National Sports
Bears coach Ben Johnson not ready to talk playoffs with team in sole possession of NFC North lead
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears find themselves in unfamiliar territory in sole possession of the NFC North lead and staring down at the rest of the division. The Bears (7-3) have won seven of eight after squeezing past the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 to pull out yet another down-to-the-wire game, and they’re looking more and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech’s coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech’s coach on Monday, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State. The Hokies announced the move Monday evening, becoming the first Power 4 football program to fill a coaching vacancy this season. Franklin was set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers finally getting more opportunities to see how they measure up against NFC North rivals
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Since beating the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions on the season’s opening weekend, the Green Bay Packers haven’t played a single divisional game. That’s about to change in a big way. The Packers play each of their division rivals over the next three weeks. Green Bay (6-3-1) hosts the Minnesota Vikings (4-6) on Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia Tech hires James Franklin, who was fired by Penn State earlier this season, as football coach
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech hires James Franklin, who was fired by Penn State earlier this season, as football coach. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles’ defense has carried them to an 8-2 record while the offense struggles
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Take a look at the stat sheet, the game film or even a blip of a TikTok highlight and it’s clear the Philadelphia Eagles are winning — and sit atop the NFC standings — because of a defense that ranks among the best in franchise history. The Eagles’ offense, which boasts a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers are giving up too many big plays to compete with the better teams
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Surrendering big plays has cost the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two games in a row. That’s turned a promising 6-2 start into a two-game losing streak with a trip to face the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams (8-2) up next. Josh Allen threw touchdown passes of 43, 52 and 25 yards against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavyweight champ Usyk vacates WBO title which will go to Wardley
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO belt, the governing body said on Monday. The title will go to British fighter Fabio Wardley, who became interim champion by beating Joseph Parker with an 11th-round stoppage last month. Wardley was mandated to face Usyk but the Ukrainian decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens came up with a creative solution in short yardage. That was the difference against Browns
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — On the day Mark Andrews became Baltimore’s career leader in yards receiving, it was a rare running play by the star tight end that was decisive. Andrews’ 35-yard touchdown run on what was essentially a fake tush push lifted the Ravens to a 23-16 win over Cleveland on Sunday. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama to miss at least 2-3 weeks with strained calf, AP source says
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Victor Wembanyama will miss the next two to three weeks, at minimum, after an MRI confirmed that the San Antonio Star center has a strained left calf, a person familiar with the diagnosis said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not reveal any specifics regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poulin, Stacey lead the way as Victoire close PWHL pre-season with 3-2 win over Fleet
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey each had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Victoire closed out the PWHL pre-season with a 3-2 win over the Boston Fleet on Monday. Claire Vekich also scored for Montreal, which defeated Boston 3-2 in overtime on Saturday in their initial pre-season matchup at Verdun Auditorium. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers RB Josh Jacobs won’t need to go on IR and could be ready Sunday, coach Matt LaFleur says
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs received some good news on the knee injury that caused the three-time Pro Bowl selection to exit a victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Jacobs won’t need to go on injured reserve. LaFleur added that Jacobs “potentially” could be ... Read More »
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