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Victor Wembanyama had an MRI that confirmed a left calf strain, Spurs say
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs said Monday that an MRI confirmed star Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain. The team didn’t provide any more details, such as the degree of strain or timeline for recovery, which could be a few weeks if it’s a mild strain. Wembanyama underwent the MRI on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reeling Falcons keep coming up short in big moments as losing streak hits 5 games
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — For the third straight week, the Atlanta Falcons were in position to win a game late in the fourth quarter. And for the third straight week, they came up short in a big moment. Now a season that already looks lost has taken another downturn with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Nationals manager Blake Butera got his first job in the majors the day his first child was born
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blake Butera will never forget the day he accepted the job as the manager of the Washington Nationals. That’s because it was the very same day that his wife, Caroline, gave birth to their first child, daughter Blair. “It was a long labor, and just the fact that she’s talking to me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase suspended 1 game by NFL for spitting on Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended without pay for one game on Monday for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Chase spat on Ramsey during a confrontation in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Ramsey grabbed Chase by the face mask and punched him, which resulted in Ramsey’s ejection. In announcing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ big win over Cardinals fueled by Purdy, takeaways and key special teams play
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy returned to the lineup and the San Francisco 49ers scored their most points in nearly two years. While Purdy looked sharp in the 41-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the reasons behind the big scoring output have to do with a lot more than just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On the road again: AP joins ACC commissioner Jim Phillips as he racks up miles hitting league events
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Phillips stood near the ACC Network’s pregame set outside Acrisure Stadium, his dark suit standing out amid droves of Pittsburgh fans decked out in gameday gear ahead of the Panthers’ spotlight-grabbing visit from Notre Dame. One recognized the Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner as she walked by. “It’s great to see you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!President of Ligue 1 club Lorient plans to fold stake into Black Knight Football Club group
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
LORIENT, France (AP) — The president of Lorient wants to fold his stake in the club into the Black Knight Football Club group (BKFC), which would then become the sole shareholder of the French team. In an interview published on the club’s website on Sunday, Loïc Féry said BKFC is set to take on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans win in final seconds, but must improve to beat Bills
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans improved to .500 for the first time this season with a last-second win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. But they know they’ll have to play much better Thursday if they hope to win their third straight when they host the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. The Texans (5-5) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YouTuber Jake Paul to fight two-time world heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua next month
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout on Dec. 19. The heavyweight bout, which will consist of eight three-minute rounds, will take place at Kaseya Center in Miami and will be streamed live on Netflix. It will be the toughest fight yet for the 28-year-old Paul, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase suspended one game for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase suspended one game for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany and Netherlands reach the World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
By Canadian Press on November 17th, 2025
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany’s recovery from a shocking start to group play as the four-time champion maintained its proud record of always qualifying for the World Cup. The Germans will be competing on soccer’s ... Read More »
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