National Sports
Canadian men slip to No. 25 in World Rugby rankings after loss to Portugal
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Canada has dropped one place to No. 25 in World Rugby’s new rankings after November losses to Romania, Georgia and most recently Portugal. Overtaken by Zimbabwe, the Canadian men are now the lowest-ranked team in the field of 24 for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Stephen Meehan’s side will learn its World Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury are getting a logo facelift entering 30th season
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — One of the WNBA’s most recognizable franchises is modernizing its look. The three-time WNBA champion Phoenix Mercury — who also made a surprise run to the Finals this season — released their new logos for the upcoming season on Monday, continuing an aggressive financial push by team owner Mat Ishbia. Team president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia lineman Nyier Daniels arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges following police chase
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels remained in a Jackson County, Georgia, jail Monday morning following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase in Commerce. According to the Jackson County jail log, Daniels was booked at 10 a.m. Sunday on three felony charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player. The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Giants fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after blowing another late lead
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
The New York Giants have fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen was named as the interim replacement, according to another person with knowledge of the move. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the moves had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League leaders Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in London looking to extend perfect start
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — It will be a battle between the top two teams in the Champions League when Bayern Munich visits Arsenal on Wednesday. Arsenal’s league-leading defense will take on Harry Kane and Bayern’s highly rated attack in the fifth round of the league phase. Bayern and Arsenal have similar records atop the standings, each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marco Jansen’s 6-48 helps South Africa to commanding 314-run lead over India in 2nd cricket test
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Marco Jansen took 6-48 in a dominating display to help South Africa to a 314-run lead over India in the second cricket test on Monday. India was limited to 201 runs in its first-innings response to South Africa’s 489 on day three. The Proteas then extended their lead by opting not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Takeaways: Springboks torch Irish hoodoo and England wins 11 straight
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — South Africa left Dublin with a crushing victory over bogey Ireland and England extended its winning streak to 11 tests after surviving Argentina 27-23 in autumn rugby at the weekend. The South Africans reaffirmed their undisputed top dog status with a 24-13 result after a chaotic match marked by seven yellow cards, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he’s opposed to it
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — If Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine could turn back time, he would not have signed the law that legalized sports betting in his state. With two Cleveland Guardians pitchers and an Ohio-born guard for the Miami Heat snared in separate betting-related criminal probes, the second-term Republican says he now “absolutely” regrets unleashing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Top 25 Extra Points: BYU and Utah fans happy for each other’s success? Seriously? Never happening
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
If ever there were a time for a Kumbaya moment between the two biggest college fan bases in the state of Utah, it would be now. It’s never going to happen. A cease fire in the Holy War, the nickname for the vitriolic BYU-Utah rivalry, wouldn’t hold for even a second. But wouldn’t it be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There are more questions than answers after NFL games Sunday
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs saved their season. The Philadelphia Eagles gave critics more fuel. The Los Angeles Rams made a dominant statement. There are more questions than answers Sunday in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes did just enough to rally the Chiefs to a 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Kansas City’s dominant defense gave ... Read More »
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