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Problems continue for England as star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two Ashes tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday, adding to England’s problems both on and off the field that include accusations of drunken behavior by opener Ben Duckett. The 30-year-old Archer spent four years battling a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks host the Cavaliers for Christmas day matchup
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (20-9, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks are 16-8 in Eastern Conference games. New York averages 120.1 points and has outscored opponents by 7.2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver hosts Minnesota in Christmas day action
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (21-8, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets are 3-1 against division opponents. Denver is third in the league with 29.8 assists per game. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder host the Spurs for Christmas day matchup
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
San Antonio Spurs (22-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (26-4, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder square off against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder are 22-4 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City averages 121.9 points while outscoring opponents by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles hosts Houston in Christmas day action
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Houston Rockets (17-9, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (19-9, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets. The Lakers are 14-7 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 51.2 points per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors meet the Mavericks on Christmas day
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-15, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors play the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors are 11-10 against conference opponents. Golden State has a 2-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bane’s work on both ends helps Magic hold off Trail Blazers, 110-106
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 23 points, Anthony Black added 22 and the Orlando Magic turned away Portland’s comeback attempt Tuesday night for a 110-106 victory over the Trail Blazers. After trailing by 17 in the third quarter, the Blazers took a one-point lead early in the fourth before Tyus Jones answered with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 25 points and Spurs win 7 straight with 130-110 win over Thunder
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Stephon Castle added 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs stormed past Oklahoma City 130-110 on Tuesday night, winning their seventh straight and beating the Thunder for the second time in 10 days. Victor Wembanyama’s streak of consecutive games with at least one block ended at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests for England
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — England bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two Ashes tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday. The fourth test begins Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the fifth on Jan. 3 in Sydney. Australia has a winning 3-0 lead in the five-test ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard’s 41-point game powers Clippers to a 128-108 victory over the Rockets
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night. Leonard shot 16 for 23 from the field and 4 for 5 from long distance as the Clippers won consecutive games for just the second time this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers rally with five-goal third period, beat Hurricanes 5-2
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Luke Kunin and Anton Lundell scored 43 seconds apart during a five-goal third period for the Florida Panthers, who rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Tuesday night. Niko Mikkola began the Panthers’ burst with his first goal of the season and Florida ended up with four goals in slightly more ... Read More »
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