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FIFA teams up with Swiss government to fund community soccer fields in the West Bank
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — The Swiss government teamed up with FIFA on Thursday, giving 120,000 Swiss francs ($149,000) to help fund the building of community soccer fields in the West Bank. Switzerland-based FIFA said money from the country’s foreign affairs ministry was for “enabling the construction of the facilities and supporting a broader, long-term commitment to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoli’s resurgence sets up thrilling clash with Serie A leader Roma
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Napoli is back. And just in time as the defending champion visits Serie A leader Roma on Sunday, with just two points separating the sides. After a series of disappointing results in Serie A and the Champions League, Napoli has bounced back with a 3-1 triumph over Atalanta followed by Tuesday’s 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona midfielder Fermín López out for 2 weeks with leg injury
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona midfielder Fermín López will be sidelined for two weeks with a leg injury, the Spanish club said Thursday. If that time estimate holds up, Fermín will miss four games, including a La Liga match against Atletico Madrid next week and a Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Dec. 9. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona looks to banish Chelsea blues against Alaves in La Liga
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After its humbling at Chelsea, Barcelona hopes it can get back to winning ways when it hosts Alaves in La Liga on Saturday. The game will give Barcelona the chance to move ahead of leader Real Madrid in the Spanish standings, a day before Xabi Alonso’s side visits Girona. Barcelona has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League title race could be blown wide open when Arsenal and Chelsea clash
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
The top of the table clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday has the potential to blow the Premier League title race wide open. Alternatively, it could leave it in danger of turning into a procession. Arsenal, six points clear at the top, heads to Stamford Bridge on a wave of optimism and a growing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern Munich out to make amends in Bundesliga and sure to set another record
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s first defeat of the season couldn’t have come at a worse time for St. Pauli. After losing eight games straight in the Bundesliga, the promoted Hamburg-based team had hoped Bayern might have an off day this Saturday, complacent after another gala performance in the Champions League. But Bayern slumped to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle says fans “indiscriminately assaulted” by Marseille police
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Fans of Newcastle were “indiscriminately assaulted” by French police following the Champions League game against Marseille, the Premier League club said Thursday. Newcastle has formally raised concerns with UEFA, French police and Marseille for what it described as “unacceptable treatment.” Marseille won the game 2-1 at the Velodrome on Tuesday. Newcastle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaches Association of Ontario issues 2025 report on youth sports in the province
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
TORONTO — The Coaches Association of Ontario has issued its 2025 report, the third in a series on youth sport in the province. The Ontario Coaching Report offers a “360-degree view” of sport culture in the province, relying on surveys of coaches, parents, and athletes. There were several key findings in the surveys conducted in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QBs Arch Manning and Marcel Reed set for high-stakes showdown in Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender. Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed is finishing it as one. The two quarterbacks duel Friday night when the No. 16 Longhorns and No. 3 Aggies clash in the 120th meeting in the rivalry. Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0) is trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QBs Arch Manning and Marcel Reed set for high-stakes showdown in Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender. Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed is finishing it as one. The two quarterbacks duel Friday night when the No. 16 Longhorns and No. 3 Aggies clash in the 120th meeting in the rivalry. Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0) is trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QBs Arch Manning and Marcel Reed set for high-stakes showdown in Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game
By Canadian Press on November 27th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender. Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed is finishing it as one. The two quarterbacks duel Friday night when the No. 16 Longhorns and No. 3 Aggies clash in the 120th meeting in the rivalry. Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0) is trying to ... Read More »
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