National Sports
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul predicts big win over 2-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul brashly anticipates his brand won’t take a hit with his latest boxing venture. In fact, the YouTuber-turned-boxer expects his brand to flourish and predicts the outcome of his upcoming fight against recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will rival Buster Douglas’ knockout win over Mike Tyson in upset proportions. Paul ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul putted for birdie on every hole Friday in a performance worthy of the No. 1 player in women’s golf, giving her a 9-under 63 for a three-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship as the Thai star closes in on another $4 million payoff and LPGA player of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Premier League says it won’t follow Major League Soccer on schedule change
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
TORONTO — Despite the worldwide attention the Canadian Premier League garnered for its snowy championship game earlier this month, league boss James Johnson says he has no intention of following Major League Soccer’s decision to shift to a summer-to-spring season format. Johnson, Group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business which shares the same ownership as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Johnson lead Campbell over UT Arlington 71-67
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — DJ Smith scored 20 points to lead Campbell and Jeremiah Johnson secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left as the Fighting Camels knocked off UT Arlington 71-67 on Friday. Smith added six rebounds for the Fighting Camels (3-3). Dovydas Butka scored 17 points and added nine rebounds. Johnson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Scovens scores 12 points, Davidson beats cold-shooting Boston College 59-49
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Josh Scovens scored a season-high 12 points on Friday to help Davidson beat Boston College 59-49 at the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic. Davidson (5-0) is off to its best start since it won five straight to open the 2015-16 season and the Wildcats beat an ACC opponent for the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, Arber’s brother, from AHL Laval
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman Arber Xhekaj, from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Friday. Forward Joshua Roy has been sent down after he was called up for two NHL games. Florian Xhekaj, a six-foot-four, 204-pound winger, has two goals and two assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Game might be bigger than ever when Harvard and Yale meet with FCS playoff berth on the line
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — It’s been more than a century since there was this much at stake in The Game. When Harvard and Yale renew their rivalry for the 141st time on Saturday, the winner will earn the Ivy League’s first-ever FCS playoff berth, giving the conference champion a chance to compete for a national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duro’s spectacular overhead kick wins La Liga derby for Valencia
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Valencia beat Levante 1-0 in a La Liga derby decided by a spectacular late goal from Hugo Duro on Friday. Valencia went into the game winless in seven matches but defending a 16-game undefeated run at home against Levante in the league. It was on top for long periods and thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After two years of paying the bills, Canadian Premier League pulls the plug on Valour
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
After two years of financing Valour FC, the Canadian Premier League has called time on the Winnipeg-based team. The league announced Friday that Valour, one of its original franchises, is closing shop. “I think it’s a case of a step back to take a leap forward,” said James Johnson, Group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA won’t allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization’s membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida or LSU? Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s coaching decision will be revealed after the Egg Bowl
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will announce his next move — likely Florida or LSU — after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Athletic director Keith Carter released a statement Friday saying a decision on Kiffin’s future is expected Nov. 29, the day after the fifth-ranked Rebels play at rival Mississippi ... Read More »
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