December 24th, 2025
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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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Proud dad Zinedine Zidane watches as Algeria starts Africa Cup with 3-0 win over Sudan

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria started its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan on Wednesday. Riyad Mahrez scored twice and the 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza scored his first international goal for Algeria, one of the tournament favorites, to move ... Read More »

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Raiders place Brocks Bowers and Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders will place tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. Bowers, named this week to his second Pro Bowl team in two seasons, will not play against the New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs because of a knee injury. He was named ... Read More »

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