December 1st, 2025

National Sports

49ers defense shines as Purdy’s 3 interceptions nearly derail win over Panthers

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif.,” (AP) — Brock Purdy’s return was supposed to elevate the San Francisco 49ers offense and carry an injury-riddled defense on a playoff run. The script was flipped in his second game back. The Niners defense limited the damage from three first-half interceptions by Purdy and the offense turned conservative in the second ... Read More »

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Red Sox acquire right-hander Sonny Gray from the Cardinals

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for righty Richard Fitts and a prospect. Gray, 36, went 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA for the Cardinals last season. In a 13-year career with five teams, he is 125-102 with a 3.58 ERA and three All-Star ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Swimmer Oleksiak suspended two years for anti-doping rule violation

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

The International Testing Agency says Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has been given a two-year ban from competition for an anti-doping rule violation. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Cortina preparing to host heads of state during the Winter Olympics. Mayor won’t say which ones

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

ROME (AP) — The draw of the luxury mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo ringed by jagged peaks of the Dolomites is proving irresistible to heads of state, who are planning to visit the Alpine venue during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the town’s mayor told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi quipped that ... Read More »

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Odegaard set for Arsenal return against Bayern after nearly 2 months out injured

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could return for the Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday after nearly two months out. The Norway midfielder has been sidelined since Oct. 4 with a knee injury but is pushing to make his comeback at the Emirates Stadium. “He was very close for the previous ... Read More »

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Red Sox acquire right-hander Sonny Gray from the Cardinals, AP source says

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced. According to published reports, the Cardinals would receive ... Read More »

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Nissanka’s unbeaten 98 earns Sri Lanka first win in T20 tri-series

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Opening batter Pathum Nissanka hit an unbeaten 98 off 58 balls as Sri Lanka hammered Zimbabwe by nine wickets Tuesday for its first win in the T20 tri-series. Nissanka’s whirlwind knock, which featured four sixes and 11 boundaries, propelled Sri Lanka to 148-1 with 22 balls to spare on a wicket ... Read More »

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Carlos Alcaraz’s season is done but the tennis star’s year isn’t

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz recently wrapped up his 2025 official schedule with the ATP’s year-end No. 1 ranking, tour-highs of 71 match wins and eight trophies and a pair of Grand Slam titles that lifted his career total to six. Yes, his season is done — but his year isn’t. That’s because the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who skipped ... Read More »

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Texas names UCLA’s Margueritte its head coach for women’s soccer

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Margueritte Bates, who led UCLA to the NCAA women’s soccer national championship in 2022, was named head coach at Texas on Tuesday. Bates was the first rookie head coach to win the women’s soccer national title. She compiled a 67-13-9 record over four seasons at UCLA, leading the Bruins to a ... Read More »

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Canada men get first look at what could await them at draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto’s BMO Field. And Jesse Marsch’s team will face co-host Mexico in the round ... Read More »

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AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 1 UConn’s Azzi Fudd

By Canadian Press on November 25th, 2025

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 3 of the season: Azzi Fudd, UConn The graduate guard averaged 27.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 58% from the field in wins over No. 6 Michigan and Utah last week. She had a season-high 31 points against the Wolverines, including ... Read More »

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