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Injuries sideline Barrett brothers from All Blacks test against Scotland
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Brothers Scott and Jordie Barrett were ruled out by injuries on Monday from New Zealand’s rugby test against Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend. Both had to be replaced in the first quarter against Ireland in Chicago on Saturday though the All Blacks prevailed 26-13. Scott, the captain, limped off in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s hockey team roster unveiled for Rivalry Series games in U.S.
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named the 25 players for the women’s team facing the host United States in the first two games of the Rivalry Series. Three goalies, eight defenders and 14 forwards will square off against their archrival Americans on Nov. 6 in Cleveland, Ohio, and Nov. 8 in Buffalo, N.Y. The roster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars are scratching out victories instead of stumbling into losses
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The biggest difference for the Jacksonville Jaguars this season: They’re scratching out victories instead of stumbling into losses. The Jaguars (5-3) topped their win total from 2024 with a 30-29 gut-wrencher in overtime at Las Vegas on Sunday, a performance that reminded players and coaches more of their 4-1 start than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers is leaning into his time in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are in first place because of it
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers stood in front of a room of mostly strangers in early June and promised his new teammates that he was fully committed to leaning into every part of being a Pittsburgh Steeler for however long he might be in town. The four-time MVP has been true to his word in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 4 Alabama suspends DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. indefinitely after his weekend arrest
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest over the weekend, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday. Kirkpatrick was arrested Saturday on three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of attempting to elude and speeding. He was released from Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $1,500 bond. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Neymar for Brazil’s last friendlies of the year in Europe
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar played for Santos at the weekend following another injury and the striker still missed out on Brazil’s squad on Monday for its last two friendlies of the year. Coach Carlo Ancelotti had few surprises for the matches against Senegal and Tunisia this month. Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, who failed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Seattle Reign will visit the Orlando Pride on Friday to kick off the NWSL playoffs
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
The Seattle Reign will visit the Orlando Pride on Friday night to kick off the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. The Pride finished with the No. 4 seed after a 1-1 draw in their regular-season finale at home against the No. 5 Reign. Their playoff match is set for 8 p.m. ET. The second-seeded Washington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets coach Aaron Glenn keeping his starting QB decision under wraps again ahead of Browns game
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
The New York Jets’ starting quarterback this week is … Aaron Glenn’s decision to know and for everyone else to find out. Eventually. Glenn was mum Monday on who’ll be under center when the 1-7 Jets, coming off their bye-week break following their first win of the season, host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 North Carolina women beat North Carolina Central 90-42 for 8th straight season-opening win
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Nyla Brooks scored 15 points off the bench, Ciera Toomey and Nyla Harris each had a double-double and No. 11 North Carolina beat North Carolina Central 90-42 on Monday to begin the season. North Carolina, coming off of its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and second Sweet 16 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker up for CPL Player of the year Award for a sixth time
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker has been nominated for the Canadian Premier League’s Player of the Year Award for a sixth time. Bekker, who won the award in 2020, is up against Atletico Ottawa’s David Rodríguez and Sam Salter, Cavalry FC’s Sergio Camargo and Forge teammate Daniel Nimick. The winner, decided in a vote of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs’ struggles continue, with injuries and inconsistency contributing to 5-4 first half of season
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have proven this season that they can beat just about anybody when they’re playing their best. They can lose quite easily when they are not. It’s a marked difference from past years, when Kansas City could overcome penalties, dropped passes and other miscues to win anyway. ... Read More »
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