National Sports
Bayern Munich’s Luis Díaz gets Champions League ban cut after reckless foul on PSG’s Achraf Hakimi
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz has had his three-game Champions League ban reduced to two on appeal following his reckless foul on Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi. UEFA said Friday that Díaz’s appeal on the charge of “serious rough play” was upheld, without specifying why. That means he still misses Bayern’s Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erasmus to lead Springboks to 2031 Rugby World Cup after contract extension
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus will coach South Africa to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States after his contract was extended by four years on Friday. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander made the announcement at the general meeting of member unions. Erasmus, a former Springboks captain, was the mastermind behind South Africa’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mont-Tremblant ready to host World Cup giant slaloms after last year’s cancellation
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Valérie Grenier won’t take her home race for granted this weekend, not after what happened a year ago. The Canadian alpine skier — a four-time World Cup medallist — broke down in tears when the Mont-Tremblant, Que., event was cancelled last December because of unseasonably warm weather. This time, it’s a go. The Laurentians resort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged for allegedly taking $30,000 from a Cape Breton hockey association
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NEW WATERFORD — Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a 57-year-old woman for allegedly taking more than $30,000 from the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association. Police say they received a complaint in June following an audit by the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division of Service Nova Scotia. Police allege that about $32,700 dollars went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: Derrick Henry expects a physical battle against rival Steelers in matchup for first place
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Ravens five-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry discusses Baltimore’s upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place in the AFC North, how he’s sustained excellence for a decade in the NFL and being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell Wilson. This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiba is surprise leader after figure skating favorites falter at Grand Prix Final
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Mone Chiba emerged as the surprise leader in the women’s short program at the figure skating Grand Prix Final after several favorites stumbled on Friday. Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto and defending Grand Prix Final champion Amber Glenn made costly errors on their opening jumps and finished fifth and sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup match schedule to come into focus as draw begins at Kennedy Center
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2026 World Cup draw will begin Friday with a wintry feel as snow fell outside the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 189 days ahead of an expanded 48-nation tournament. There were long lines outside the complex even at 7 a.m. as workers and media filed through with Secret Service agents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sports officials from a dozen United States cities went to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top events. Coast to coast member cities in the Sports Events & Tourism Association came to the Olympic home city of Lausanne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to unveil group picks
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Friday, 12 p.m. ET, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 64 nations will participate to determine which 48 teams will take the tournament field this summer. U.S. President Donald Trump is also expected to attend the event, as are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps finish sixth in Grand Prix Final pairs
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NAGOYA — Canadians Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps finished sixth in pairs at the Grand Prix Final figure skating event on Friday. The two-time Grand Prix medallists, who won bronze at the 2023 Final, posted 194.36 points after a fall in their free skate. Japan’s Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the title (225.21), ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos seeking another year of college eligibility
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is appealing to the NCAA for another year of eligibility. Attorney Darren Heitner announced Friday he’s representing Castellanos in his legal fight after the NCAA denied the player’s waiver request for a fifth season. Castellanos, who transferred to Florida State last December after one year at ... Read More »
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