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Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore accused of throwing girlfriend to the ground
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge after his girlfriend told police he threw her to the ground in August at his home outside Boston. A criminal complaint issued Dec. 18 claims Barmore, 26, briefly took the woman’s phone, threw her to the ground and grabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Really taken off’: Celebrini selected as Canada unveils Olympic men’s hockey roster
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Macklin Celebrini is going to the Olympics. The 19-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., was among 19 players named to Canada’s finalized 25-man roster Wednesday ahead of the NHL’s return to the Games. Celebrini, who sits third in league scoring behind superstar countrymen Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year — the Rose Parade in Southern California and the midnight ball drop in New York City — are in for some rough weather. Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain and even thunder at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime Buccaneers radio play-by-play voice Gene Deckerhoff retiring after this season
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio play-by-play announcer Gene Deckerhoff is retiring after 37 seasons in the booth. Known for his signature “Touchdown, Tampa Bay!” call and coining the phrase “Fire the Cannons!” after the Bucs score at home, Deckerhoff announced Wednesday this is his last season. “Calling Buccaneers games has been one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers sign Ridder to practice squad and remain noncommittal on plans for regular-season finale
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to its practice squad Wednesday as the Packers remained quiet on how they’d approach their final regular-season game with their playoff seeding already determined. Packers quarterbacks Jordan Love and Malik Willis practiced Wednesday, though coach Matt LaFleur noted that Love remains in concussion protocol ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday. More than 47 million people in the U.S. watched at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN, which represents a 45% increase over last year. And there was an average of 5.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamar Jackson at practice for the Ravens as Baltimore prepares for Pittsburgh showdown
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was at practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens as they prepared for this weekend’s showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title. Jackson missed last weekend’s must-win game at Green Bay because of a back injury. He hasn’t had a full week of practice since early November, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As CFP plods along, transfers and coaching moves don’t wait. Oregon’s Dan Lanning wants change
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
DANIA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s the biggest time of year in college football. And it has become a circus, with coaches on the move everywhere and in some cases essentially trying to work at two schools at the same time. On top of that, players will be formally on the move as well. Oregon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills DE Ed Oliver hurts knee, further delaying his return from IR
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver had minor surgery for a knee injury this week, further delaying his return off injured reserve for playoff-bound Buffalo. Coach Sean McDermott provided the update on Wednesday, by saying the injury happened while Oliver was rehabbing from a torn left bicep he sustained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt punter’s illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Iowa scored a touchdown late in first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl on Wednesday as the result of a quirky play involving an illegal kick by the Vanderbilt punter. On fourth down at the Vandy 15, punter Nick Haberer took the snap and began moving toward the line of scrimmage as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell pushes for Congress to create new entity to save college sports
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Because he is a billionaire, the chairman of the Texas Tech board of regents and the school’s No. 1 superfan, the easiest route for Cody Campbell would be to keep pumping money into his school’s sports programs and let the chips fall where they may. “For Texas Tech, the best ... Read More »
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