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Thijs De Ridder scores 23 and Virginia uses 61 first-half points to cruise past Marshall 104-78
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 23 points, Dallin Hall and Malik Thomas each added 18 and Virginia used 61 first-half points to cruise past Marshall 104-78 on Saturday. Virginia (4-0), which entered having scored 80-plus points in its first three games for the first time since 2006, scored 100 points for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday and Bethune score in Spirit’s 2-0 win over Thorns to reach NWSL championship
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored and the Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0 on Saturday to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. With the win, the Spirit will play in its second consecutive NWSL final next weekend in San Jose, California. They will face the winner of Sunday’s semifinal between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Louisville uses hot hand from deep to wallop Ohio 106-81
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ryan Conwell scored 22 points and No. 12 Louisville had its best 3-point shooting game of the season to cruise to a 106-81 victory against Ohio on Saturday. The Cardinals (4-0), who entered Saturday averaging 102 points per game, topped 100 points for the third time this season. They went 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders kicker Matt Gay fulfilling soccer dream by playing at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Playing in Europe is extra special to some NFL players, especially those with connections to soccer. Washington Commanders kicker Matt Gay is among them, having played soccer most of his life before switching to American football. He will be at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday when the Commanders take on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rassie Erasmus frustrated with red cards for Springboks despite winning
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — A red card for a second straight week prompted South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus to say he was sad for the players he had to sacrifice, including captain Siya Kolisi, in order to beat Italy on Saturday. Lock Franco Mostert was sent off in the 12th minute for a high tackle. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin RB Gideon Ituka leaves game on backboard after taking 2 big hits against No. 2 Indiana
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka was placed on a backboard and carted off the field after taking two big hits on the same play midway through third quarter at No. 2 Indiana on Saturday. Trainers removed Ituka’s helmet as he was strapped to a backboard while players from both teams took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikel Oyarzabal stars as Spain remains perfect in World Cup qualifying, Belgium held
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain maintained its perfect form in World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday as it closed in on a berth at next year’s showpiece tournament. Luis de la Fuente’s side has scored 19 times while conceding zero goals in five group victories. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa’s resilience shines as red card absorbed in win over Italy in Turin
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — South Africa absorbed a red card for a second straight test and prevailed again in beating Italy 32-14 at the Juventus Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks played a man short for almost 70 minutes after lock Franco Mostert was sent off, but showed the adaptability and resilience that helped them beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern Super League and help grow women’s professional soccer in Canada. Ottawa, which has started discussions with the first-year league to assess its needs, says the funding is “to deliver transformative upgrades for facilities used by the league across the country.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out 2 months after finger surgery
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes is expected to be out two months after undergoing surgery to repair a finger injury. The team announced Saturday that Hughes had the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Hughes’ expected return-to-play timeline is eight weeks, and he’ll be reevaluated at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England downs New Zealand at Twickenham and ends All Blacks’ Grand Slam hopes
By Canadian Press on November 15th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England defeated New Zealand for the first time at Twickenham in 13 years, winning 33-19 to end the All Blacks’ Grand Slam hopes on Saturday. England was behind 12-0 early but rallied impressively with 25 straight points and 33 of the last 40 for a crushing milestone result. A 10th straight win ... Read More »
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