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Canadian baseball legend Justin Morneau talks Jays’ run, goalie love at world juniors
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau watched the Toronto Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series titles. A kid with a dream growing up in New Westminster, B.C., those championships in 1992 and 1993 showed him what was possible. And after the country’s only Major League Baseball team just made another magical run before coming up millimetres short, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage. Mohamed Salah gets a rest
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Host nation Morocco and South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations’ knockout stage on Monday, when Egypt star Mohamed Salah got a rest with his team already through. Morocco made sure of its place in the last 16 with a 3-0 rout of Zambia. The hosts topped Group A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets coach Aaron Glenn backtracks on criticism of team’s effort after blowout loss
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Upon further review, Aaron Glenn changed his perspective on things. The New York Jets coach was critical Sunday of the team’s effort in a 42-10 blowout loss to New England, saying it was the first time this season that was truly a problem. “Getting a chance to look at it last night and look at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars show warrior mentality in latest win that has them poised for AFC playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s best win of its surprising season transpired at Indianapolis. Not only did the Jaguars play without three starters, including two offensive linemen, they had a handful of players dealing with illness. They fell behind 10-0 in their second consecutive road game — they were coming off a huge victory at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants miss opportunity to get the No. 1 draft pick, but see progress in rookie QB Jaxson Dart
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
The New York Giants have never had the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. And thanks to their 34-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, the chances of that trend continuing greatly increased. The Raiders are in the driver’s seat for the top pick at 2-14 with the Giants (3-13) sliding into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Anthony Joshua, the British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, is “stable” in hospital after a car crash that killed two other passengers in Nigeria on Monday. “Following thorough clinical evaluations, medical professionals have confirmed that both patients (hospitalized after the accident) are stable and do not require any emergency medical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks’ running game rounding into form as they pursue No. 1 seed
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
For everything that’s gone right for the Seattle Seahawks during a season in which they’ve become one of the NFL’s top teams, their rushing attack has been an Achilles’ heel much of the year. That has started to change over the last two games, both of them victories, including Sunday’s 27-10 victory over the Carolina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen could use a break, and he’s expected to get one in Buffalo’s season finale against Jets
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A little battered and visibly frustrated, Josh Allen can use a rest. And the Bills quarterback is expected to get one Sunday in what’s essentially a meaningless regular-season finale against the New York Jets. Aside from taking the opening snap to extend his streak of consecutive regular-season starts to 122, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans try to focus on Jaguars knowing change is coming after season finale
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans know change is coming once this season is finished, and the challenge now is staying focused on the finale. After all, they won’t get another chance to string together consecutive wins until the 2026 season starts. The Titans missed out once again on winning back-to-back games with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic gold medallist and three-time Brier champ Harnden to retire at end of season
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
TORONTO — E.J. Harnden first fell in love with curling while watching his father compete at a hometown Brier in 1990 at the Sault Memorial Gardens. “I was just hooked,” Harnden said Monday. “I was just like, ‘This is something I want to do.'” The experience helped set him on a path that would include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kayden Mingo, Eli Rice lead Penn State over North Carolina Central 90-67
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Freshman Kayden Mingo had 19 points, Eli Rice scored a career-high 18 and Penn State pulled away in the second half to beat North Carolina Central 90-67 on Monday. Mingo made 8 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers for the Nittany Lions (9-4), who improve to 7-1 at home. He ... Read More »
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