November 27th, 2025

National Sports

Rangers trade Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo and cash

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have traded Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash. The deal announced Monday ends Nimmo’s 10-year run with the Mets to start his career. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press that ... Read More »

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High schools in Ohio approve bylaw to allow name, image and likeness agreements for athletes

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

Ohio has become the 45th state to allow high school athletes to enter into name, image and likeness agreements. Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association voted 447-121 to approve the referendum, which was moved up six months after a lawsuit by a standout wide receiver forced the issue. Franklin County Common Pleas ... Read More »

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High schools in Ohio approve byline to allow name, image and likeness agreements for athletes

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

Ohio has become the 45th state to allow high school athletes to enter into name, image and likeness agreements. Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association voted 447-121 to approve the referendum, which was moved up six months after a lawsuit by a standout wide receiver forced the issue. Franklin County Common Pleas ... Read More »

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Canadian men slip to No. 25 in World Rugby rankings after loss to Portugal

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

Canada has dropped one place to No. 25 in World Rugby’s new rankings after November losses to Romania, Georgia and most recently Portugal. Overtaken by Zimbabwe, the Canadian men are now the lowest-ranked team in the field of 24 for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Stephen Meehan’s side will learn its World Cup ... Read More »

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The WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury are getting a logo facelift entering 30th season

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — One of the WNBA’s most recognizable franchises is modernizing its look. The three-time WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury — who also made a surprise run to the Finals this season — released their new logos for the upcoming season on Monday, continuing an aggressive financial push by team owner Mat Ishbia. Team president ... Read More »

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Georgia lineman Nyier Daniels arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges following police chase

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels remained in a Jackson County, Georgia, jail Monday morning following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase in Commerce. According to the Jackson County jail log, Daniels was booked at 10 a.m. Sunday on three felony charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, ... Read More »

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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player. The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in ... Read More »

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New York Giants fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after blowing another late lead

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

The New York Giants have fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the move had not been announced. The move made by interim coach Mike Kafka came after the team lost its sixth consecutive game ... Read More »

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Champions League leaders Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in London looking to extend perfect start

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — It will be a battle between the top two teams in the Champions League when Bayern Munich visits Arsenal on Wednesday. Arsenal’s league-leading defense will take on Harry Kane and Bayern’s highly rated attack in the fifth round of the league phase. Bayern and Arsenal have similar records atop the standings, each ... Read More »

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Marco Jansen’s 6-48 helps South Africa to commanding 314-run lead over India in 2nd cricket test

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Marco Jansen took 6-48 in a dominating display to help South Africa to a 314-run lead over India in the second cricket test on Monday. India was limited to 201 runs in its first-innings response to South Africa’s 489 on day three. The Proteas then extended their lead by opting not ... Read More »

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Takeaways: Springboks torch Irish hoodoo and England wins 11 straight

By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — South Africa left Dublin with a crushing victory over bogey Ireland and England extended its winning streak to 11 tests after surviving Argentina 27-23 in autumn rugby at the weekend. The South Africans reaffirmed their undisputed top dog status with a 24-13 result after a chaotic match marked by seven yellow cards, ... Read More »

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