Ireland’s soccer federation to submit motion to UEFA to ban Israel from competitions
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland’s soccer federation voted Saturday to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from competitions organized by the European governing body. The motion — proposed by Irish club Bohemians — required support from 50% of the federation’s delegates and it passed with a clear majority, according to a Football Association of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Björn Werner is the ‘German Pat McAfee’ bringing the NFL, Colts and Bromania to the masses
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Björn Werner signed everything thrust in front of him by NFL fans who packed a Berlin plaza Saturday. His old Indianapolis Colts jersey — it’s a best-seller in Germany — footballs, scarves, miniature helmets. Even a cleat. Werner’s NFL career ended after three seasons because of injuries, but he’s become a star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conache on target as Romania defeats Canada 31-21 in men’s international rugby test
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
BUCHAREST — Scrum half Alin Conache kicked 16 points to help Romania to a 31-21 win over Canada in men’s international rugby play Saturday. The loss at the Stadionul Arcul de Triumf is expected to drop No. 24 Canada at least one place in the world rankings. Canada takes on No. 11 Georgia next Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Blacks overcome three yellow cards to stay unbeaten against Scotland
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — New Zealand preserved a 120-year unbeaten record against Scotland after winning a gripping contest 25-17 at Murrayfield on Saturday. The All Blacks blew a 17-0 halftime lead and overcame three yellow cards to win their 33rd test with Scotland. Scotland fought back to tie the score on 17 with a quarter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union Berlin ends Bayern Munich’s record 16-game winning streak with 2-2 draw in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich has finally failed to win a game. Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi struck twice for Union Berlin to hold the Bavarian powerhouse 2-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, ending Bayern’s record 16-game winning streak in all competitions to start the season. It could have been worse for Bayern, but Harry Kane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League struggler Wolves close to hiring Rob Edwards as manager
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) — Wolverhampton was on the verge Saturday of hiring a new manager after being given permission to speak to Rob Edwards, who is currently in charge of second-tier Middlesbrough. Wolves has been without a manager since firing Vitor Pereira on Sunday with the team in last place in the Premier League. Edwards, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahmed spins out South Africa for 143 as Pakistan wins ODI series 2-1
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
FAISALABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed flummoxed inexperienced batters of South Africa with career-best 4-27 and led Pakistan to series-clinching seven-wicket victory in the third and final ODI on Saturday. South Africa, which finally won its first toss on the tour of Pakistan after losing seven-in-a-row across formats, was bowled out for 143 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norris wins Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race, widens lead over Piastri to 9 points
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Lando Norris won Saturday’s sprint race at the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix and widened his lead in the drivers’ championship race to nine points after his teammate and main rival Oscar Piastri failed to finish the 24 laps at the historic and partially wet Interlagos track. Norris, who started in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland struggles but finishes strong to defeat Japan 41-10
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at a sun-kissed Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Coach Andy Farrell wanted a convincing show at home after losing to New Zealand 26-13 in Chicago and Japan looked to be there for the plucking after being smashed by South Africa 61-7 last weekend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham and Man United both score stoppage-time goals in 2-2 draw in Premier League
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
Matthijs de Ligt equalized in the sixth minute of a dramatic period of stoppage time to earn Manchester United a 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday. Tottenham looked like claiming all three points when Richarlison glanced in a header in the first minute of added-on time, completing its comeback from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dominant Sakamoto defends title in final NHK Trophy, books spot in Grand Prix Final
By Canadian Press on November 8th, 2025
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto performed a near-flawless free skate on Saturday to defend her title in what she says will be her final NHK Trophy. Sakamoto said in June she will retire from competition after next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and was determined to put in a stirring performance at ... Read More »
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