National Sports
France seeks payback against Springboks and All Blacks face Lions-packed Scotland
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Two years has not been long enough for France’s scars to heal from losing in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. A titanic tussle with South Africa became an instant classic in a heaving Stade de France. The Springboks edged it 29-28 and went on to win the trophy that the French thought was finally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bellingham and Foden back in England squad but no room for Alexander-Arnold
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were recalled Friday by England coach Thomas Tuchel for the team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. The attacking midfielders — two of the country’s most talented players — were left out of England’s last squad, with Tuchel stressing the need to have a strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isak back in training as Slot likens City-Liverpool match to ‘clasico’ in Spain
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will return to training with the senior squad on Friday after three weeks out, ahead of a blockbuster Premier League meeting with Manchester City. Isak, who joined Liverpool for a reported $170 million as the British record signing in the summer transfer window, has missed Liverpool’s last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morehead State visits Wake Forest following Carroll’s 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Morehead State Eagles (1-0) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State visits Wake Forest after Jon Carroll scored 20 points in Morehead State’s 89-84 win against the Midway Eagles. Wake Forest went 21-11 overall a season ago while going 13-3 at home. The Demon Deacons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 BYU faces Holy Cross following Dybantsa’s 21-point game
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1) at BYU Cougars (1-0) Provo, Utah; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 BYU hosts Holy Cross after AJ Dybantsa scored 21 points in BYU’s 71-66 win over the Villanova Wildcats. BYU went 15-2 at home a season ago while going 26-10 overall. The Cougars averaged 14.6 points off of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue Fort Wayne to visit Xavier Friday
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (0-1) at Xavier Musketeers (1-0) Cincinnati; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Xavier hosts Purdue Fort Wayne. Xavier finished 7-24 overall with a 5-10 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Musketeers averaged 51.1 points per game last season, 6.8 on free throws and 18 from beyond the arc. Purdue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yale plays Northeastern in non-conference play
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Northeastern Huskies at Yale Bulldogs New Haven, Connecticut; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Yale and Northeastern square off in non-conference action. Yale finished 4-23 overall last season while going 2-11 at home. The Bulldogs gave up 70.1 points per game while committing 18.0 fouls last season. Northeastern finished 1-14 on the road and 3-25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Illinois visits Iowa following Lorenzen’s 25-point game
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-1) at Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) Iowa City, Iowa; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois visits Iowa after Lucas Lorenzen scored 25 points in Western Illinois’ 80-75 loss to the Radford Highlanders. Iowa went 12-6 at home last season while going 17-16 overall. The Hawkeyes averaged 18.3 assists per game on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Christian visits UCSD following Beath’s 24-point performance
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Houston Christian Huskies (1-0) at UCSD Tritons (1-0) San Diego; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSD takes on Houston Christian after Leo Beath scored 24 points in UCSD’s 105-73 victory over the La Verne Leopards. UCSD went 13-2 at home a season ago while going 30-5 overall. The Tritons gave up 61.8 points per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsay leads Villanova against Queens after 22-point outing
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Queens Royals (1-1) at Villanova Wildcats (0-1) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts Queens after Bryce Lindsay scored 22 points in Villanova’s 71-66 loss to the BYU Cougars. Villanova finished 14-3 at home last season while going 21-15 overall. The Wildcats shot 46.0% from the field and 39.0% from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berry leads Winthrop against George Mason after 23-point game
By Canadian Press on November 7th, 2025
Winthrop Eagles (1-0) at George Mason Patriots (1-0) Fairfax, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Winthrop takes on George Mason after Daylen Berry scored 23 points in Winthrop’s 81-74 victory against the Queens Royals. George Mason finished 27-9 overall with an 18-2 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Patriots shot 45.5% from ... Read More »
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