National Sports
Liverpool’s Premier League title defense is in disarray but benign fixture run could change that
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Three months in and it has already been a season of highs and lows for Liverpool. A run of five straight wins to start the team’s Premier League title defense. Then a streak of four consecutive losses. Before the international break, an impressive 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League was celebrated as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England desperate to end Ashes drought in Australia when series starts Friday
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
PERTH, Australia (AP) — The build-up to the Ashes series starting Friday began at the end of July 2023 following one of the more acrimonious test cricket series between England and Australia. Ben Stokes and his England lineup won that test at The Oval in South London but it wasn’t enough to reclaim the Ashes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers visit Warriors Friday in NBA Cup group stage
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers (6-9, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (9-8, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Warriors are 8-4 in Western Conference games. Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers host Pacers Friday for NBA Cup group stage game
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Indiana Pacers (2-13, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Cavaliers are 4-0 against division opponents. Cleveland ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns host Timberwolves Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (10-5, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (9-6, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Suns are 8-5 in Western Conference games. Phoenix is 0-2 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nets visit Celtics Friday in NBA Cup group stage
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Brooklyn Nets (2-12, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (8-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Celtics are 2-3 against division opponents. Boston is fourth in the Eastern Conference with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz and Thunder meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder (15-1, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (5-9, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Jazz have gone 0-3 against division opponents. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks and Pelicans meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans (2-13, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-12, 13th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Mavericks are 0-4 in division play. Dallas is 1-5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls host Heat Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Miami Heat (9-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (8-6, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat travel to face the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Bulls are 5-4 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago is 3-3 in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards visit Raptors Friday in NBA Cup group stage
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Washington Wizards (1-13, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (10-5, second in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors play the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Raptors are 9-2 in Eastern Conference games. Toronto is third in the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets host Nuggets Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (11-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (10-3, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Rockets have gone 3-2 against Western Conference opponents. Houston ranks seventh in the NBA ... Read More »
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