National Sports
Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was allegedly used, a prosecutor said Monday. Brown appeared via video at a brief arraignment hearing in Miami-Dade Circuit Court in which his lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, repeated that Brown already entered a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abby Roque ready for fresh start with Victoire: ‘Don’t think I’ve hit my ceiling’
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Abby Roque believes she has a lot more to give, and she’ll get the chance to prove it in Montreal. A talented, in-your-face centre who plays with an edge, Roque was traded from the New York Sirens to the Victoire last summer after two losing seasons in the Big Apple. The 28-year-old from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nigeria coach claims ‘voodoo’ by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Congo won the African playoff final late Sunday in a penalty shootout — getting two saves from a substitute goalkeeper sent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul to fight two-time world champion Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout on Dec. 19. The heavyweight bout, which will consist of eight three-minute rounds, will take place at Kaseya Center in Miami and will be streamed live on Netflix. It will be the toughest fight yet for the 28-year-old Paul, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unwell Asalanka and Fernando ruled out of tri-series in Pakistan, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka white-ball captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando have been ruled out of the T20 tri-series in Pakistan due to illness. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement on Monday that Dasun Shanaka will lead the side in the tournament which also features Zimbabwe. Top-order batter Pavan Rathnayake, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona to return to Camp Nou with partial capacity for Spanish league game against Athletic
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will be back at the Camp Nou for its Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. The club announced Monday that 45,401 will be allowed at the venue for the team’s first match back since renovation began in 2023. The new Camp Nou will ultimately hold 105,000 fans. Barcelona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect sought in shooting that critically injured New York Jets player Kris Boyd
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York police have released surveillance images of a man sought in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback and special teams standout Kris Boyd. Boyd remained in critical but stable condition Monday, a day after he was shot in midtown Manhattan. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from hospital, five days after being admitted with a heart issue. Oscar’s current club, Sao Paulo said in a statement that the player had been discharged on Sunday. It added that extensive tests had revealed Oscar had “experienced an episode of vasovagal syncope,” a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has dominated tennis in 2025
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Jannik Sinner draped his left arm and his racket around Carlos Alcaraz’s neck. Alcaraz then put his right arm on Sinner’s shoulder. The friendly greeting between the two players after the latest in a series of high-stakes matches was a fitting image for the year in men’s tennis. Sinner and Alcaraz are dominating the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby takeaways: Ford fantastic for England and Carreras inspires Pumas comeback
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England earned a rare win over New Zealand and Argentina staged an incredible comeback from 21-0 down to beat Scotland 33-24 in autumn rugby at the weekend. George Ford drove England to the 33-19 victory a year after being blamed for a loss to the All Blacks. South Africa survived another red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has swimming tips if you’re an older swimmer, or returning to the pool after years away. Gaines won three Olympic gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and is widely known as the “voice of swimming” for his coverage of the Olympics with American network NBC. Swimming is an all-around ... Read More »
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