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Vancouver product Macklin Celebrini nets two points, Sharks double up Canucks 6-3
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver product Macklin Celebrini had a goal and an assist, powering the visiting San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Canucks on Saturday. The 19-year-old centre extended his point streak to seven games with five goals and nine assists across the stretch. Igor Chernyshov buried his first NHL goal and added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ Malik Willis downplays his shoulder issue after delivering huge performance in loss
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis characterized the shoulder injury that sent him to the locker room midway through the fourth quarter Saturday as nothing more than a “tweak.” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Willis could have reentered the game if necessary. The Packers instead opted to keep Willis on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Laferriere nets hat trick as Kings end scoring funk in 6-1 win over Ducks
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Laferriere scored three times and the Los Angeles Kings finally found their offense in a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Drew Doughty and Trevor Moore also scored, and Anze Kopitar added three assists as the Kings tied their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Czechia spreads the wealth and Marik steps up in goal in 7-2 win over Denmark at World Juniors
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seven players scored one goal each, Matyas Marik had a strong outing in the net and Czechia routed Denmark 7-2 on Saturday night at the World Junior Championship. Marik stopped 20 of 22 shots, allowing only single goals in the first and third periods. He played in place of Michal Orsulak, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comanche leads LawConnect, Scallywag 100 in Sydney to Hobart race
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Supermaxis Master Lock Comanche, SHK Scallywag 100 and defending champion LawConnect continued their close tussle Sunday as the finish line neared on the third day of the 80th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Just over two full days into the race that began Friday in Sydney harbor and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special team struggles sink Hurricanes in loss to Tigers
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes couldn’t start the second half of the WHL season on the right foot, falling 5-1 to the Medicine Hat Tigers at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Saturday night. Hurricane head coach Matt Anholt says he was disappointed by the team’s effort. “It’s disappointing. That team over there is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 BYU outduels No. 24 Georgia Tech to win Pop-Tarts Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
ORLANDO (AP) — Jovesa Damuni scored on a 4-yard run with two minutes remaining and No. 12 BYU rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half for a 25-21 win over No. 24 Georgia Tech on Saturday in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Damuni’s scoring run capped a nine-play, 70 drive by the Cougars (12-2), who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Saturday night from the right calf strain that kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks’ previous eight games. The two-time MVP scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls. He blocked the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night. The 7-foot-1 Williams and 6-foot Alvarado exchanged punches following a foul call on Alvarado. Phoenix won 123-114 for a two-game sweep of a back-to-back set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans clinch third consecutive playoff berth with a win over Chargers
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw for two long touchdowns on Houston’s first two drives of the game, and the Texans went on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday and clinch a third consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history. The Texans (11-5) won their eighth in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens stay alive, Texans secure a playoff spot, Bears and Broncos clinch division titles
By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025
The Chicago Bears have gone worst to first. The Bears clinched the NFC North title when the Ravens beat the Packers 41-24 on Saturday night. A year after going 5-12, Chicago is 11-4 under rookie coach Ben Johnson and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Baltimore (8-8) stayed alive in the AFC playoff race with the victory. ... Read More »
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