastri for the first time in more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UMass squares off against Northern Illinois in MAC action
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Northern Illinois (2-7) at UMass (0-9), Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPNU Key stats UMass Offense Overall: 244.6 yards per game (136th in FBS) Passing: 163.4 yards per game (121st) Rushing: 81.1 yards per game (133rd) Scoring: 11.3 points per game (136th) UMass Defense Overall: 441.8 yards per game (126th in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akron and Kent State meet in MAC play
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Kent State (3-6) at Akron (4-6), Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPNU Key stats Akron Offense Overall: 340.4 yards per game (106th in FBS) Passing: 202.8 yards per game (95th) Rushing: 137.6 yards per game (90th) Scoring: 21.3 points per game (113th) Akron Defense Overall: 397.4 yards per game (101st in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toledo visits Miami (OH) in MAC matchup
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Toledo (5-4) at Miami (OH) (5-4), Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. EST. How to watch: Key stats Miami (OH) Offense Overall: 359.4 yards per game (91st in FBS) Passing: 199.2 yards per game (98th) Rushing: 160.2 yards per game (62nd) Scoring: 25.3 points per game (84th) Miami (OH) Defense Overall: 327.9 yards per game (38th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Michigan meets Buffalo in MAC play
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Buffalo (5-4) at Central Michigan (5-4), Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. EST. How to watch: Key stats Central Michigan Offense Overall: 338.9 yards per game (107th in FBS) Passing: 153.6 yards per game (126th) Rushing: 185.3 yards per game (36th) Scoring: 24.1 points per game (93rd) Central Michigan Defense Overall: 357.8 yards per game (59th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Kraft and Bud Adams among Pro Football Hall of Fame contributor semifinalists
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner Robert Kraft and Bud Adams, who founded the Houston Oilers and was a key part of the formation of the AFL, are among the nine contributors who advanced to the semifinal stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. A blue-ribbon committee reduced the candidates from an initial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says he’s been received well in conversations with schools
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Pat Fitzgerald is looking for a coaching job again in college football and said he has been received well in conversations with schools. “I feel fully vindicated,” the former Northwestern coach said on ESPN’s “College GameDay” podcast, making his first public comments since he was fired in July 2023. “It’s been great working through this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSA opens Canadian grading centre to help ease tariffs for card collectors
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
The trade war between Canada and the United States has made collecting sports memorabilia, like trading cards, an even more expensive hobby. But Professional Sports Authenticator, the world’s leading collectibles grader and authenticator, has found a solution to cover some of those expenses. PSA Canada has opened a new grading centre in Mississauga, Ont., that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pulisic to miss US team’s November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay, Reyna back on roster
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Christian Pulisic will miss the United States’ friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay, the next-to-last set of games before coach Mauricio Pochettino calls in players for his pre-World Cup training camp, while Gio Reyna is back on the roster for the first time since March. Midfielder Weston McKennie and goalkeeper Matt Turner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Marcelo Flores, Alfie Jones for November camp
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called Tigres winger Marcelo Flores and Middlesbrough centre back Alfie Jones into camp for the November international window. The 22-year-old Flores, who was born in Georgetown, Ont., to a Canadian mother and Mexican father, has already represented Mexico at senior level. The winger is eligible for a one-time FIFA switch ... Read More »
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