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No. 25 NC State is winning early. Coach Will Wade is pushing for more ahead of the Maui Invitational

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Will Wade promised immediate results in taking over at N.C. State. That has begun with a fast start that has the Wolfpack ranked nationally and heading to the prestigious Maui Invitational in Hawaii. “I think our foundation’s strong enough right now to withstand some adversity,” Wade said during a Thursday news ... Read More »

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F1 in Las Vegas stumbled out of the gate but is adjusting to make it a strong staple to the calendar

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 returned to Las Vegas for the first time in 41 years determined to be the most glamourous event on the globe-hopping schedule. It was a street party and Max Verstappen openly criticized the focus, which targeted high-rollers with a hefty entry fee and a bright spotlight on celebrities, concerts, ... Read More »

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AFC South-leading Colts visit Arrowhead Stadium to face reeling Chiefs, the defending AFC champs

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

Indianapolis (8-2) at Kansas City (5-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Colts 6-3-1, Chiefs 5-5 Series record: Colts lead 18-10 Last meeting: Colts beat Chiefs 20-17 on Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis Last week: Colts off, Chiefs lost to Broncos 22-19 Colts offense: overall (1), ... Read More »

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Jessie Diggins, Olympic gold medalist in US cross country skiing, to retire after 2025-26 season

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

American cross country skier Jessie Diggins says she’ll retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. Diggins, 34, has won three Olympic medals, including the first cross country Olympic gold medal for the United States with teammate Kikkan Randall in 2018. She won three FIS Crystal Globes and has seven World Championship medals and 29 ... Read More »

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Mariners will retire Randy Johnson’s No. 51 during the 2026 season

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday. In June, the Mariners said Johnson’s No. 51 would become the fifth number retired by the franchise, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (No. 24), Edgar ... Read More »

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49ers host the Panthers in a matchup of NFC playoff contenders

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

Carolina (6-5) at San Francisco (7-4) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 7 Against the spread: Rams 7-4, 49ers 6-5 Series record: Panthers lead 13-10. Last meeting: 49ers beat Panthers 37-15, in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 9, 2022. Last week: Panthers beat Falcons 30-27 in OT; 49ers beat Cardinals 41-22. Panthers ... Read More »

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No. 3 Texas A&M looks to improve before showdown with rival Texas when Aggies host Samford

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Most outsiders view No. 3 Texas A&M’s game against FCS school Samford on Saturday as a nice break from the rigors of Southeastern Conference play before a showdown with rival 17th-ranked Texas next week. Coach Mike Elko and the Aggies (10-0) absolutely don’t see it that way. Especially after last ... Read More »

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No. 3 Texas A&M looks to improve before showdown with rival Texas when Aggies host Samford

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Most outsiders view No. 3 Texas A&M’s game against FCS school Samford on Saturday as a nice break from the rigors of Southeastern Conference play before a showdown with rival 17th-ranked Texas next week. Coach Mike Elko and the Aggies (10-0) absolutely don’t see it that way. Especially after last ... Read More »

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No. 3 Texas A&M looks to improve before showdown with rival Texas when Aggies host Samford

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Most outsiders view No. 3 Texas A&M’s game against FCS school Samford on Saturday as a nice break from the rigors of Southeastern Conference play before a showdown with rival 17th-ranked Texas next week. Coach Mike Elko and the Aggies (10-0) absolutely don’t see it that way. Especially after last ... Read More »

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No. 3 Texas A&M looks to improve before showdown with rival Texas when Aggies host Samford

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Most outsiders view No. 3 Texas A&M’s game against FCS school Samford on Saturday as a nice break from the rigors of Southeastern Conference play before a showdown with rival 17th-ranked Texas next week. Coach Mike Elko and the Aggies (10-0) absolutely don’t see it that way. Especially after last ... Read More »

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Canadian rugby sevens men resume journey to reclaim HSBC SVNS status

By Canadian Press on November 20th, 2025

The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team restarts its climb back to the top-tier HSBC SVNS circuit on Friday at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens competition in Trinidad and Tobago. For interim coach Christiaan Esterhuizen, the tournament also provides an early look at the competition the Canadian men will face down the line in qualifying ... Read More »

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