November 17th, 2025

National Sports

Justin Thomas has back surgery and will miss start to 2026

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

Justin Thomas is recovering from back surgery for a herniated disk, which he said Friday will forced him to miss the start of next season with no rush to return until he is fully ready. “It’s a bummer, but I don’t want to have this stuff bother me the rest of my life,” Thomas said ... Read More »

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Broncos tailback RJ Harvey figures to play bigger role against Chiefs with J.K. Dobbins out

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — So far this season, Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey has pretty much been making more of an impact with his pass catching than his ball carrying. That could change Sunday when Harvey figures to play an even bigger role against the Kansas City Chiefs after the Broncos ruled out tailback ... Read More »

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Adam Hadwin holds onto the lead in the windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Adam Hadwin held onto the lead Friday in the windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship in a late bid to retain full PGA Tour playing privileges, shooting a 5-under 66 at Port Royal to take a one-shot advantage into the weekend. Hadwin is 147th in the FedEx Cup standings, with the top 100 ... Read More »

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Claerbaut’s 20 leads Central Michigan over Coppin State 82-59

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nathan Claerbaut scored 20 points as Central Michigan beat Coppin State 82-59 on Friday. Claerbaut also contributed 11 rebounds for the Chippewas (2-2). Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 15 points while going 6 of 13 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds. Phat Phat Brooks shot 5 of ... Read More »

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Justin Jefferson strives to get back in ‘savage mode’ to give lagging Vikings offense a boost

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson still draws constant double coverage. He’s made plenty of clutch catches this year. The Minnesota Vikings continue to keep him as the heart of their entire offensive scheme. Over the first half of the season, though, Jefferson hasn’t been the same high-impact player. His averages of 13.5 yards per ... Read More »

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Head coach Mike O’Shea to return to Winnipeg Blue Bombers next season

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea will return as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL team announced Friday. O’Shea, a two-time CFL coach of the year and six-time Grey Cup champion, will enter his 12th season as Bombers head coach in 2026. Winnipeg has made the playoffs in nine straight seasons and played in ... Read More »

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Reaching 67 points is creating a ‘6-7’ frenzy at college basketball games across the country

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you. Getting an earful of it at a women’s basketball game, well, that was new for the mother of three. Baranczyk and the sixth-ranked Sooners became the latest college team ... Read More »

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Vancouver Canucks place goalie Thatcher Demko on IR with lower-body injury

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have placed goalie Thatcher Demko on injured reserve. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the move Friday, saying it is retroactive to Tuesday, when the all-star netminder left Vancouver’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets after playing just one period. Demko started the game and gave up three goals on eight ... Read More »

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College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Celebrated former football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U” that showcased the connections he made with players others wouldn’t gamble on, has died after being shot on the college campus where he worked, the Oakland Police Department said Friday. The suspect, who police say ... Read More »

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Auger-Aliassime beats Zverev to reach ATP Finals semis and Sinner stays perfect

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime beat two-time champion Alexander Zverev and claimed the last spot in the semifinals of the ATP Finals on Friday. The Canadian’s reward? Carlos Alcaraz, who is fresh from claiming the year-end No. 1 ranking after winning all three of his group matches. “This is a high value tournament for ... Read More »

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Stamkos scores in OT, the Predators rally to beat Penguins 2-1 in Global Series in Stockholm

By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored 44 seconds into overtime to rally the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday in the opening game of the NHL’s Global Series in the Swedish capital. Stamkos’ fourth goal of the season helped the Predators snap a five-game skid. Nashville pulled goaltender Juuse ... Read More »

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