National Sports
Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Fox Sports has let go of NFL analyst Mark Sanchez and hired Drew Brees in his place. “We can confirm that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network. There will be no further comment at this time,” a Fox Sports spokesman told The Associated Press on Friday. Sanchez has been off the air since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown waives extradition on attempted murder charge, will return to Miami
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Miami from a New Jersey jail after deciding not to contest his extradition to Florida on an attempted murder charge, officials said Friday. Brown, 37, was brought to the jail in Essex County, New Jersey, after his arrest by U.S. Marshals in Dubai. He waived extradition at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts put defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve, ‘no timetable’ for return
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve — meaning he’ll miss at least four games — because of a neck injury, coach Shane Steichen said Friday after practice in Berlin. Buckner, who did not travel with the team for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, was hurt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rybakina beats Pegula and moves into title match at the WTA Finals
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Elena Rybakina reached the title match at the WTA Finals for the first time after beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on the back of her big serve in the semifinals on Friday. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka plays Amanda Anisimova in the second semifinal later. That’s a rematch of the U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA revokes eligibility of 6 more college basketball players as it continues sports betting probe
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
The NCAA revoked the eligibility of six men’s college basketball players for sports betting on Friday in three separate cases at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley and Arizona State. The NCAA Committee on Infractions released findings from an enforcement investigation that concluded that players Cedquavious Hunter, Dyquavian Short, Jamond Vincent, Donovan Sanders, Alvin Stredic and Chatton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans chant ‘Diego’ as Buenos Aires university hosts first Maradona congress
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In the main auditorium of one of Latin America’s most prestigious universities, the academic solemnity was interrupted by chants of “Ole, ole, Diego, Diego,” from fans wearing jerseys of Argentina, Boca Juniors, and Napoli. Three decades after Diego Maradona captivated Oxford University when he juggled a golf ball with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA revokes eligibility of 6 more college basketball players as it continues investigation into betting allegations
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA revokes eligibility of 6 more college basketball players as it continues investigation into betting allegations. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran fullback Fraser Aird looks forward to third straight CPL final with Cavalry
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Fraser Aird’s third straight trip to the Canadian Premier League championship game with Cavalry FC has come with a long runway. The Calgary-based side’s first game this year was Feb. 6 against Mexico’s Pumas UNAM in CONCACAF Champions Cup play. Camp opened Jan. 3. “It’s been a long season for us again this year, starting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA’s new Europe-based league could launch in October 2027, though that remains uncertain
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a potential launch date for the new Europe-based league that it and FIBA have been working to make happen, a league official said Friday. NBA Europe managing director George Aivagolozu, speaking at a conference in Milan, said the first season of the new league might ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA to reveal new World Cup and Euro qualifying plans within six months
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Plans for a shake-up in the European qualifying process for the World Cup and European Championship will be revealed within six months, but UEFA was adamant Friday it won’t follow a Champions League-style format. The new-look Champions League was a success last year as a single-standings 36-team league was more unpredictable than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former soccer player Joey Barton convicted of offensive social media posts
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Former Premier League soccer player Joey Barton was convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts about two female pundits and a broadcaster who works on British television. A jury at Liverpool Crown Court found the 43-year-old Barton “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” in six posts he ... Read More »
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