National Sports
Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ring. The winner of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ends Sunday will be presented with the Prime Minister’s Cup. Some of her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith Jr., Frazier power Central Connecticut past Rutgers 67-54
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Darin Smith Jr. scored 21 points, Max Frazier powered his way to a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double, and Central Connecticut controlled the second half to hand Rutgers its first loss of the season, 67–54, on Friday night. The Blue Devils (3–2) turned a 32–28 halftime lead into a wire-to-wire statement behind toughness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eric Mahaffey scores 20 as Akron beats Iona 96-75 at Paradise Jam
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands (AP) — Eric Mahaffey scored 20 points and Akron beat Iona 96-75 at the Paradise Jam on Friday. Mahaffey also added eight rebounds for the Zips (4-1). Tavari Johnson scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rugby sevens side excels on the first day of the RAN Sevens in Trinidad
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
ARIMA — Canada cruised to comfortable wins over Barbados and Bermuda to open play Friday at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens competition. The Canadian men blanked Barbados 45-0 then downed Bermuda 34-0. They take on Mexico on Saturday looking to win their pool so they can take on the bottom team in the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Ridder scores career-high 26, Virginia hits 30 FTs in 83-79 win over Northwestern
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Thijs De Ridder, a 6-foot-9 freshman, scored a season-high 26 points and Chance Mallory had 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals to help Virginia beat Northwestern 83-78 on Friday at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. De Ridder fouled out with 5:46 to play and Mallory picked up his fifth personal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles president Mike Elias discusses trade for Ward and pursuit of pitching help
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles viewed outfielder Taylor Ward as something of a scarce commodity. So much so that they were willing to trade a young, cost-controlled pitcher for him. “I wasn’t confident where else somebody like him would come from, on the free-agent and trade market right now, that had the sort of bat that we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets sign OF Tyrone Taylor to $3.8 million, 1-year deal and cut 3 relievers loose
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Center fielder Tyrone Taylor and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $3.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. New York chose not to offer 2026 contracts to a trio of relief pitchers: right-hander Max Kranick and left-handers José Castillo and Danny Young. All three became free agents ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trailing 2-0, West Indies bats after winning the toss in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — West Indies won the toss and opted to bat Saturday in the third one-day international against New Zealand at Seddon Park. New Zealand holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after winning the first match by seven runs and the second by five wickets. Zac Foulkes and Jacob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics tender contracts to pitchers Medina, Waldichuk, outfielder Bleday becomes free agent
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pitchers Luis Medina and Ken Waldichuk agreed to terms with the Athletics on one-year contracts for next year to avoid arbitration. Medina gets an $835,000 salary and Waldichuk $825,000, The club announced Friday it did not tender a contract to JJ Bleday, who becomes a free agent after the 28-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ Maxx Crosby returns to full practice after knee issue
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby participated fully in practice Friday, a day after being added to the injury report because of a knee issue. The Raiders host Cleveland on Sunday. Crosby was limited in practice Thursday, as were defensive tackles Jonah Laulu (ribs) and Leki Fotu (heel). All three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIA welds loose cover after disrupting Las Vegas Grand Prix practice
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A faulty closure on the loose street maintenance cover that twice disrupted Thursday night’s practice sessions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix was welded to avoid future issues ahead of Saturday night’s race, Formula 1’s governing body said. All other covers on the 3.85-mile track (6.20 km) that is on parts ... Read More »
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