National Sports
Cortina’s controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — There won’t be any spectators for the opening test races at the controversial sliding venue for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. That’s because while the track itself is mostly complete, the surrounding area remains a massive construction site. Still, the upcoming World Cup bobsled and skeleton meet from Friday to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets coach Aaron Glenn says Kris Boyd is in good spirits while recovering from shooting
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn says he has spoken to Kris Boyd and is confident the cornerback and special teams standout will be OK after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning. Glenn said the hospitalized Boyd was “upbeat” in their recent conversation. “That’s what eases my mind, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UN urges all nations to observe a truce during the Winter Olympics in Italy
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday urged all nations to observe a truce during the Winter Olympics in Italy, saying a halt to fighting during one of the world’s premiere sporting events can be “a tool to promote peace, dialogue, tolerance and reconciliation.” The adoption of the resolution by consensus in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talented freshman class already having a massive impact in college basketball
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
The recent trend in college basketball has been to build rosters through the transfer portal, adding experienced players who already know the college game and can have an immediate impact. The movement has been upended this season with a deep, uber-talented class of freshmen who are having massive impacts on programs across the country. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry to miss game against Miami due to ankle soreness, as Warriors wind down 6-game trip
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Stephen Curry’s road trip is ending a game early, with the Golden State Warriors making the decision to hold the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader out of Wednesday night’s game in Miami against the Heat. Curry is sitting out with right ankle soreness. He tweaked the ankle in a game Friday at San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flavio Cobolli’s dominant win sends Italy to Davis Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Flavio Cobolli beat Filip Misolic 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday to clinch a 2-0 victory for two-time defending champion Italy over Austria and set up a Davis Cup semifinal against Belgium. Cobolli sealed his dominant victory with a service winner after 65 minutes to delight the home crowd. The semifinal is scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Desperate Chiefs will beat the Colts to go back over .500
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar position with an even record, chasing a playoff spot. The Indianapolis Colts are also in a new spot, leading a division they haven’t won since 2014. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (5-5) have no margin for error when they host Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guadalajara and Monterrey to host 2026 World Cup playoff tournament
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday. The tournament starts March 23 and will consist of six teams from five confederations fighting for two spots at next summer’s World Cup being hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia Tech preaches alignment as James Franklin is introduced as football coach
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
James Franklin got his first taste of Virginia Tech’s “Enter Sandman” tradition on Wednesday as he walked into Cassell Coliseum for his introductory press conference. It’s something the 53-year-old Franklin is eager to experience as the Hokies’ football coach. “I can’t wait. … I’ve been watching that intro to college football my entire life,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In wake of Venezuela win, Canadian men climb one spot in No. 27 in new FIFA rankings
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating Venezuela 2-0 and playing Ecuador to a scoreless draw in the FIFA November international window. Elsewhere the United States, climbing two spots to No. 14, leapfrog World Cup co-hosts Mexico, which slips one rung to No. 15. Canada stands third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing during portion of Baltimore’s practice open to reporters
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the portion of practice open to reporters, marking the second straight week he was missing for Wednesday’s session. Jackson, who already missed three games this season because of a hamstring injury, was listed with a knee issue last week, but he was ... Read More »
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