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Pro Picks: Desperate Chiefs will beat the Colts to go back over .500
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar position with an even record, chasing a playoff spot. The Indianapolis Colts are also in a new spot, leading a division they haven’t won since 2014. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (5-5) have no margin for error when they host Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guadalajara and Monterrey to host 2026 World Cup playoff tournament
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday. The tournament starts March 23 and will consist of six teams from five confederations fighting for two spots at next summer’s World Cup being hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia Tech preaches alignment as James Franklin is introduced as football coach
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
James Franklin got his first taste of Virginia Tech’s “Enter Sandman” tradition on Wednesday as he walked into Cassell Coliseum for his introductory press conference. It’s something the 53-year-old Franklin is eager to experience as the Hokies’ football coach. “I can’t wait. … I’ve been watching that intro to college football my entire life,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In wake of Venezuela win, Canadian men climb one spot in No. 27 in new FIFA rankings
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating Venezuela 2-0 and playing Ecuador to a scoreless draw in the FIFA November international window. Elsewhere the United States, climbing two spots to No. 14, leapfrog World Cup co-hosts Mexico, which slips one rung to No. 15. Canada stands third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing during portion of Baltimore’s practice open to reporters
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the portion of practice open to reporters, marking the second straight week he was missing for Wednesday’s session. Jackson, who already missed three games this season because of a hamstring injury, was listed with a knee issue last week, but he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football picks: Ohio State’s defense putting up numbers comparable to those of best ever
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
No. 1 Ohio State’s defense is widely regarded as best in the country this season and is building a case to be considered among the greatest of all time. First-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s unit is allowing 212.6 yards per game, the second-best mark through 10 games in at least 25 years, according to Sportradar. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeremiyah Love is making his Heisman Trophy case while chasing bigger goals at No. 9 Notre Dame
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love appreciates hearing his name in the Heisman Trophy conversation. He’s just focused on bigger goals such as helping the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish stay in position for a second straight playoff berth and winning the school’s first national championship since 1988. “I try to keep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC lacks first-round NFL talent in 2026 because players have not met expectations, evaluator says
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is returning to the field in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound senior injured his left foot in training camp and reinjured it during his season debut, a Week 3 loss at LSU. Once projected as a potential first-round draft pick in 2026, Banks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Aaron Glenn confirms that Tyrod Taylor will start at quarterback, Justin Fields is benched
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn thought the New York Jets’ offense needed a boost, so he made a switch at quarterback. The coach confirmed Wednesday that Tyrod Taylor will start over Justin Fields on Sunday at Baltimore when the Jets (2-8) take on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (5-5). “I felt like it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen, Bills face challenge against Texans’ top-ranked defense on Thursday night
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen had one of the best games of his career last week, throwing three touchdown passes and running for three more scores to lead the Buffalo Bills to a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But as Allen and the Bills (7-3) prepared to visit the Houston Texans (5-5) on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen, Bills visit Houston Texans in Thursday night clash where Stroud will sit out again
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Buffalo (7-3) at Houston (5-5) Thursday 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime. BetMGM NFL Odds: Bills by 5 1/2. Against the spread: Bills 5-5; Texans 4-6. Series record: Texans lead 7-5. Last meeting: Texans beat Bills 23-20 in Houston on Oct. 6, 2024. Last week: Bills beat Buccaneers 44-32 at home; Texans beat Titans 16-13 in ... Read More »
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