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Montpellier denies forward Mary Fowler’s racism allegation and threatens legal action
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
French soccer club Montpellier has denied racism allegations made by Australia forward Mary Fowler, who said a teammate gave her bananas as a departing gift in 2022. Montpellier said in a statement Thursday it discovered “with astonishment a number of accusations” made by Fowler in her memoir, “Bloom,” and said there’s no evidence to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers’ retooled pass rush finding its footing after early struggles without Joey Bosa
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — In two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator, Jesse Minter has proven himself to be one of the most creative minds in football. But even Minter acknowledges there are times when his scheming is secondary to the natural pass rush talent at his disposal. Minter knew he had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 16 USC visits No. 6 Oregon in marquee matchup with College Football Playoff implications
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Southern California will need to overcome its road woes in big games this weekend against Oregon if it hopes to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. Of course, the Trojans would have to win the season finale against rival UCLA, too. But there’s no arguing Saturday’s game against the No. 6 Ducks (9-1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Off-season with plenty of change and movement brings excitement to new PWHL season
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
It was an off-season full of change in the PWHL. Players were stunned by some of the roster movement, and some fans were disappointed. But with the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent joining to bring the league to eight teams, the PWHL says expansion has triggered a roster shakeup that’s added extra intrigue ahead of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Dolphins embrace ‘delusional’ postseason hope despite long playoff odds
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are delusional. And that’s by their own definition. They’re entering their bye week at 4-7, five losses behind AFC East leader New England in the division race, 2 1/2 games behind Jacksonville for what would be the final wild-card spot in the conference, and as a 50-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
While competition heats up in the final weeks of the college football season, a handful of SEC teams are getting their annual gift: a late-season cupcake before rivalry week and the postseason. Undefeated and No. 3 Texas A&M hosts Samford (1-10), No. 4 Georgia welcomes Charlotte (1-9), No. 10 Alabama welcomes Eastern Illinois (3-8) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freshman QBs Underwood and Washington meet when No. 18 Michigan faces Maryland this weekend
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — You can never be too certain what the future holds in college football, but it’s possible Bryce Underwood and Malik Washington will be compared to each other for quite some time in the Big Ten. Their first head-to-head meeting is this weekend. Washington and Maryland host Underwood and No. 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travel-weary Canadian men wrap up November tour with rugby test in Portugal
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
The Canadian men’s rugby team is seeing more of Europe than expected on its November tour. Between games in Romania, Georgia and Portugal, the squad has spent a fair bit of time cooling its heels in Istanbul due to travel issues. “I know the airport quite well,” Canada coach Stephen Meehan said dryly, “but I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guelph Storm to host Memorial Cup junior hockey championship in 2027
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm will host the 2027 Memorial Cup, the Canadian Hockey League announced Thursday. The schedule for the springtime elite major junior tournament, which features the host team and the champions of the OHL, Western Hockey League and Quebec Maritimes Hockey League, will be released at a later date. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 23 West Virginia women top Appalachian State 80-51 for coach Mark Kellogg’s 500th career victory
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Gia Cooke scored 19 points, Kierra Wheeler added 15 and No. 23 West Virginia beat Appalachian State 80-51 on Thursday for coach Mark Kellogg’s 500th career victory. West Virginia (5-0) won its 21st straight home game, spanning three seasons. West Virginia has also won 39 consecutive nonconference regular-season contests inside the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor Wong and Boston Red Sox agree to 1-year deal for $1,375,000
By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025
Catcher Connor Wong and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year deal for $1,375,000, a day ahead of the deadline for teams to offer 2026 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters. Wong can earn an additional $75,000 in performance bonuses. A 29-year-old who has made occasional appearances at first, second, third ... Read More »
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