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An explosive century: How Australia turned the first Ashes test on its Head
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
Australia needed a volunteer to replace an injured opening batter in the most hostile of scenarios. Enter Travis Head. What ensued is already Ashes folklore. Given it’s the oldest and most storied international rivalry in cricket, Head’s hundred was a truly extraordinary achievement. “Travis was like ‘I want to do it.’ So I was like: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shanghai Port wins third straight Chinese Super League title
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
DALIAN, China (AP) — Shanghai Port won its third straight Chinese Super League title Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Dalian Yingbo. “The team has overcome many difficulties, and the final victory came from everyone’s unity and hard work,” said Brazilian winger Gabrielzinho, who scored in the fourth minute. City rival Shanghai Shenhua won 3-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yadav’s 3-48 restricts South Africa to 247-6 on 1st day of 2nd test against India
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked 3-48 as South Africa finished at 247-6 in 81.5 overs on the first day of the second cricket test against India on Saturday. Tristan Stubbs top-scored with 49 off 112 balls, as the Proteas lost four wickets in the final session to concede and advantage gained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier McGrath leads World Cup slalom after 1st run. Pinheiro Braathen stands 11th
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
GURGL, Austria (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath led the second men’s World Cup slalom of the Olympic season after the opening run Saturday, with Finnish prodigy Eduard Hallberg looming in second place. Hallberg earned Finland’s first World Cup podium result in nearly 18 years last week by finishing third in his home race ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stojakovic and No. 8 Illinois host LIU
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
Long Island Sharks (3-2) at Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1) Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Illinois faces LIU after Andrej Stojakovic scored 26 points in Illinois’ 90-86 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Fighting Illini have gone 4-0 in home games. Illinois leads the Big Ten in rebounding, averaging 43.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami (OH) hosts UAPB following Scott’s 23-point outing
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-7) at Miami (OH) RedHawks (4-0) Oxford, Ohio; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAPB takes on Miami (OH) after Jaquan Scott scored 23 points in UAPB’s 98-70 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd. Miami (OH) went 25-9 overall a season ago while going 15-1 at home. The RedHawks gave up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old Dominion visits Drexel after Reed’s 21-point game
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
Old Dominion Monarchs (3-3) at Drexel Dragons (2-4) Philadelphia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drexel faces Old Dominion after Josh Reed scored 21 points in Drexel’s 84-68 loss to the Pennsylvania Quakers. The Dragons have gone 2-1 at home. Drexel ranks fifth in the CAA with 14.8 assists per game led by Kevon Vanderhorst ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Head’s century leads Australia to an 8-wicket victory over England in Ashes series opener
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Travis Head flipped the narrative and dominated the England pace bowlers with one of the great centuries in Ashes cricket Saturday as Australia raced to an eight-wicket victory with three days to spare in the first test. Head turned England’s “Bazball” tactics back on the visitors, clobbering a century from 69 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia has won the first Ashes cricket test against England by 8 wickets with three days to spare
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia has won the first Ashes cricket test against England by 8 wickets with three days to spare. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delaware State visits Miami (FL) on 4-game road slide
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
Delaware State Hornets (2-4) at Miami Hurricanes (4-1) Coral Gables, Florida; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State will try to stop its four-game road skid when the Hornets take on Miami (FL). The Hurricanes have gone 4-0 in home games. Miami (FL) is third in the ACC with 20.2 assists per game led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bland leads Saint Peter’s against UMass-Lowell after 21-point game
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
UMass-Lowell River Hawks (1-5) at Saint Peter’s Peacocks (1-3) Jersey City, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Peter’s takes on UMass-Lowell after Brent Bland scored 21 points in Saint Peter’s 81-70 loss to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens. Saint Peter’s went 12-16 overall a season ago while going 6-6 at home. The ... Read More »
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