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Stolz wins speedskating World Cup gold, Canada’s Bloemen, Maltais bronze in Calgary

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

CALGARY — Speedskating star Jordan Stolz of the United States won gold and Canadians Ted-Jan Bloemen and Valérie Maltais both earned bronze Friday at Calgary’s World Cup. Stolz, a two-time world champion in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 metres, outduelled Dutch archrival Jenning De Boo at the Olympic Oval by just over a tenth of ... Read More »

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Brycen Blaine posts double-double as Charleston Southern tops East Carolina 77-65

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brycen Blaine helped lead Charleston Southern past East Carolina on Friday with 23 points and 12 rebounds off the bench in a 77-65 win. Luke Williams scored 13 points and added six assists for the Buccaneers (4-3). Nate Brafford had nine points on 3-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc. Giovanni Emejuru ... Read More »

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Nic Claxton has 1st NBA triple-double to help the Nets beat the Celtics

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Nic Claxton had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his first NBA triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 113-105 on Friday night for their first victory in the NBA Cup in-season tournament. Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points, and Noah Clowney had 19 to help Brooklyn snap ... Read More »

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Meyer scores 24 in UAB’s 80-72 victory against South Alabama

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jacob Meyer had 24 points in UAB’s 80-72 win against South Alabama on Friday. Meyer went 9 of 18 from the field (6 for 12 from 3-point range) for the Blazers (4-2). Daniel Rivera scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Ahmad Robinson shot 4 for 10, including 4 for 9 ... Read More »

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Brandon Ingram scores 24 points as Raptors rout Wizards 140-110 to reach NBA Cup quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 24 points, Scottie Barnes had 23 and the Toronto Raptors became the first team to reach the NBA Cup quarterfinals by beating the Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday night. Toronto secured first place in Group A with the victory and Indiana’s loss at Cleveland. Sandro ... Read More »

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Mackinnon’s six 3s ignite LSU’s blowout of Omaha 99-73

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Max Mackinnon drilled six 3s on his way to 22 points as LSU overpowered Omaha 99–73 on Thursday night. Mackinnon ignited a Tigers’ offense that overwhelmed the Mavericks from every angle. Dedan Thomas Jr. steered the attack with 15 points and 10 assists, repeatedly carving up Omaha’s defense and feeding ... Read More »

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Azzi Fudd scores 31 points to help No. 1 UConn top No. 6 Michigan 72-69

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 31 points and Sarah Strong added 16 points and 20 rebounds to lead No. 1 UConn to a 72-69 victory over sixth-ranked Michigan on Friday night in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Huskies coach Geno Auriemma had said earlier in the week that Michigan might ... Read More »

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England takes a 40-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 132 on Day 2 of the Ashes

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

PERTH, Australia (AP) — England took a 40-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 132 early on the second morning of the Ashes cricket series Saturday. The Australians resumed at 123 for nine, still 49 behind England’s first innings of 172 after a chaotic opening day of the Ashes. Test newcomer Brendan Doggett and Nathan ... Read More »

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Raptors advance to knockout round of NBA Cup with dominant 140-110 win over Wizards

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram had 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Toronto Raptors routed the Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday to advance in the Emirates NBA Cup. The Raptors win over Washington coupled with the Indiana Pacers’ 120-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the night clinched Toronto’s spot in the ... Read More »

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MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The 173 players eligible for salary arbitration. For those not reaching agreements, proposed salaries will be exchanged Jan. 8: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (1) — Shea Langeliers, c. BALTIMORE (10) — Keegan Akin, lhp; Kyle Bradish, rhp; Yennier Cano, rhp; Gunnar Henderson, ss; Dean Kremer, rhp; Ryan Mountcastle, 1b; Trevor Rogers, lhp; ... Read More »

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Kiara Zanon lifts Toronto over two-time defending champion Minnesota 2-1 in PWHL season opener

By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Rookie Kiara Zanon scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Toronto Sceptres beat the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost 2-1 in a season opener of the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Friday night. Minnesota captain Kendall Coyne Schofield got the Frost off to a fast start when ... Read More »

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