National Sports
Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The next Olympic doping scandal could be delivered right to your doorstep. A trove of so-called research chemicals known as peptides, many of them banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and some not approved for human use in the United States, are available with the simple click of a button ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors avoid extending losing skid even as they continue to miss RJ Barrett
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Back-to-back losses aren’t the end of the world, but the Toronto Raptors weren’t going to let their skid stretch to three games. Scottie Barnes had 28 points — including 13 in the second quarter — seven rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks as Toronto held off the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118 on Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From worst to first: How the Patriots and Bears topped the NFL standings
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears were just playing out the string late in lost seasons when the calendar flipped to December last year. Now they find themselves at the top of the NFL standings after remarkable turnarounds. It’s been more than three decades since the two teams that earned the top playoff seeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah Douglas calls time on Olympic sailing career but plans to continue racing
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Sarah Douglas has called time on her Olympic sailing career. But new challenges await, on and off the water. The 31-year-old from Toronto, who now makes her home in New York, competed at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics in the ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) class. Her sixth-place finish in 2021 in Tokyo remains the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada men draw Argentina, Fiji and Spain at 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Canada, ranked 25th in the world, has been drawn in Pool C with No. 6 Argentina, No. 8 Fiji and No. 15 Spain at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Wednesday’s draw in Sydney also paired the host Wallabies, ranked seventh in the world, with No. 2 New Zealand in Pool A. The two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge, Frost play with MacLeod in mind after breast cancer diagnosis
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Hockey took somewhat of a backseat despite Tuesday’s rematch between the 2025 Walter Cup finalists. The Professional Women’s Hockey League community came together to support Ottawa’s beloved head coach Carla MacLeod this week in her battle with cancer. “She’s on our hearts, she’s on our minds and we’re behind her in this battle,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Paul says the Clippers are sending him home from their road trip in a shocking late-night move
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Chris Paul says the Los Angeles Clippers are sending him home from their road trip, putting a shocking twist on what is expected to be the veteran point guard’s final NBA season. “Just Found Out I’m Being Sent Home,” Paul posted on social media at around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, adding a peace emoji. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia and New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027. Australia was placed into Pool A from the second band of teams that were ranked from seventh to 12th. No. 2-ranked New Zealand was the last team pulled out in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey leads Ball State against Evansville after 27-point game
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Ball State Cardinals (3-5) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-5) Evansville, Indiana; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ball State visits Evansville after Juwan Maxey scored 27 points in Ball State’s 96-85 victory against the Le Moyne Dolphins. The Purple Aces are 2-2 on their home court. Evansville averages 11.9 turnovers per game and is 2-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Irvine faces UC Riverside after Saran’s 24-point outing
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
UC Riverside Highlanders (4-4) at UC Irvine Anteaters (5-4) Irvine, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine faces UC Riverside after Derin Saran scored 24 points in UC Irvine’s 72-63 victory over the San Jose State Spartans. The Anteaters have gone 3-2 in home games. UC Irvine has a 2-4 record against teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Southern hosts Louisiana Tech following Bates’ 26-point game
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-2) at Georgia Southern Eagles (4-5) Statesboro, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech plays Georgia Southern after AJ Bates scored 26 points in Louisiana Tech’s 83-58 victory against the Alcorn State Braves. The Eagles have gone 3-0 at home. Georgia Southern is fourth in the Sun Belt scoring 79.8 ... Read More »
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