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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, says that he called off the performance in the wake of the White House announcing last week that President Donald Trump’s name would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brady Cook relishing sudden stint as Jets’ starting QB that came from necessity and curiosity
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brady Cook never imagined a few months ago he’d be in this position. Neither did the New York Jets. But the undrafted rookie quarterback is set to make his third straight start when he faces the New England Patriots on Sunday in the Jets’ home finale. It’s equal parts necessity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is back. Sort of. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung following a dry needle treatment. Watt was a limited participant on Wednesday. While coach Mike Tomlin said he’s hopeful that Watt will be able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday. Riyad Mahrez scored twice and the 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza scored his first international goal for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history. So players and fans can be excused for celebrating a win in December like it’s 1999 and their first NBA championship. San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 130-110 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Ten teams are in the NFL playoffs. Eight more are battling for the final four spots. The playoff picture will become more clear in Week 17. The Eagles-Bills matchup is a potential Super Bowl preview. Texans-Chargers, Bears-49ers and Seahawks-Panthers could end up playing again in the playoffs. Pro Picks aims to continue a hot streak: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
By Week 17 in fantasy football, there’s no room for guessing. Depth charts have settled, tendencies are exposed and every decision carries championship weight. This week’s fantasy plays focus on players positioned to deliver — and the familiar names whose matchups make them too risky to trust when it matters most. Quarterbacks Start: Baker Mayfield, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is unlikely to return from ankle injury against the high-scoring Rams
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is expected to miss a second consecutive game with an ankle sprain, leaving undrafted rookie Cobee Bryant and backup C.J. Henderson in key roles for Monday night’s game against the high-scoring Los Angeles Rams. Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hughes is unlikely to return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: Eagles CB Kelee Ringo says team filled with ‘ballers’ who are blessed with a lot of talent
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo talks about playing for a national champion at Georgia and a Super Bowl champion in the NFL and having several of his Bulldogs teammates in Philadelphia. He also has high praise for coach Nick Sirianni. MAADDI: Welcome to On Football, I’m Rob Maaddi. Happy holidays to everyone. We’re down to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions visit eliminated Vikings on Christmas with their chance of returning to the playoffs dwindling
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Detroit (8-7) at Minnesota (7-8) Thursday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 6. Against the spread: Lions 7-8; Vikings 7-8. Series record: Minnesota leads 81-45-2. Last meeting: Vikings beat Lions 27-24 on Nov. 2 in Detroit. Last week: Lions lost to Steelers 29-24; Vikings beat Giants 16-13. Lions offense: overall (3), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders re-sign Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to two-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a two-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Emilus was named the top Canadian of this year’s Grey Cup after he caught 10 passes for 108 yards in the Roughriders’ 25-17 win over the Montreal Alouettes. The 28-year-old was also the Roughriders’ top receiver ... Read More »
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