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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle closing in on 1,000 wins, and it’ll be a moment for the NBA to savor
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
A big moment in NBA coaching history is looming. It might happen Friday. Maybe on Sunday. Maybe sometime next week. But it’s going to happen, and it’s going to be something the likes of which the league won’t see again for at least a few years. Rick Carlisle is going to get his 1,000th career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona Wildcats rise to No. 1 in AP Top 25, face another tough test against No. 18 Alabama
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd talked about his team’s ascent to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll this week, pointing out that playing on big stages with a big target on your back is why his guys wanted to play for the Wildcats. They will get another opportunity to do it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Derik Queen’s emergence has been a bright spot for reeling Pelicans
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Pelicans rookie Derik Queen missed a late shot for the lead against the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado hustled over to him and pushed his palm up under his chin in an expression of encouragement. The Pelicans felt Queen had nothing to be ashamed of after recording ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 Maryland looks to overcome season-ending injuries to three key players
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Maryland has been snake-bitten by injuries as of late, losing three players to season-ending surgeries already this season. Guards Lea Bartelme, Ava McKennie and Kaylene Smikle all are out with knee injuries for the undefeated seventh-ranked Terrapins. “Yeah, really impactful. Obviously, when you have two starters go out — and KK (Kaylene Smikle), I mean, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Stefanski and Andy Reid both make head-scratching fourth-quarter decisions that lead to losses
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Kevin Stefanski has seen enough of Shedeur Sanders to make the fifth-round rookie the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback over the final month of another lost season. The question is whether Sanders will be under center for the biggest moments down the stretch? He was on the sideline Sunday when the Browns were going for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cortina’s curlers include an Olympic champion and the mayor. The venue was in a James Bond scene
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Curling could not have a more fitting host city for the upcoming Olympics than Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town in the Dolomites is home to Italy’s first curling gold medalist, defending mixed doubles champion Stefania Constantini. And Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi is a former member of Italy’s national team — and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dembélé and Chevalier to miss PSG’s Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier will both miss Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG said Dembélé is sick while Chevalier is still recovering from a right ankle injury. It’s another setback for Dembélé, who returned from a left calf injury against Tottenham at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!He’s with a different team now, but Gibson continues to haunt Canucks’ snipers
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
VANCOUVER — John Gibson is in a new uniform this season. But he’s still a Canuck-killer. On Monday, in his first game at Rogers Arena since joining the Detroit Red Wings following an off-season trade from the Anaheim Ducks, Gibson continued his dominance. Facing a season-high 39 shots, Gibson stopped them all to record his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharangovich finds his groove and helps ignite Flames
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CALGARY — It’s not often you go from healthy scratch to the top line, but that’s what Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska did with Yegor Sharangovich three weeks ago and it’s paid off for both the player and the team. Sharangovich scored twice and added an assist on Monday as the resurgent Flames kept rolling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Trying to enjoy it: Rookie goaltender Dennis Hildeby stepping up for Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Dennis Hildeby is a goaltender of few words — very few words. Whether it’s in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room with teammates or when speaking in front of a wall of cameras and microphones to reporters, the soft-spoken Swede doesn’t say a whole lot. Hildeby, however, has been making a loud statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah-less Liverpool plays Inter in Champions League. Barcelona, Bayern, Chelsea all in action
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
After leaving Mohamed Salah at home, Liverpool needs to show it can win without the Egyptian forward as Arne Slot’s team takes on Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. On a night when Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Tottenham are all in action, the focus is on Liverpool after Salah said Saturday it ... Read More »
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