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Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami on edge ahead of College Football Playoff bracket announcement
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
The games have all been played. Now, it’s time for a few more rounds of number crunching before the College Football Playoff bracket is revealed. Among the few certainties when the pairings come out Sunday: Indiana (13-0) will enter the playoff at No. 1 and two of the folloiwng five teams will be crying up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raty’s three-point night fills void at centre for short-staffed Vancouver Canucks
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford stated at the end of last season that he wanted to upgrade the team’s depth at centre. Facing one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, Vancouver deployed David Kampf, Aatu Raty, Max Sasson and Drew O’Connor down the middle. Top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers starting to emerge from early-season mediocrity
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers seem to be waking up from their latest traditional slumberous start to a season. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist as the Oilers exploded out of the gate to a 4-0 lead after the first period, and beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 on Saturday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames aim to make the most of more home games in their schedule
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
CALGARY — Back home after a heavy road schedule to begin the season, the wins were starting to come for the Calgary Flames as they try to climb back into the NHL’s playoff race. Calgary made it two straight wins and 4-0-1 in their last five games at the Scotiabank Saddledome with a 2-0 victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba goalie Joel Hofer steps up for St. Louis Blues
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Joel Hofer was bound to get a start, and Jordan Binnington a breather, in a St. Louis Blues’ three-game road swing that ended with two games in as many nights. Hofer, a 25-year-old from Winnipeg, gave the Blues a solid 41-save performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. St. Louis heads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Very combative’: Jakub Dobes stepping up in the crease for Canadiens
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
TORONTO — Jakub Dobes didn’t have a lot to do through 40 minutes. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender then made his mark late under a bright spotlight. Dobes finished with 22 saves in regulation and overtime — a desperation stop with his face on a terrific Dakota Joshua chance in the third period with the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Smith’s brilliance propels Australia to a victory in the 2nd test and a 2-0 Ashes lead
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Steve Smith took a brilliant reflex catch to swing momentum just before Ben Stokes’ defiant half-century ended in a rush of England wickets Sunday, then he hit the winning runs in the second cricket test to give Australia a 2-0 Ashes lead. Day 4 was a tale of two captains. Set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Kansas takes on Missouri
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Missouri Tigers (8-1) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (6-3) Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri and No. 21 Kansas square off in Kansas City, Missouri. The Jayhawks have a 6-3 record in non-conference play. Kansas scores 74.0 points while outscoring opponents by 9.9 points per game. The Tigers are 8-1 in non-conference play. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina State visits Charleston Southern after Carraway’s 36-point outing
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
South Carolina State Bulldogs (0-9) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-5) North Charleston, South Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern hosts South Carolina State after Armari Carraway scored 36 points in Charleston Southern’s 124-63 victory over the Warren Wilson Owls. The Buccaneers are 4-0 on their home court. Charleston Southern is fifth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 16 North Carolina puts home win streak on the line against Georgetown
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Georgetown Hoyas (6-2) at North Carolina Tar Heels (7-1) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 North Carolina hosts Georgetown aiming to continue its six-game home winning streak. The Tar Heels are 5-0 in home games. North Carolina has a 6-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacred Heart faces Iona following Gittens’ 23-point game
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Iona Gaels (6-3, 0-1 MAAC) at Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-5, 1-0 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacred Heart hosts Iona after Dashon Gittens scored 23 points in Sacred Heart’s 87-80 win over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers. The Pioneers have gone 2-0 in home games. Sacred Heart ranks third in the ... Read More »
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