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Leading the NFL in sacks, Brian Burns has been a rare bright spot for the last-place Giants
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There is not exactly a lot to get excited about around the New York Giants right now, after three consecutive losses dropped them to 2-7. Rookie Jaxson Dart is the quarterback of the future, but the present is pretty bleak. One of the few bright spots has been edge rusher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Packers in a playoff rematch on Monday night
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Green Bay for a playoff rematch on Monday night. A national audience will see the defending Super Bowl champions try to push — tush push — their way to another victory. It was the Packers who submitted the initial, and ultimately unsuccessful, proposal to the NFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ Lonnie Johnson Jr. set to make season debut Thursday at Denver
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. will be activated off injured reserve and is set to make his season debut Thursday night at Denver. Johnson broke his right leg during a training camp scrimmage Aug. 2 at Allegiant Stadium. He returned to practice Oct. 27 to begin the 21-day window ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flaherty, Bieber exercise options for 2026 as 9 more players become free agents, raise total to 162
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised their player options for 2026 rather than become eligible for free agency. San Diego pitcher Wandy Peralta also exercised his option, while Arizona outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Baltimore outfielder Tyler O’Neill and Texas outfielder Joc Pederson decided not to opt out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Quincy Williams says he lost his starting job, Breece Hall denies reports he asked for trade
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams says he has lost his starting job on the team’s defense. Williams, an All-Pro in 2023, was the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks leading up to the NFL’s trade deadline on Tuesday. He thought he might be on the move when he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA staff members meet congressional staffers to discuss gambling scandals, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
NBA staff members met with congressional staffers Wednesday to discuss the league’s relationship with sportsbooks and other matters related to the gambling scandals that led to federal indictments of Miami guard Terry Rozier, Portland coach Chauncey Billups and others last month, two people with knowledge of the talks said. The people, who spoke to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foden inspires Man City in the Champions League and Haaland sets latest benchmark
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Thomas Tuchel, are you watching? Phil Foden sent an emphatic reminder to England’s head coach with two brilliantly taken goals in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. Tuchel will name his latest England squad this week after overlooking Foden so far this season and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dana White contacts FBI over suspicious betting patterns for UFC fight
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UFC President and CEO Dana White said he contacted the FBI regarding a match at UFC Fight Night 263 that involved unusual betting patterns and that the bout is under federal investigation. White told TMZ on Tuesday that he was tipped off by IC360, which monitors betting action for the UFC, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders’ Frankie Luvu expresses relief after 1-game suspension is reduced to fine
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — With quarterback Jayden Daniels out long term and the defense also ravaged by injuries, the Washington Commanders got one piece of good news when linebacker Frankie Luvu’s suspension for repeated hip-drop tackles was reduced to a $100,000 fine. “Just a relief, you know what I mean? A weight off my shoulders,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lands’ 21 points lead Middle Tennessee over Milligan 100-51
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Kamari Lands scored 21 points to help Middle Tennessee defeat Milligan 100-51 on Wednesday. Lands went 9 of 12 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Blue Raiders (1-0). Jahvin Carter scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter stays perfect in Champions League. Barcelona held at Club Brugge and Man City beats Dortmund
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
Inter Milan remained among the teams with a perfect record by beating Kairat 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Barcelona was held at Club Brugge and Erling Haaland extended his scoring streak in Manchester City’s 4-1 home win over Borussia Dortmund. Lautaro Martínez and Carlos Augusto scored a goal in each half for ... Read More »
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