National Sports
Sceptres to welcome expansion Goldeneyes to Scotiabank Arena before Olympic break
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres will make their third trip to Scotiabank Arena next month for a game against the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Professional Women’s Hockey Team announced Thursday. The third annual “Battle on Bay Street” is set for Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. ET at the home of the NHL’s Maple Leafs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erasmus prioritizing Springboks’ Rugby World Cup preparation over Nations Championship
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus is inclined to prioritize South Africa’s shot at an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title than the new Nations Championship next year. The world champion Springboks have just finished the year as the No. 1 test side for a third straight year. Coach Erasmus was asked on Thursday how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs. House Republican leaders had planned to push the bill, known as the SCORE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR President testifies France family was opposed to new revenue model
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR teams went to the sanctioning body in early 2022 asking for an improved revenue model and argued the system at the time was unsustainable, the president of the series testified Thursday in the antitrust case lodged against the top motorsports series in the United States. Steve O’Donnell, named president of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter out for a month after training crash
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter crashed in training, the Swiss team said Thursday, and cannot ski until about a month before she is due to defend her title. The 31-year-old Suter shapes as a strong contender at the Milan Cortina Winter Games in February where women’s Alpine skiing is raced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derrick Henry and Travis Kelce among 32 nominees for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Derrick Henry, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love and Travis Kelce are among the 32 players nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The prestigious award recognizes players for their commitment to community service and excellence on the field. Each team announced its representative on Thursday. The national winner will be announced during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State, Indiana clash for Big Ten crown in rare title game featuring nation’s top-ranked teams
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has been here before. Twice. His second-ranked Hoosiers, just like first-ranked Ohio State, have not. For the first time in more than a decade and just the third time since conference championship games were standardized, the nation’s top-ranked teams will play for a title. The two previous top-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins, Jets square off in matchup of AFC East rivals playing better lately after early struggles
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Miami (5-7) at New York Jets (3-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Dolphins by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Dolphins 6-6; Jets 7-4-1. Series record: Dolphins lead 62-57-1. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Jets 27-21 on Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Last week: Dolphins beat Saints 21-17; Jets beat Falcons 27-24. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springboks star Etzebeth gets 12-match suspension for eye gouge against Wales
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — South Africa star Eben Etzebeth was suspended for 12 matches on Thursday for eye gouging against Wales last weekend. The suspension covers matches for the Durban-based Sharks starting from this weekend to the end of March. The Sharks deregistered Etzebeth this week in anticipation of a lengthy ban. Etzebeth was red-carded on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic flame for Milan Cortina Winter Games arrives in Italy following handover in Greece
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ROME (AP) — The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Games landed in Rome on Thursday following a handover in Greece. The flame was carried in a small lantern aboard an ITA Airways flight between the Greek and Italian capitals. Tennis player Jasmine Paolini — an Olympic gold medalist — and local organizing committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays push season opener back a day, now kick off with a March 27 night game
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2026 season a day later than originally planned, the Major League Baseball team announced Thursday. The Blue Jays will now kick off their season on the evening of Friday, March 27, against the visiting Athletics. They were originally scheduled to start the campaign with an afternoon ... Read More »
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