National Sports
Josh Scovens scores 12 points, Davidson beats cold-shooting Boston College 59-49
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Josh Scovens scored a season-high 12 points on Friday to help Davidson beat Boston College 59-49 at the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic. Davidson (5-0) is off to its best start since it won five straight to open the 2015-16 season and the Wildcats beat an ACC opponent for the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, Arber’s brother, from AHL Laval
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman Arber Xhekaj, from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket on Friday. Forward Joshua Roy has been sent down after he was called up for two NHL games. Florian Xhekaj, a six-foot-four, 204-pound winger, has two goals and two assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Game might be bigger than ever when Harvard and Yale meet with FCS playoff berth on the line
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — It’s been more than a century since there was this much at stake in The Game. When Harvard and Yale renew their rivalry for the 141st time on Saturday, the winner will earn the Ivy League’s first-ever FCS playoff berth, giving the conference champion a chance to compete for a national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duro’s spectacular overhead kick wins La Liga derby for Valencia
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Valencia beat Levante 1-0 in a La Liga derby decided by a spectacular late goal from Hugo Duro on Friday. Valencia went into the game winless in seven matches but defending a 16-game undefeated run at home against Levante in the league. It was on top for long periods and thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After two years of paying the bills, Canadian Premier League pulls the plug on Valour
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
After two years of financing Valour FC, the Canadian Premier League has called time on the Winnipeg-based team. The league announced Friday that Valour, one of its original franchises, is closing shop. “I think it’s a case of a step back to take a leap forward,” said James Johnson, Group CEO of Canadian Soccer Business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA won’t allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization’s membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida or LSU? Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s coaching decision will be revealed after the Egg Bowl
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will announce his next move — likely Florida or LSU — after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Athletic director Keith Carter released a statement Friday saying a decision on Kiffin’s future is expected Nov. 29, the day after the fifth-ranked Rebels play at rival Mississippi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Greenwood scores again and again to help Marseille go top in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NICE, France (AP) — Mason Greenwood’s brace maintained his scintillating form as Marseille cantered to a 5-1 win over Nice that lifted it to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday. Greenwood’s goals were his seventh and eighth in the last five league games and took the south coast club to 28 points, one ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants acquire outfielder Wiemer from Marlins for cash
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday for cash. Wiemer, 26, will join his fourth team after playing parts of three major league seasons for Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Miami.. He plated in 132 games in his first big league season for the Brewers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mainz strike late to rescue point and halt Hoffenheim winning streak
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Hoffenheim conceded a late goal to draw at Mainz 1-1 and miss out on a record fifth successive Bundesliga triumph on Friday. Mainz started the game second to last in the standings with just one win in 10 games. Five of its seven defeats were by a single goal and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss says Lane Kiffin’s decision on coaching future to be revealed Nov. 29
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will announce his next move — likely Florida or LSU — after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Athletic director Keith Carter released a statement Friday saying a decision on Kiffin’s future is expected Nov. 29, the day after the No. 6 Rebels play at rival ... Read More »
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