National Sports
Akron Zips open season at home against the James Madison Dukes
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
James Madison Dukes at Akron Zips Akron, Ohio; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts James Madison for the season opener. Akron finished 28-7 overall with a 16-0 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Zips averaged 84.0 points per game last season, 34.5 in the paint, 15.9 off of turnovers and 13.2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama hosts Stetson for season opener
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
Stetson Hatters at Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Monday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama hosts Stetson in the season opener. Alabama went 24-9 overall with a 13-2 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Crimson Tide averaged 8.4 steals, 4.5 blocks and 13.9 turnovers per game last season. Stetson finished 16-15 overall last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Michigan tips off season at home against Appalachian State
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Central Michigan Chippewas Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan hosts Appalachian State in the season opener. Central Michigan finished 14-17 overall with an 8-6 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Chippewas allowed opponents to score 72.2 points per game and shoot 43.5% from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisiana hosts Bowling Green in season opener
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
Bowling Green Falcons at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Lafayette, Louisiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana hosts Bowling Green for the season opener. Louisiana finished 14-16 overall a season ago while going 12-4 at home. The Ragin’ Cajuns averaged 62.5 points per game while shooting 40.1% from the field and 31.6% from 3-point distance last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand outclasses Tonga to advance to final of Pacific Championships
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand advanced to the final of the rugby league’s Pacific Championships after a sparkling 40-14 victory over Tonga on Sunday. After a tight opening quarter, the Kiwis took control with tries to Keano Kini, Dylan Brown, Casey McLean and Matthew Timoko in the space of 18 minutes lifting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw ends his career unaware at first that he won the World Series again
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw ended his illustrious 18-year career unaware that he’d just won the World Series again. At least at first. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 on Saturday night to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive championships. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer says he wants to keep playing after Blue Jays’ Game 7 loss
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Max Scherzer stood at the far end of a sombre locker room. The 41-year-old was still processing the Toronto Blue Jays’ crushing 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series. Scherzer spoke about the camaraderie among a group of players that captured a country’s attention, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays’ Clement dismisses post-season hits record after World Series loss
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
TORONTO — Ernie Clement doesn’t care about setting any record, he’ll just miss his friends on the Toronto Blue Jays. Clement went 3 for 5 at the plate on Saturday to set the record for most hits in Major League Baseball’s post-season. His 30 hits in the 2025 playoffs surpassed the 29 that Randy Arozarena ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks play the Predators following O’Connor’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
Vancouver Canucks (6-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (5-6-2, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the Nashville Predators after Drew O’Connor scored two goals in the Canucks’ 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Nashville has a 4-3-1 record at home and a 5-6-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets bring win streak into matchup with the Islanders
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets (7-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (5-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Islanders seeking to prolong a four-game win streak. New York has a 1-3-1 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 5-5-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames bring losing streak into matchup with the Flyers
By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025
Calgary Flames (2-9-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (6-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia has a 6-2-0 record at home and a 6-4-1 record overall. The Flyers have a 4-0-1 record in games ... Read More »
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