December 6th, 2025

National Sports

Potential Canada-Italy World Cup game in Toronto would be ‘electric,’ fans say

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

TORONTO — The draw for next summer’s World Cup has opened the possibility that Canada will face Italy in its June 12 opener in Toronto, and hopes in the city’s Little Italy neighbourhood are running high. The Canadian men’s soccer team drew Switzerland, the fifth-ranked team in Pot 2, and Qatar, the 10th-ranked side in ... Read More »

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‘It’s tough’: Struggling Canucks searching for answers after another loss

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks fired general manager Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green exactly four years ago. The team’s current fortunes are worse than ever. The Canucks sit last in the NHL’s overall standings, and despite a strong effort in their home-ice return Friday after four-game road trip, they fell 4-1 to Utah ... Read More »

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Jets get much-needed depth scoring in victory over Sabres

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Jets head coach Scott Arniel got the secondary scoring he was looking for from unlikely sources Friday. Depth forwards Cole Koepke and Tanner Pearson each had a goal in Winnipeg’s 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. “When your fourth line can do that and score you two goals, that’s a big game-changer, especially ... Read More »

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N.C. A&T visits North Carolina Central following Lattimore’s 29-point outing

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-3) at North Carolina Central Eagles (3-7) Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central hosts N.C. A&T after Gage Lattimore scored 29 points in North Carolina Central’s 67-62 loss to the James Madison Dukes. The Eagles have gone 3-0 at home. North Carolina Central gives up ... Read More »

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N.C. A&T visits North Carolina Central following Lattimore’s 29-point outing

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-3) at North Carolina Central Eagles (3-7) Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central hosts N.C. A&T after Gage Lattimore scored 29 points in North Carolina Central’s 67-62 loss to the James Madison Dukes. The Eagles have gone 3-0 at home. North Carolina Central gives up ... Read More »

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N.C. A&T visits North Carolina Central following Lattimore’s 29-point outing

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-3) at North Carolina Central Eagles (3-7) Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central hosts N.C. A&T after Gage Lattimore scored 29 points in North Carolina Central’s 67-62 loss to the James Madison Dukes. The Eagles have gone 3-0 at home. North Carolina Central gives up ... Read More »

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N.C. A&T visits North Carolina Central following Lattimore’s 29-point outing

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-3) at North Carolina Central Eagles (3-7) Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central hosts N.C. A&T after Gage Lattimore scored 29 points in North Carolina Central’s 67-62 loss to the James Madison Dukes. The Eagles have gone 3-0 at home. North Carolina Central gives up ... Read More »

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Air Force faces Navy, aims to end 3-game slide

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

Air Force Falcons (3-7) at Navy Midshipmen (5-5) Annapolis, Maryland; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Air Force comes into the matchup with Navy as losers of three in a row. The Midshipmen have gone 2-1 at home. Navy is fifth in the Patriot League scoring 73.1 points while shooting 44.8% from the field. The ... Read More »

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Memphis hosts Baylor after Yessoufou’s 27-point game

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

Baylor Bears (6-1) at Memphis Tigers (3-4) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Baylor faces Memphis after Tounde Yessoufou scored 27 points in Baylor’s 110-88 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Tigers have gone 3-1 at home. Memphis has a 0-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Bears ... Read More »

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Bucknell takes on UMBC, looks to stop 8-game skid

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

UMBC Retrievers (5-3) at Bucknell Bison (2-8) Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bucknell aims to stop its eight-game skid when the Bison play UMBC. The Bison have gone 1-2 at home. Bucknell is eighth in the Patriot League in rebounding averaging 28.7 rebounds. Grgur Brcic leads the Bison with 4.9 boards. The ... Read More »

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No. 4 Duke visits No. 7 Michigan State after Boozer’s 29-point game

By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025

Duke Blue Devils (9-0) at Michigan State Spartans (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 Duke takes on No. 7 Michigan State after Cameron Boozer scored 29 points in Duke’s 67-66 win over the Florida Gators. The Spartans are 5-0 in home games. Michigan State is 7-0 ... Read More »

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