National Sports
Kansas’ Darryn Peterson to miss another game because of lingering hamstring issue
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Darryn Peterson will miss another game for No. 25 Kansas this weekend because of a lingering hamstring issue, Bill Self said Friday, though the Jayhawks coach added “we don’t think it’s a long-term deal at all.” The nation’s top-ranked recruit, and potentially the No. 1 pick in next year’s NBA draft, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau looking for new club after leaving Portland
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers made it official Friday, confirming Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau will not be back next season. In its end-of-season roster release, the MLS side announced it had exercised the 2026 contract option on fellow Canadian ‘keeper James Pantemis. Veteran Canadian defender Kamal Miller was already under contract for next season. Portland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Babar’s century drought ends and Pakistan wins the Sri Lanka ODI series
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Babar Azam’s first international century in more than two years anchored Pakistan’s comfortable chase of 289 against scratchy Sri Lanka in their series-clinching one-day international on Friday. Pakistan won by eight wickets, cruising to 289-2 in 48.2 overs on Babar’s fluent unbeaten 102 off 119 balls. They have an unbeatable 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A suspect in the shooting of ‘Last Chance U’ coach John Beam is arrested, Oakland police say
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of college football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U” and remains in critical condition after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday. Few other details were available. It was the second shooting in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raegan Beers scores 20 points to lead No. 6 Oklahoma to an 89-61 win over North Alabama
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 6 Oklahoma overcame a slow start to beat North Alabama 89-61 Friday morning as hundreds of students on a field trip screamed their approval. Beers made six of 11 shots, most from close range, and all seven of her free throws ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FSU freshman Ethan Pritchard returns to campus nearly 3 months after getting shot
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the back of the head following the team’s season opener in August, is expected to attend the Seminoles’ home finale Saturday. Pritchard rang a bell and got a standing ovation while being released from Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville on Thursday. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Babar’s century drought ends as Pakistan hammers Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Babar Azam’s first international century in more than two years anchored Pakistan’s comfortable chase of 289 against scratchy Sri Lanka in their series-clinching one-day international on Friday. Pakistan won by eight wickets, cruising to 289-2 in 48.2 overs on Babar’s fluent unbeaten 102 off 119 balls. They have an unbeatable 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Lightning are coming to play the Panthers, for the first time since preseason penalty-fest
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin, officially, has never appeared in a game that mattered on the Florida Panthers’ home ice. The journeyman forward has faced the Panthers three times, twice at home when he played for Ottawa, once at home when he played for San Jose. His stats from those three games: zero goals, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton fighter Denis Puric set for kickboxing showdown in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
There isn’t much in combat sports that Denis (The Bosnian Menace) Puric hasn’t done. The 40-year-old Hamilton-based fighter has competed around the world, including the unlikely venue of Thai prison (as a guest rather than inmate). While Puric has competed in mixed martial arts for Bellator and other promotions, these days he is focusing on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada exits the FIFA U-17 World Cup after painful penalty shootout loss to Ireland
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
DOHA — Canada exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup in painful fashion Friday, losing a marathon 10-round penalty shootout to tournament debutant Ireland in round-of-32 play. Irish ‘keeper Alex Noonan made a diving one-handed save to deny Canadian defender Elijah Roche for a 9-8 win in the shootout. Canada had scored late to pull even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back with US national team, Auston Trusty part of Philadelphia youth soccer quartet
By Canadian Press on November 14th, 2025
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Auston Trusty’s first experiences with Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson were as teens in a cramped youth soccer dressing room. Now 27, the defender is together with his long-time friends on the U.S. national team, all trying to earn spots on next year’s World Cup roster. “When we think about it, ... Read More »
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