National Sports
Shao Jiayi named head coach of the China men’s team
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
China’s appointment of former international Shao Jiayi as the national coach has been welcomed at home and abroad. Shao, aged 45, played at the 2002 World Cup — China’s only appearance at the tournament — and is considered one of the nation’s most successful exports after spending nine years in Germany. As a coach, Shao ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings bring home winning streak into matchup with the Rangers
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
New York Rangers (6-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (9-5, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings, on a five-game home winning streak, host the New York Rangers. Detroit is 5-1-0 at home and 9-5 overall. The Red Wings are 5-3-0 when scoring a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets visit the Sharks in Western Conference play
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Winnipeg Jets (9-4, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (5-6-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice in Western Conference play. San Jose has a 5-6-3 record overall and a 2-3-3 record on its home ice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues take road losing streak into game against the Sabres
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (4-8-2, in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (5-4-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues will attempt to break a four-game road slide when they play the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo has gone 5-2-2 in home games and 5-4-4 overall. The Sabres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks visit the Flames after Bertuzzi’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (4-9-2, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Calgary Flames after Tyler Bertuzzi recorded a hat trick in the Blackhawks’ 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks. Calgary has a 2-3-1 record in home games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shao Jiayi named head coach of China’s national soccer team
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
China’s appointment of former international Shao Jiayi as national team head coach on Wednesday has been welcomed at home and abroad. Shao, 45, played at the 2002 World Cup — China’s only appearance at the tournament — and is considered one of the nation’s most successful exports after spending nine years in Germany. As a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common ground: NFL teams link up with Bundesliga soccer clubs and both sides look to score
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund and the Pittsburgh Steelers say their partnership goes way beyond jersey swaps. “We’re both rooted in coal and steel industries, blue-collar history, emphasizing hard work, character is what matters, with a very strong sense of community,” said Marc Lingenhoff, Dortmund’s managing director of the Americas region. Their agreement is one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia fields first in 4th Twenty20 against India
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Australia won the toss and chose to field first in the fourth Twenty20 cricket international against India on Thursday. The five-match series is tied at 1-1 after Australia won the second match by three wickets at Melbourne after the first match at Canberra was washed out. India level the series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Just soak in every single moment’: Kadri savours recognition, win in 1,000th game
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CALGARY — With a sparkling “1,000” diamond pendant dangling from his neck, a gift from his teammates, Nazem Kadri couldn’t stop smiling post-game on Wednesday as reflected on his 1,000th career NHL game, a 5-1 Calgary Flames victory. “So nice to have the family around and just experience what I went through today and to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte FC hosts New York City FC in Eastern Conference finals
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
New York City FC (17-12-5, fifth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Charlotte FC (19-13-2, fourth in the Conference during the regular season) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC +140, NYCFC +177; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte FC hosts New York City FC in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in Western Conference finals
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
FC Dallas (11-12-11, eighth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (18-7-9, first in the Conference during the regular season) Vancouver, British Columbia; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in the Western Conference finals. The Whitecaps are 17-5-8 in Western Conference play. The Whitecaps rank ... Read More »
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