These hockey players want to fight Jake Paul next: ‘We can see if you really about that action’
Jake Paul scored a vicious second-round KO of former NBA player Nate Robinson on Saturday, and now the YouTube star is ready to take on even more athletes in the ring. The 6-1, 189-pound Paul didn’t wait long after his match to issue his next challenge: He called out UFC legend Conor McGregor. “Notorious,” an […]
University of Regina Rams alum Tevaughn Campbell scores first NFL touchdown
Former University of Regina Rams defensive back had a six-yard interception-return touchdown for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Tevaughn Campbell, formerly of the University of Regina Rams and Saskatchewan Roughriders, scored his first NFL touchdown Sunday. Campbell, of the Los Angeles Chargers, stepped in front of a flat pass thrown by New York Jets […]
U.S. Supreme Court postpones Dec. 2 argument on Mueller documents
The U.S. Supreme Court dropped a scheduled Dec. 2 argument over confidential materials from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, after President Donald Trump’s administration said it didn’t object to a delay sought by House Democrats. The court was planning to consider whether the Trump administration would have to turn over redacted parts of Mueller’s […]
Saints prove it’s better to be lucky than good
There’s an old maxim, ascribed to New York Yankees pitcher Lefty Gomez back in the 1930’s when he declared “I’d rather be lucky than good.” This saying often applies to wagering on football and Sunday’s contest between the 49ers and Saints was a prime example. The Niners were a 10-point underdog in this one. For […]
White House leaves stimulus to Congress after months of impasse
The Trump administration is stepping back from negotiations on a new stimulus package and leaving it to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to revive long-stalled talks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to two people familiar with the matter. While the White House probably would consult with GOP lawmakers on details of a COVID-19 relief […]
How games, alignment and schedule could look for next season
The NHL’s projected start date of Jan. 1 is fast-approaching. On Nov. 10, NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika reported that the NHL is looking into a few tweaks from the normal season — such as short-term hubs, realignment and a truncated schedule — when the league does hit the ice. Speaking at the 2020 Paley International Council […]
Trudeau urges provinces to ask for help as COVID-19 cases surge
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is begging provincial governments to “act now” to slow the spread of COVID-19 after record-breaking spikes of the virus across most of the country in recent days. “With rising cases of COVID-19 here at home, there’s added pressure on all orders of government to keep people safe and to […]
Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19
OTTAWA — On the eve of Remembrance Day, the federal Liberal government is moving ahead with plans to provide emergency assistance to veterans organizations battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government first set aside $20 million for veterans groups that provide services to former military personnel in the COVID-19 relief bill passed by Parliament last […]
Cleveland Indians reportedly plan to trade Lindor
The Cleveland Indians have informed teams that they plan to trade star shortstop Francisco Lindor by Opening Day, according to multiple published reports. Lindor, 26, is a four-time All-Star who hit .258 with eight homers and 27 RBIs in 60 games this season. He is expected to earn about $20 million in salary arbitration next […]
Flyers’ mascot gets write-in vote in New Jersey
Gritty for president? At least one voter in New Jersey thinks it’s a good idea. The Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot earned a write-in vote in Burlington County, N.J., which borders Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia. It’s not the first time that the NHL’s favorite mascot — which, yes, Gritty won via voting among both NHL […]