National Sports
Mets sign OF Tyrone Taylor to $3.8 million, 1-year deal and cut 3 relievers loose
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Center fielder Tyrone Taylor and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $3.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. New York chose not to offer 2026 contracts to a trio of relief pitchers: right-hander Max Kranick and left-handers José Castillo and Danny Young. All three became free agents ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trailing 2-0, West Indies bats after winning the toss in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — West Indies won the toss and opted to bat Saturday in the third one-day international against New Zealand at Seddon Park. New Zealand holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after winning the first match by seven runs and the second by five wickets. Zac Foulkes and Jacob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics tender contracts to pitchers Medina, Waldichuk, outfielder Bleday becomes free agent
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pitchers Luis Medina and Ken Waldichuk agreed to terms with the Athletics on one-year contracts for next year to avoid arbitration. Medina gets an $835,000 salary and Waldichuk $825,000, The club announced Friday it did not tender a contract to JJ Bleday, who becomes a free agent after the 28-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ Maxx Crosby returns to full practice after knee issue
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby participated fully in practice Friday, a day after being added to the injury report because of a knee issue. The Raiders host Cleveland on Sunday. Crosby was limited in practice Thursday, as were defensive tackles Jonah Laulu (ribs) and Leki Fotu (heel). All three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIA welds loose cover after disrupting Las Vegas Grand Prix practice
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A faulty closure on the loose street maintenance cover that twice disrupted Thursday night’s practice sessions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix was welded to avoid future issues ahead of Saturday night’s race, Formula 1’s governing body said. All other covers on the 3.85-mile track (6.20 km) that is on parts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!English-born forward Barnaby Waddell delighted to be playing rugby for Canada
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
It’s been a good month for Barnaby Waddell. The English-born rugby forward scored on debut for Canada, powering his way over for an 82nd-minute try in a 31-21 loss to No. 21 Romania on Nov. 8, then started a week later in the 38-17 loss to No. 11 Georgia. The six-foot-four, 265-pounder is still buzzing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher James McCann agrees to $2.75 million, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back veteran catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal. The deal announced Friday includes the potential to earn up to $500,000 in bonuses depending on time served on the team’s active roster. The 35-year-old McCann signed with the D-backs in June and provided solid production, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean drops his bid for an extra year of eligibility
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has dismissed a lawsuit against against the NCAA, ending his bid for an extra year of eligibility. “I could no longer keep my coaches and teammates waiting for a decision from the judge,” Fourqurean said Friday in an X post. “Very disappointing.” Fourqurean went to federal court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marshawn Kneeland was subject of welfare checks at Western Michigan, according to report
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
Western Michigan University police were twice called to perform welfare checks on Marshawn Kneeland while the late Dallas Cowboys defensive end played for the school, according to a published report. Kneeland, 24, was found dead Nov. 6 of what police said was an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, hours after being pursued by officers who had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennedy Center says it’s being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center said Friday that it is being paid $7.4 million to hold the draw for the World Cup at the performing arts venue on Dec. 5. FIFA is donating $2.4 million to the Kennedy Center as it prepares to host one of the biggest events in sports, Roma Daravi, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts. New York Yankees relievers Mark Leiter Jr., Ian Hamilton, Scott Effross and Jake Cousins also were cut loose along with Boston first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, ... Read More »
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