National Sports
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles seemed to fade with the promise of its first World Cup qualification since 1974. Forgotten ever so briefly was the violence, hunger and homelessness after Louicius Deedson scored nine minutes into Tuesday’s game against Nicaragua, and Ruben Providence followed up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Las Vegas seems like the perfect place for Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start. The Browns’ flashy rookie quarterback with the Hall of Fame father, bright smile and huge fan base will start Sunday in arguably America’s glitziest city against the Raiders as the Browns turn to him while fellow rookie Dillon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including Germany but not Croatia, were set Wednesday when FIFA published new rankings the day after four continents completed qualifying. Co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico will be joined in the pot of No. 1 seeds by top-ranked Spain, defending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins as starter
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarter Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The Falcons announced Penix’s surgery plans on Wednesday, two days after saying he would be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games. The team said Penix has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naomi Girma returns for year’s final USWNT matches against Italy
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Defender Naomi Girma was named to the United States roster on Wednesday for a pair of upcoming matches against Italy after returning from a calf injury. Girma had been sidelined since the start of the season with Chelsea but recently returned to the starting lineup. She has not played for the U.S. national team since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to make his first NFL start for Browns on Sunday against Raiders
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start on Sunday in Las Vegas as the Browns turn to the high-profile quarterback while fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel recovers from a concussion. Sanders replaced an injured Gabriel for the second half of last week’s 23-16 loss to Baltimore. It was a shaky debut ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UMass squares off against Bowling Green in MAC action
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Bowling Green (3-8) at UMass (0-11), Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPNU Key stats UMass Offense Overall: 243.5 yards per game (136th in FBS) Passing: 159.8 yards per game (121st) Rushing: 83.6 yards per game (133rd) Scoring: 10.8 points per game (136th) UMass Defense Overall: 436.4 yards per game (126th in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MAC matchup features Eastern Michigan taking on Western Michigan
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Western Michigan (7-4) at Eastern Michigan (4-7), Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPN2 Key stats Eastern Michigan Offense Overall: 369.6 yards per game (81st in FBS) Passing: 226.4 yards per game (72nd) Rushing: 143.3 yards per game (85th) Scoring: 24.4 points per game (88th) Eastern Michigan Defense Overall: 416.8 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ken Anderson, Roger Craig among 9 seniors semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Former MVP Ken Anderson, versatile running back Roger Craig and former AFL star Otis Taylor are among the nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 in the seniors category. A blue-ribbon committee reduced the list down from 34 candidates of players who last could have appeared in a professional football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid defender Éder Militão suffers leg injury on Brazil duty
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Éder Militão sustained an injury to his right leg while playing for Brazil, the club said Wednesday. Madrid said medical tests showed that Militão had hurt an abductor muscle during Brazil’s friendly against Tunisia on Tuesday. Militão had to be replaced in the second half of the 1-1 draw. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs went from 17-game winning streak to 0-5 in close games. What happened?
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are scoring more points than at this point last season, allowing fewer, and have improved their turnover margin. Those are usually ingredients for success, but that’s not the case for the three-time defending AFC champions, who have four fewer wins compared with this point last season and currently are outside of ... Read More »
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