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Castle out 2-3 weeks with left hip flexor strain, joining Wembanyama on Spurs injury list
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle is expected to miss two to three weeks after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain. Castle underwent the MRI on Monday, a day after sitting out the second half of San Antonio’s 123-110 victory over Sacramento. Castle had four points while playing 15:34 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgetown’s Vince Iwuchukwu to have a medical procedure
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown center Vince Iwuchukwu needs to have a medical procedure and will be evaluated after six to eight weeks, the school said Tuesday, without giving any specifics about his condition. Iwuchukwu is a 7-foot-1 senior who began his college career as a five-star recruit at Southern California. In July 2022, he collapsed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots. Spain, FIFA’s top-ranked team, was held to a 2-2 home draw with Turkey but took first place in Group E and equaled Italy’s 31-match unbeaten streak in competitive games. Italy’s record came between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL considers options including relocating Ottawa Charge over plans to cut seating capacity
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is exploring options including the possibility of relocating the Ottawa Charge following the city’s plan to reduce the team’s current home’s seating capacity by about 2,000 during a renovation, a league executive said Tuesday. Speaking on a Zoom call with reporters, executive vice president of business operations Amy Scheer said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I wanted to be here:’ O’Shea resists pull of home, remains with Blue Bombers
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea’s mom didn’t try to convince him to move closer to his hometown. O’Shea spoke to the media on Tuesday and explained why he signed a three-year extension last week to remain head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers through the 2028 season. “There’s obviously a whole pile of reasons, but we’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Titans place Calvin Ridley on injured reserve with broken leg
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans put wide receiver Calvin Ridley on injured reserve Tuesday after he broke his right leg on their first offensive play of their latest loss. The Titans signed James Proche II from the practice squad to fill the roster spot. They also signed Lance McCutcheon and Kristian Wilkerson to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders’ emotional moment: Shedeur’s NFL debut with the Browns
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders cried tears of happiness as his son took the field over the weekend for the first time in a regular-season NFL game. There was admiration, too, over what it took for quarterback Shedeur Sanders to get his opportunity with the Cleveland Browns. “I know the fight behind the fight,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Tuesday, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secured Europe’s remaining automatic spots. A total of 43 teams will earn places through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots in Europe
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots. Spain was held to a 2-2 home draw at Turkey but guaranteed first place in Group E and equaled Italy’s 31-match unbeaten streak in competitive matches. Italy’s record came between 2018 and 2021. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Ten denies Michigan regent’s claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference pushed back Tuesday on a claim by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to punish the school if it refuses to support a plan that would clear the way for $2.4 billion in private investment in the league. Mark Bernstein, chairman of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Basketball’s 12-man roster for start of 2027 World Cup qualifiers includes 7 NBA veterans
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — USA Basketball has picked a 12-man roster that will play in the first two-game qualifying window for the 2027 World Cup, including seven players who have combined for more than 1,300 games of NBA experience. Brandon Knight, Torrey Craig, Kessler Edwards, MarJon Beauchamp, Kyle Guy, Nate Hinton and Javonte Smart — all ... Read More »
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