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Piastri takes pole for Qatar GP sprint race with Norris third and Verstappen sixth
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Oscar Piastri took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Friday, pushing his McLaren teammate Lando Norris into third place. A disgruntled Max Verstappen qualified only sixth. Norris holds a 24-point lead in Formula 1 over both men, and may well be relieved that Verstappen will start Saturday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From fan to foe: Kyle Shanahan, 49ers face unique challenge against Browns and Shedeur Sanders
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deion Sanders was Kyle Shanahan’s favorite player when his father, Mike Shanahan, was the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator during their 1994 Super Bowl season. On Sunday, Shanahan will table his adoration of the Pro Football Hall of Famer for a couple of hours as he looks to stop his son, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign veteran defenseman Mike Matheson to a 5-year, $30 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30-million contract extension on Friday. The new deal, which the team announced before its game at Las Vegas, kicks in for the start of next season and runs through 2030-31. The 31-year-old Matheson is an 11-year NHL veteran. He’s in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant scores 15, No. 12 North Carolina women hit 14 3s to turn back K-State 85-73 in Cancun
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Lanie Grant scored 15 points, three players had 14 and No. 12 North Carolina defeated Kansas State 85-73 in the Cancun Challenge on Friday. Indya Nivar, Nyla Harris and Nyla Brooks all scored 14 for the Tar Heels (7-1), who were 14 of 26 on 3-pointers and shot 54.5% (30 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expansion FC Supra du Quebec adds to its roster with top two picks in U Sports draft
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
Expansion FC Supra du Quebec took University of Montreal midfielder Calin Calaidjoglu with the first overall pick in Friday’s Canadian Premier League-U Sports draft. Calaidjoglu, 24, scored six goals and added three assists in U Sports play this season. Named a second-team all-Canadian, he scored in a 2-0 win over Laval in the RSEQ final. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hill scores 21 points with five 3-pointers and VCU knocks off Virginia Tech in Bahamas
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Terrence Hill Jr. scored a career-high 21 points, hitting a career-best five 3-pointers in the process, and VCU defeated Virginia Tech 86-68 on Friday in the third-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis. VCU (5-3) led by 10 points at halftime, then opened the second half on a 6-for-6 shooting spree. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stafford takes TD streak into Carolina against a secondary reeling with injuries, suspension
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles passing game is hitting on all cylinders as the first-place Rams set their sights on the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. The Carolina Panthers (6-6) are struggling to find that same consistency with Bryce Young at the helm as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Odermatt skis out in rare failure at World Cup giant slalom led by Brennsteiner
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Olympic champion Marco Odermatt skied out in the opening run of a World Cup giant slalom on Friday, leaving Stefan Brennsteiner to lead and chasing his first career win at age 34. Odermatt went out while posting the fastest time on a cold clear day in Colorado, where he lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five score in double figures, No. 24 Cowgirls top Charlotte 74-65 in Cayman Islands Classic
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Achol Alkot led a balanced attack with 16 points and No. 24 Oklahoma State held off Charlotte 74-65 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Friday. The Cowgirls never trailed but never quite put the 49ers away. The biggest lead was 18 when Haleigh Timmer opened the fourth quarter with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames announce two-year extension for general manager Craig Conroy
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
The Calgary Flames have extended general manager Craig Conroy’s contract by two years. The Flames said Conroy and the team came to terms on the extension before the start of this season. The club also announced two-year extensions for president Don Maloney and assistant general managers Dave Nonis and Brad Pascall, which the Flames said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Audi Crooks and Addy Brown lead No. 10 Iowa State over Marquette 84-73
By Canadian Press on November 28th, 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Audi Crooks and Addy Brown both scored 18 points and No. 10 Iowa State beat Marquette 84-73 in the GEICO Coconut Hoops on Friday at Alico Arena. Jada Williams added 15 points and Sydney Harris had 13 for the Cyclones. Iowa State (8-0) outrebounded Marquette (4-2) by a 44-26 margin. ... Read More »
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