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Pittsburgh Penguins off to surprise hot start: ‘Something to prove’
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Sidney Crosby was answering uncomfortable questions about his future. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar sat down with a small group of reporters in Las Vegas at the NHL’s player media tour in September. He acknowledged rumours about the potential for an eventual trade away from the only franchise he’s ever known — one pivoting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MAC matchup features Western Michigan playing Ohio
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
Ohio (6-3) at Western Michigan (5-4), Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPN2 Key stats Western Michigan Offense Overall: 319.0 yards per game (119th in FBS) Passing: 161.1 yards per game (122nd) Rushing: 157.9 yards per game (64th) Scoring: 22.3 points per game (104th) Western Michigan Defense Overall: 291.9 yards per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Belichick among 9 coaching semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick and four other head coaches who won Super Bowls are among the nine semifinalists in the coach category for the 2026 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Belichick is in his first year of eligibility after rule changes put in place last year requiring coaches only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal fires assistant coach Maxime Leconte after disciplinary process
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montreal has fired assistant coach Maxime Leconte following an internal disciplinary process. The Major League Soccer club announced the move Wednesday but did not reveal the reason for Leconte’s dismissal, citing confidentiality. Leconte, a 35-year-old native of France, only spent a few months with the club after joining the coaching staff in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority or Proline bettors didn’t see Blue Jays’ World Series loss coming
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
The majority of Proline bettors didn’t see the Toronto Blue Jays’ gut-wrenching World Series loss coming. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Toronto 5-4 in 11 innings on Saturday at Rogers Centre to earn a second straight title in seven games. The National League champs rallied from a 3-2 series deficit to successfully defend their World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on Dec. 5 in Washington. The award, called the FIFA Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace,” soccer’s governing body said Wednesday. “In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitcher Bieber remains with Blue Jays after exercising player option for 2026 season
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
TORONTO — Right-hander Shane Bieber will return to the Toronto Blue Jays next season. The team says he has exercised his player option for the 2026 campaign. Bieber will serve as one of the anchors of the Blue Jays’ starting rotation. He made seven regular-season starts for Toronto after being acquired from the Cleveland Guardians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand sidelined with high-grade knee injury
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand has been diagnosed with a knee injury that is set to sideline him for a few weeks. Atletico said tests on Wednesday showed that Le Normand had a high-grade injury but escaped ligament and meniscus damage. The club did not say how long he would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham reveals filming of TV show played part in Denmark star Eriksen rejecting contract offer
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Having an Emmy-winning documentary series tell Wrexham’s story does not always help on the field for the fast-rising soccer club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It is a big reason why Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen did not join in the offseason, Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson revealed Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fit-again Rishabh Pant returns for India-South Africa test series
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — India talisman Rishabh Pant is back for the two-test series against South Africa that starts in Kolkata on November 14. The wicketkeeper-batter has been out since injuring his foot during the five-test series in England earlier this year. He was vice-captain to Shubman Gill on that tour and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!African soccer adds 4 losing teams to Women’s Cup of Nations after qualifying games end
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — Four teams were added to an expanded Africa Cup of Nations in women’s soccer on Wednesday — after they were eliminated when qualifying games were completed last month. The Confederation of African Football announced the surprise decision for a 16-team tournament that gave a reprieve to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mali and Egypt. ... Read More »
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