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Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., next season while their home stadium of B.C. Place hosts the FIFA World Cup. The Lions will battle the Stampeders at the Apple Bowl on June 27, then take on the Elks at the same venue on July 4. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves and Joel Payamps agree to a 1-year, $2.25M deal after team retains closer Raisel Iglesias
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team’s bullpen. The Braves signed Payamps off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers late last season. Payamps, 31, allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings with Atlanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava is day to day with neck spasms ahead of of USC rivalry game
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is day to day with neck spasms ahead of a rivalry game with No. 19 USC on Saturday. Iamaleava left after being sacked in the third quarter of a 48-14 loss to Washington at the Rose Bowl last weekend. “Nico had some neck spasm stuff happen, just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders to make 2nd NFL start for Browns against 49ers
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Shedeur Sanders will make his second NFL start on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns host the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Kevin Stefanski made the announcement Monday that Sanders would get another week under center. The rookie fifth-round pick completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday’s 24-10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos coach Sean Payton highlights Wil Lutz’s consistency as he discusses kicker’s extension
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos returned from their bye refreshed, refocused and, at least in the case of kicker Wil Lutz, richer. Lutz signed a three-year contract extension over the break, securing his role on the Broncos through 2028. “First off, he’s earned it,” coach Sean Payton said Monday after the Broncos (9-2) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings put McCarthy in concussion protocol, after struggling QB reports postgame symptoms
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team’s travel home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The medical staff made the decision to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career. The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will compete in the IndyCar Series next season for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, team officials announced Monday, less than two months after he drove for the team at an open test on Indianapolis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada in the opening events of the HSBC SVNS season in Dubai and Cape Town. The 22-year-old from Waldheim, Sask., is one of seven returning players from the Canadian side that won bronze at last season’s HSBC SVNS World Championship. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 9 Notre Dame loses 2 defensive players to season-ending leg injuries suffered in Syracuse game
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 9 Notre Dame will be without linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and cornerback Chance Tucker for the rest of the season after they were both hurt in Saturday’s 70-7 win over Syracuse. Viliamu-Asa injured his left knee while Tucker suffered a broken bone in his lower left leg. Neither were starters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola apologizes for confronting cameraman after loss to Newcastle
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has apologized for his confrontation with a cameraman after Manchester City’s weekend loss to Newcastle, saying Monday he feels “ashamed.” The City manager had grabbed the cameraman’s headset and appeared to say something to directly into his ear after the final whistle of a 2-1 loss at St James’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cousins’ play gives Falcons a glimmer of hope their season can be salvaged
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — As Kirk Cousins showed he has more left in his career, the Atlanta Falcons played as if they haven’t given up on their season. Cousins enjoyed a bounce-back game in his renewed role as the Falcons starter. Cousins, 37, provided reminders of his early season form in 2024 as Atlanta snapped its ... Read More »
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