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Report: Iran coach to attend World Cup draw despite federation boycott
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, despite an earlier announcement by the country’s soccer federation that it would boycott the event, Iranian media reported Thursday. The Iranian soccer federation said last week that the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA considered Vegas for World Cup draw but logistical issues helped send it to Washington instead
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — FIFA considered Las Vegas as the site for its World Cup draw but logistical issues helped prevent a deal from getting done. The draw instead will take place Friday at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the 48-team tournament from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver, Nigel Benn elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Gennadiy Golovkin, the power puncher who made a record-tying 20 consecutive middleweight title defenses, was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Thursday. Former champions Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn are the other headline names in the class that will be enshrined in the museum in Canastota, New York. The ceremony is scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs vs. Texans: Kansas City battles Houston’s top defense with key injuries up font
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Houston (7-5) at Kansas City (6-6) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock. BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Texans 6-6, Chiefs 5-6-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 23-14 on Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City in a divisional playoff game. Last week: Texans beat Colts 20-16; Chiefs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders visit Vikings with both sides aiming to stop a long skid and bring back a healthy QB
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Washington (3-9) at Minnesota (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 2. Against the spread: Commanders 4-8, Vikings 4-8. Series record: Vikings lead 15-13. Last meeting: Vikings beat Commanders 20-17 on the road on Nov. 6, 2022. Last week: Commanders lost at home to Broncos 27-26 in OT; Vikings lost at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sceptres to welcome expansion Goldeneyes to Scotiabank Arena before Olympic break
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres will make their third trip to Scotiabank Arena next month for a game against the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Professional Women’s Hockey Team announced Thursday. The third annual “Battle on Bay Street” is set for Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. ET at the home of the NHL’s Maple Leafs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erasmus prioritizing Springboks’ Rugby World Cup preparation over Nations Championship
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus is inclined to prioritize South Africa’s shot at an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title than the new Nations Championship next year. The world champion Springboks have just finished the year as the No. 1 test side for a third straight year. Coach Erasmus was asked on Thursday how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs. House Republican leaders had planned to push the bill, known as the SCORE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR President testifies France family was opposed to new revenue model
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR teams went to the sanctioning body in early 2022 asking for an improved revenue model and argued the system at the time was unsustainable, the president of the series testified Thursday in the antitrust case lodged against the top motorsports series in the United States. Steve O’Donnell, named president of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter out for a month after training crash
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter crashed in training, the Swiss team said Thursday, and cannot ski until about a month before she is due to defend her title. The 31-year-old Suter shapes as a strong contender at the Milan Cortina Winter Games in February where women’s Alpine skiing is raced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derrick Henry and Travis Kelce among 32 nominees for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Derrick Henry, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love and Travis Kelce are among the 32 players nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The prestigious award recognizes players for their commitment to community service and excellence on the field. Each team announced its representative on Thursday. The national winner will be announced during ... Read More »
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