National Sports
2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq’s passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead. For Iraq fans, a 40-year wait through their nation’s troubled modern history to return to the World Cup can end in the last of an epic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to contract with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Lange agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers. Lange was on the injured list from the start of the season because of a strained right late muscle. He was activated Aug. 18, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tucker DeVries scores 17 of his 25 in 2nd half and Indiana beats Lindenwood 73-53
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Tucker DeVries scored 25 points and made five 3-pointers, Sam Alexis grabbed 10 rebounds to go with eight points, and Indiana beat Lindenwood 73-53 on Thursday night. Indiana has started a season 5-0 for the first time since 2022-23. The Hoosiers improved to 28-0 against teams competing in the Ohio Valley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No 2026 World Cup spot but China is experiencing a grassroots soccer revival
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Encouraging signs are emerging for China’s long-suffering soccer fans despite the national team’s failure yet again to qualify for the World Cup and the continued struggle of its top clubs in Asian competition. On the domestic front, the 2025 season has offered some positivity. The Chinese Super League comes to an end Saturday. If Shanghai ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain rallies past Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semifinals. Germany defeats Argentina
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez combined to beat Tomas Machac and Jakub Mensik in the deciding doubles to help Spain rally past Czech Republic and reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup with a 2-1 win on Thursday. Granollers and Martinez lifted in the absence of top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, the six-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 9 Maryland scores first 20 points, routs Bethune-Cookman 95-49
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland scored the first 20 points, and the ninth-ranked Terrapins remained undefeated and recorded a season high in scoring Thursday night with a 95-49 rout of Bethune-Cookman. Kyndal Walker scored a career-high 13 points, and Oluchi Okananwa and Kaylene Smikle each also had 13 points for Maryland (6-0). The Terps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marshall earns 98-70 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Caleb Hollenbeck scored 23 points as Marshall beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 98-70 on Thursday. Hollenbeck shot 8 for 9, including 7 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Thundering Herd (4-1). Jalen Speer added 18 points while shooting 5 for 13 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fletcher has 27, High Point takes down UIC 90-80
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cam’Ron Fletcher scored 27 points as High Point beat UIC 90-80 on Thursday. Fletcher shot 9 for 12 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (5-1). Chase Johnston scored 18 points and added five steals. Rob Martin had 14 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ Maxx Crosby added to injury report with knee issue ahead of Browns game
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby was added to the injury report Thursday with an injured knee going into Sunday’s home game against Cleveland. Crosby was limited in practice, as were defensive tackles Jonah Laulu (ribs) and Leki Fotu (heel). Crosby has dealt with knee problems this season, so it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain beats the Czech Republic to reach the Davis Cup semifinals. Germany defeats Argentina.
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez combined to beat Tomas Machac and Jakub Mensik in the deciding doubles to help Spain rally past Czech Republic and reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup with a 2-1 win on Thursday. Granollers and Martinez lifted in the absence of top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, the six-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings’ Domantas Sabonis has partial meniscus tear and is expected to miss at least a month
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has a partial tear of the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be out at least a month, the team announced before Thursday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Sabonis, in his 10th season out of Gonzaga, was injured Sunday in a 123-110 ... Read More »
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