National Sports
Chelsea beats 10-man Barcelona 3-0 as Guardiola’s much-changed City loses in Champions League
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
On a night of changes, blunders and a glorious individual goal by 18-year-old Estevão, defensive lapses cost Manchester City and Barcelona dearly as both teams slumped to notable losses in the Champions League on Tuesday. In Pep Guardiola’s 100th Champions League game as City coach, his team struggled to cope with Bayer Leverkusen’s quick transitions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport changes name to Sport Integrity Canada
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport will changes its name to Sport Integrity Canada in January to reflect its increased responsibilities, says its board chair. The CCES that was the country’s domestic doping watchdog for over two decades, and more recently a monitor of sports betting manipulation, had safe sport added to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bond’s 20 lead Northern Iowa past Loyola Chicago 72-51
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Leon Bond III’s 20 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Loyola Chicago 72-51 on Tuesday. Bond shot 7 of 11 from the field and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Panthers (6-0). Tristan Smith scored 12 points while going 4 of 6 and 3 of 6 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals QB Joe Burrow excited for long-awaited return and Thanksgiving stage against Ravens
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow confirmed on Tuesday that he’ll be returning on Thanksgiving night to start against the Baltimore Ravens. Burrow had surgery to repair a turf toe injury on Sept. 19, and is making his return nearly a full month ahead of schedule. “We pushed it within the limits of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!100 days to go: Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics to be ‘a step forward’ for the movement
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Blind skiers speeding down mountains, amputee snowboarders, ice hockey players on double-blade sledges instead of skates. And the spectacular setting of Italy’s mountain scenery. With 100 days to go, Italy is gearing up to host what could be the best Winter Paralympics ever. “I’m really excited with what Milan Cortina could represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaching carousel: Tracking the hirings and firings in the Power Four
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
College football’s coaching carousel probably won’t end up being as crazy as expected. Nine Power Four coaches have been fired this fall, with Cal becoming the latest to join the list. Unprecedented parity, revenue-sharing and access to the expanded College Football Playoff have created a win-now approach for administrators and decision-makers. Florida State’s Mike Norvell, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Double-doubles by Tre White and Flory Bidunga help Kansas beat Syracuse 71-60 at Players Era tourney
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tre White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Flory Bidunga added 13 points and 14 boards, and Kansas beat Syracuse 71-60 on Tuesday at the Players Era tournament. Syracuse was within 52-50 before Kansas scored 11 straight on layups and free throws to pull away. White completed a three-point play with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samford earns 78-63 victory over Georgia State
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Dylan Faulkner’s 19 points helped Samford defeat Georgia State 78-63 on Tuesday. Faulkner had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (4-4). Jaxon Pollard added 16 points while shooting 6 for 9 and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had nine rebounds. Cade Norris shot 3 for 6 (2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma State to hire North Texas’ Eric Morris as new football coach
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
Oklahoma State has chosen North Texas’ Eric Morris as its new head football coach, the school announced Tuesday. Morris has been the head coach at North Texas since 2023. The program went 5-7 his first season, but now is 10-1 and contending for a conference championship and College Football Playoff berth. The Mean Green are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma State announces plans to hire coach Eric Morris away from North Texas football after he finishes the season
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State announces plans to hire coach Eric Morris away from North Texas football after he finishes the season. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties on hunt after Alberta basketball club’s trailer of sports wheelchairs stolen
By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025
STONY PLAIN — Mounties say they are searching for a stolen trailer holding 15 sport wheelchairs owned by an Edmonton-area wheelchair basketball club. The Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society says its trailer was stolen from the Memorial Composite High School parking lot in Stony Plain, Alta., on Saturday morning. Ross Norton, the club’s program manager, ... Read More »
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