National Sports
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic making his mark with North Carolina State
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
Canadian Nikola Markovic is hard to miss at the heart of the North Carolina State backline. At six foot four and 205 pounds, the ACC Defensive Player of the Year cuts a commanding figure. The 21-year-old sophomore centre back from Gatineau, Que., will look to help the 15th-seeded Wolfpack (13-2-4) get past visiting UNC Greensboro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. captain Tyler Adams scores long-range goal for Bournemouth in Premier League
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — U.S. captain Tyler Adams scored one of the best goals in the Premier League this season when he lobbed the goalkeeper from around 50 yards (meters) for Bournemouth on Saturday. In the 15th minute of a match at Sunderland, Adams collected a loose ball inside his own half, crossed the halfway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Love wins monobob World Cup gold for US, Lochner tops Friedrich again, luge races on Olympic track
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
IGLS, Austria (AP) — Reigning world champion Kaysha Love of the U.S. got the fourth women’s monobob World Cup win of her career on Saturday, rallying in the second run of the two-heat race for the victory. Love was second behind Australia’s Bree Walker going into the final run at the Igls-Innsbruck track. But Love’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piastri wins sprint race at Qatar GP to close gap on F1 leader Norris to 22 points
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race from pole position Saturday to move 22 points behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris heading into Sunday’s main Formula 1 race. Piastri’s sprint win gave him eight points with seven going to Mercedes driver George Russell in second place. The championship leader Norris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Can Nick Sirianni and the Eagles avoid another late-season collapse following 2 straight losses?
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The slumping Eagles are on the brink of becoming the collapsing Eagles. Seem familiar? Eagles fans — and certainly coach Nick Sirianni and the players still around — can almost gag when they remember the 2023 season. The Eagles were coming off a Super Bowl trip (like this year), started 10-1 (this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — High up on the slopes of the west Maui mountains, the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort provides golfers with expansive ocean views. The course is so renowned that The Sentry, a $20 million signature event for the PGA Tour, had been held there nearly every year for more than a quarter-century. “You ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football’s final regular season day will set championship matchups in Big Ten, ACC, SEC
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
The final day of the regular season is full of crucial games that will set the conference championship matchups and influence the rankings that will determine the postseason. Among the Power Four, only the Big 12 Conference has its championship set while the ACC, Big Ten and SEC will settle things Saturday along with every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s Mark Wood sits out training and could miss second Ashes test
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — England fast bowler Mark Wood missed a training session Saturday, raising doubts about his availability for the second Ashes test due to concerns over his troublesome left knee. The 35-year-old Wood’s fitness had been an issue going into the five-match series after he only recently returned following knee surgery in March. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Como extends its unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 matches
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
COMO, Italy (AP) — Como beat Sassuolo 2-0 and extended its Serie A unbeaten run to 11 matches on Friday. Cesc Fàbregas’ team hasn’t lost since the end of August when it was beaten by Bologna 1-0. The run includes wins at Fiorentina and at home to Juventus and Friday’s victory was its second Serie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abilene Christian faces Bradley
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
Bradley Braves (2-3) vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats (4-2) Cypress Lake, Florida; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Abilene Christian faces Bradley in Cypress Lake, Florida. The Wildcats are 4-2 in non-conference play. Abilene Christian is the leader in the WAC with 14.5 fast break points. The Braves have a 2-3 record against non-conference oppponents. Bradley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas leads Dartmouth against Saint Peter’s after 24-point performance
By Canadian Press on November 29th, 2025
Dartmouth Big Green (1-3) at Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-3) Jersey City, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dartmouth visits Saint Peter’s after Kareem Thomas scored 24 points in Dartmouth’s 113-68 win over the Maine-Augusta Moose. The Peacocks are 2-0 on their home court. Saint Peter’s is 1-0 in games decided by 3 points ... Read More »
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