National Sports
Panthers’ Rico Dowdle turns attention on ‘2 pumps’ fine into opportunity to raise funds for charity
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle is turning a fine from the NFL for his “two pumps” touchdown celebration last Sunday into an opportunity to raise funds for children in need of adoption. After being fined $14,491 by the league, Dowdle started a GoFundMe in which all proceeds will go toward the Children’s Home Society ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues’ Binnington ‘always planned’ to give Ovechkin his 900th goal puck
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BUFFALO (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington insists he always planned to hand over the puck Washington star Alexander Ovechkin scored in becoming the NHL’s first to reach 900 career goals. Binnington tucked the puck into his pants as the Capitals’ bench cleared celebrating Ovechkin’s milestone goal in a 6-1 win Wednesday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging Seahawks face Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals in NFC West matchup
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Arizona (3-5) at Seattle (6-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 6 1/2 Against the spread: Seahawks 6-2, Cardinals 5-3 Series record: Seahawks lead 30-22-1. Last meeting: Seahawks beat Cardinals 23-20 in Arizona on Nov. 9, 2025. Last week: Seahawks beat Commanders 38-14 on Sunday night; Cardinals beat Cowboys 27-17 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday. Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kittredge’s $9 million option exercised by Orioles, who decline Mateo’s $5.5 million option
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Right-hander Andrew Kittredge’s $9 million option was exercised Thursday by the Baltimore Orioles, who declined Jorge Mateo’s $5.5 million option and allowed the infielder/outfielder to become a free agent. Kittredge, a 35-year-old right-hander, was reacquired from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday for cash. Kittredge agreed in January to a $10 million, one-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire destroys Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home. Nobody was hurt
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a frantic, futile effort to save the property. Nobody was in the home when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported. Spoelstra plans to coach Miami’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers exercise contract options of Max Muncy and Alex Vesia; former All-Star Tony Gonsolin DFA’d
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers exercised the contract options of third baseman Max Muncy and reliever Alex Vesia on Thursday. Muncy had a $10 million team option as part of a contract that paid $24 million for 2024-25. The 35-year-old third baseman hit .243 with 19 homers and 67 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CSU Bakersfield defeats Whittier 83-61
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — CJ Hardy had 17 points in CSU Bakersfield’s 83-61 win against Whittier on Thursday. Hardy shot 6 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line for the Roadrunners (1-1). Ron Jessamy scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds. Dailin Smith shot 4 of 11 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer scores 16 as Loyola beats Penn State-Abington 96-60
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Sam Springer had 16 points in Loyola’s 96-60 win over Penn State-Abington on Thursday. Springer also contributed five rebounds for the Greyhounds (1-1). Jordan Stiemke went 6 of 9 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Jacob Theodosiou had 14 points and shot 5 of 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sauce Gardner eagerly awaits taking the international stage for his Colts debut against Falcons
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sauce Gardner spent Monday studying video of the Cleveland Browns. By Tuesday, he had moved on to the Atlanta Falcons. On Sunday, he’s expected to be on the field — with the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin. It’s been a whirlwind week for the two-time All-Pro cornerback, who was dealt by the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCarthy’s leadership comes with ease for Vikings, who face another back-on-track team in the Ravens
By Canadian Press on November 6th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy burst into Minnesota’s locker room in Detroit last week in the afterglow of a critical victory for the Vikings, meeting his boisterously welcoming teammates with an enthusiasm and intensity that took the party for the visitors to an even higher level. As coach Kevin O’Connell wrapped up his postgame speech, ... Read More »
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