National Sports
Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver to shut down permanently, operator says
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
VANCOUVER — A horse racing tradition in Vancouver for more than 130 years is closing permanently. Hastings Racecourse and Casino says in a statement that thoroughbred horse racing at the facility in East Vancouver is ending effective immediately. Wayne Odegard, regional vice-president with the Great Canadian Entertainment, says it was an “extremely difficult decision” to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico’s Tigres edges AFC Toronto at World Sevens Football tournament in Florida
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
DAVIE — Maria Sanchez scored a hat trick to lift Mexico’s Tigres Femenil to a 3-2 win over AFC Toronto at the World Sevens Football seven-a-side tournament Friday. Tigres rallied from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits. Nigerian international Esther Okoronkwo and Nikki Small had the Toronto goals. It’s the inaugural North American edition of the seven-a-side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ Maxx Crosby questionable with knee injury but expected to play against Broncos
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby was listed as questionable with a knee injury for Sunday’s home game against Denver, but Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll said Friday he expects him to play. Crosby has been battling a balky knee this season but has not missed any games. He was limited in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OG Anunoby returns for Knicks after missing 9 games with a hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby returned to the New York Knicks’ starting lineup Friday night after missing nine games with a strained left hamstring. Anunoby was hurt early in a victory over Miami on Nov. 14. He warmed up before the game against Utah before the Knicks decided he was healthy enough to play. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about 4 weeks
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about a month as the two-time MVP recovers from a strained right calf. Initial reports indicated Antetokounmpo would be out two to four weeks. Rivers suggested Friday that it would likely be on the higher end of that timeline. “Let’s hope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Hope falls, New Zealand’s hopes rise of a 1st-test win over the West Indies
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s makeshift attack finally broke the stubborn partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves on the final morning of the first test Saturday to edge closer to a win over the West Indies. Hope was out for 140 in the second hour before lunch, ending a 186-run partnership with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil’s Ancelotti raises doubts about whether Neymar will reach the 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti raised doubts about whether Neymar will be in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Italian has yet to pick the former captain since he took over in May. “If Neymar deserves to be (in the squad), if he is, well, better than others, he will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cink and Caron help Americans pull close to Europe in World Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Charles Schwab Cup champion Stewart Cink and Jason Caron combined for 22.5 points in two matches Friday to help the Americans pull closer to Europe heading into the final session of singles in the Skechers World Champions Cup. Europe got solid performances from three former Ryder Cup captains — Darren Clarke, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — World Cup co-host Mexico was optimistic about its chances of advancing from the group stage after being drawn to play against South Africa, South Korea and a yet-to-be-determined European team. While some TV analysts described the group as “easy,” coach Javier Aguirre was more cautious. “We faced Korea and they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers without both LeBron James and Luka Doncic for matchup with Celtics
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James and Luka Doncic are both out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Friday night. James is sitting with sciatica, which kept him sidelined for the first 14 games this season, and left foot joint arthritis. Doncic is out for the second straight game for personal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watching FIFA World Cup draw exciting for prospective players
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
MIAMI — In the midst of preparing for their biggest game of the season, several Vancouver Whitecaps players took a break Friday to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. After all, many wanted to know who they could be facing when soccer’s biggest tournament comes to Canada, the United States and Mexico next summer. ... Read More »
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