National Sports
Giants’ struggles against the run get exposed in their loss to the Eagles
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
On the first day of training camp, Dexter Lawrence made it clear a pass rush that looked fearsome on paper would not matter much if the New York Giants could not stop the run. Allowing 276 yards rushing in a 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday that dropped them to 2-6 certainly proved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivanka Trump joins FIFA education charity project part-funded by World Cup ticket sales
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA added another personal link to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday by appointing his daughter Ivanka to the board of a $100 million education project part-funded by 2026 World Cup ticket sales. Ivanka Trump, tennis great Serena Williams, singers Shakira and The Weeknd, actor Hugh Jackman and soccer star Kaka are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian government allots $3.11 million in mental-health funding to athletes
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches will get $3.11 million in funding for mental health services this winter. Secretary of Sport Adam van Koeverden, an Olympic kayak champion, made the announcement Monday in Montreal. The money comes from the federal government’s $16-million commitment in the 2024 budget to support the well-being of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans trade CB Roger McCreary to the Rams for a conditional 2026 fifth-round draft pick
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans traded cornerback Roger McCreary and a sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday for a conditional fifth-round selection in the 2026 draft. McCreary was the 35th pick overall in the second round out of Auburn in 2022. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound cornerback has started 38 of 55 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 33-man roster for November tests in Europe
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan has named a 33-man tour roster, including seven uncapped players, for November tests in Europe against Romania, Georgia and Portugal. The Canadian men, ranked 24th in the world, face No. 21 Romania on Nov. 8 in Bucharest before taking on No. 11 Georgia on Nov. 15 and No. 20 Portugal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ilia Malinin’s gravity-defying jumps and strategic plan make him a favorite for Olympic gold
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
Ilia Malinin had just returned from the Grand Prix de France, the first major event on figure skating’s road to the Milan Olympics, and the 20-year-old American with the gravity-defying jumps sounded downright bored with his performance. It happened to be one of the best ever under the current scoring system. The two-time and reigning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Bruyne likely out injured until 2026 in a blow for Napoli and Belgium
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli had its fears confirmed by news that Kevin De Bruyne has a severe lesion to his thigh muscle and will be sidelined for several months. De Bruyne immediately pulled up and clutched the back of his right thigh on Saturday after converting a penalty to set Napoli on the way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo has surgery after dislocating right ankle vs. Eagles
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaxson Dart rushed toward Cam Skattebo as the standout running back was about to get carted off the field with an ugly-looking ankle injury and gave his Giants teammate a little headbutt. The signature smack bonded the two rookies, and Dart wasn’t about to let the moment pass — especially because it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arch Manning in concussion protocol for No. 20 Texas ahead of game vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
Texas quarterback Arch Manning was in concussion protocol and did not practice Monday ahead of the No. 20 Longhorns’ game against No. 9 Vanderbilt. Coach Steve Sarkisian said the team would get an update on Manning’s injury later in the week. Manning was injured on the first play of overtime in Texas’ 45-38 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bellingham key for Real Madrid as it ended its losing streak against Barcelona
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The day after the first clasico of the season saw Real Madrid celebrating the end of its losing streak against Barcelona and hailing the return to form of Jude Bellingham. Bellingham had an assist and a goal as Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday to halt a four-game losing run against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini, Cooley, Jack Hughes named NHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on October 27th, 2025
NEW YORK — San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini, Utah Mammoth centre Logan Cooley and New Jersey Devils centre Jack Hughes have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Celebrini led the league with 10 points (five goals, five assists) in four games. He had his second career five-point performance with three goals ... Read More »
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