National Sports
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime puts ATP Finals qualification at risk with Metz withdrawal
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime is pulling out of this week’s Moselle Open, a move that prioritizes his health while putting a berth in the elite ATP Finals at risk. The 25-year-old from Montreal cited a knee injury as the reason for his withdrawal from the tournament in Metz, France, which is one of two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rick Westhead exposes rot in Canadian hockey culture in book “We Breed Lions”
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
“Hockey people don’t like outsiders knowing their business.” Former Western Hockey League player Ryan Phillips said the above to investigative journalist Rick Westhead in his book “We Breed Lions; Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture” to be released Tuesday by Penguin Random House Canada. Westhead catalogues hockey’s commercialism and tribalist creed, as well as other cultural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot happy to welcome Alexander-Arnold’s return to Anfield with Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold will receive a hearty welcome from Liverpool manager Arne Slot when he returns to Anfield with Real Madrid on Tuesday. Alexander-Arnold won two Premier Leagues and the Champions League across 10 years with Liverpool after graduating from its academy, but after he announced in May he was leaving his hometown club he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A late caution robs Hamlin of NASCAR title in probable final year of championship format
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Denny Hamlin was shell-shocked, a vacant look in his eyes, as he tried to explain how he yet again came up short in his quest to win a NASCAR championship. William Byron approached, placed his hand on Hamlin’s shoulder, and apologized for causing the caution that cost Hamlin the title. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Corey Wray named St. Louis City FC sporting director
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
ST LOUIS — Canadian Corey Wray, whose resume includes front-office stints with Toronto FC, CF Montreal and Columbus, has been named sporting director of St. Louis City FC. The MLS team says Wray will oversee all of its sporting operations from scouting and recruitment to player health and performance, as well as overseeing the pathway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael King, Michael Lorenzen and Mitch Garver become free agents after mutual options are declined
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers Michael King and Michael Lorenzen along with catcher Mitch Garver became free agents Monday when their mutual options for 2026 were declined. King declined his option with San Diego, while Kansas City turned down Lorenzen and Seattle declined Garver. King was guaranteed $7.75 million under a one-year contract with San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamal becomes youngest player to make FIFPRO’s team of the year, Donnarumma gets most votes
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands (AP) — Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to be included in FIFPRO’s team of the year, and five players from Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League-winning squad also made the selection announced by the global player’s union on Monday. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma — who has since moved from PSG to Manchester ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s cricket headed for ‘stratosphere’ in India after long-awaited first World Cup victory
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — When India captain Harmanpreet Kaur latched on to a catch to clinch the Women’s Cricket World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday, it ended a decades-long wait for her and the country to finally lift the trophy. It may also have changed the face of women’s cricket. India has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Player of Week: Jeff Sims sets Arizona State QB rushing record with 228 yards against Iowa State
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 10 of the season: Jeff Sims, Arizona State The sixth-year quarterback, starting in place of the injured Sam Leavitt against Iowa State, became the first Big 12 player to have 200 yards rushing and 175 passing since Texas’ Vince Young in the 2005 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer player among multiple people stabbed on train to London
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
SCUNTHORPE, England (AP) — Soccer player Jonathan Gjoshe from Scunthorpe United was among multiple people who were stabbed aboard a train heading for London. “We can confirm that Jonathan sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack, but currently remains in hospital,” the club in the fifth-tier National League said on Monday. “Due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves clear Anthony Edwards for contact activity on court, still out vs. Nets
By Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact activities on the court, with the three-time All-Star not quite ready for game action one week after he strained his right hamstring. The Timberwolves announced that Edwards would remain out for their game at Brooklyn on Monday, as he continues to ... Read More »
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