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Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting. Howie Kendrick, Daniel Murphy and Rick Porcello also are among the first-time eligibles, joined by Shin-Soo Choo, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan, TCU jump into top 10 of women’s AP Top 25; UConn, South Carolina, UCLA remain on top
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Michigan, TCU jump into top 10 of women’s AP Top 25; UConn, South Carolina, UCLA remain on top. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays say reliever Nick Sandlin clears waivers, elects free agency
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
TORONTO — Right-hander Nick Sandlin cleared waivers and has elected free agency, the Toronto Blue Jays said Monday. The reliever made 19 appearances for the Blue Jays last season but missed the second half of the campaign and playoffs due to right elbow inflammation. The Blue Jays outrighted him to Triple-A Buffalo last Friday. Sandlin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paige Greco, Paralympic gold medalist, dies at 28
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australian cyclist Paige Greco, a Paralympic gold medalist, has died. She was 28. A joint statement by the Australian Paralympic Committee and Australian cycling federation said that Greco “passed away in her Adelaide home after experiencing a sudden medical episode” on Sunday. “Paige meant everything to us,” her mother Natalie Greco ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angry Jaguars need to find new motivation for upcoming road games against Cardinals and Titans
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Coach Liam Coen insists his Jacksonville Jaguars play better when they’re angry. It was an easy emotion to harness after the biggest collapse in franchise history. It could be more difficult to find that edge with upcoming road games against Arizona and Tennessee. The Jaguars (6-4) followed one of the worst ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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