National Sports
Fiorentina fires Stefano Pioli with the club winless through 10 rounds of Serie A
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Stefano Pioli was fired by Fiorentina on Tuesday with the Viola winless through 10 rounds of Serie A. The move came two days after a 1-0 loss at home to Lecce deepened the Tuscan squad’s crisis. Fiorentina was next to last on the table, one point above Genoa, and has just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There was no championship hangover for the Thunder. They’re rolling along, again
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
The last team standing last season is the last team to remain undefeated this season. So much for that championship hangover. Jalen Williams hasn’t played yet, Chet Holmgren is dealing with a balky back, Lu Dort just missed a game because of illness … and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder are still just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soviet soldiers and chunks of the Wall: NFL’s first visit to Berlin came as the Cold War ended
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — When he saw a group of Soviet soldiers on the street in East Berlin, Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Irv Pankey had an idea. He wanted a fur hat, and offered an NFL-branded cap in return. “The guy, he was cool about that, and the rest of it is history,” Pankey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Costly mistakes leaving franchise QB Jayden Daniels & All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. in blowouts
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
With a surge in blowouts in the NFL, head coaches might want to take stock of two scenarios that backfired when star players were injured in the waning moments of games that were already way out of hand. Washington coach Dan Quinn admitted it was a mistake to leave franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Costly mistakes leaving franchise QB Jayden Daniels & All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. in blowouts
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
With a surge in blowouts in the NFL, head coaches might want to take stock of two scenarios that backfired when star players were injured in the waning moments of games that were already way out of hand. Washington coach Dan Quinn admitted it was a mistake to leave franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Costly mistakes leaving franchise QB Jayden Daniels & All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. in blowouts
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
With a surge in blowouts in the NFL, head coaches might want to take stock of two scenarios that backfired when star players were injured in the waning moments of games that were already way out of hand. Washington coach Dan Quinn admitted it was a mistake to leave franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Costly mistakes leaving franchise QB Jayden Daniels & All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. in blowouts
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
With a surge in blowouts in the NFL, head coaches might want to take stock of two scenarios that backfired when star players were injured in the waning moments of games that were already way out of hand. Washington coach Dan Quinn admitted it was a mistake to leave franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans coach Willie Green takes job-security questions in stride after an 0-6 start
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — As Pelicans coach Willie Green took repeated questions about his job security, he kept calm and expressed empathy toward the very New Orleans fans that have made him the object of their ire. “When you take these positions, this is what comes with it,” Green said as his 0-6 team prepared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aggressive Eagles added edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and pair of cornerbacks before trade deadline
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles continue adding players to a talented roster to improve their chances for a repeat. The rest of the NFL has until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to make a trade. Since the Eagles (6-2) last played a game, they’ve acquired edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and cornerbacks Michael Carter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charles Coste, world’s oldest living Olympian and cycling champion, dies at 101
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Charles Coste, the world’s oldest living Olympian and a cycling champion, has died. He was 101. The French presidency said in a statement on Tuesday that Coste died last Thursday. Coste won the team pursuit gold medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London at the famed Herne Hill velodrome. He returned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan elects to bowl first against South Africa in 1st ODI
By Canadian Press on November 4th, 2025
FAISALABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in their one-day international series opener on Tuesday. An under-strength South Africa, without captain Temba Bavuma and seven front-line white-ball players, awarded ODI debuts to batters Sinethemba Qeshile and Lhuan-dre Pretorius along with allrounder Donovan Ferreira. ... Read More »
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