December 27th, 2025
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Czechia spreads the wealth and Marik steps up in goal in 7-2 win over Denmark at World Juniors

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seven players scored one goal each, Matyas Marik had a strong outing in the net and Czechia routed Denmark 7-2 on Saturday night at the World Junior Championship. Marik stopped 20 of 22 shots, allowing only single goals in the first and third periods. He played in place of Michal Orsulak, who ... Read More »

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Comanche leads LawConnect, Scallywag 100 in Sydney to Hobart race

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

HOBART, Australia (AP) — Supermaxis Master Lock Comanche, SHK Scallywag 100 and defending champion LawConnect continued their close tussle Sunday as the finish line neared on the third day of the 80th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Just over two full days into the race that began Friday in Sydney harbor and ... Read More »

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Special team struggles sink Hurricanes in loss to Tigers

By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2025

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes couldn’t start the second half of the WHL season on the right foot, falling 5-1 to the Medicine Hat Tigers at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Saturday night. Hurricane head coach Matt Anholt says he was disappointed by the team’s effort. “It’s disappointing. That team over there is a ... Read More »

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No. 12 BYU outduels No. 24 Georgia Tech to win Pop-Tarts Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

ORLANDO (AP) — Jovesa Damuni scored on a 4-yard run with two minutes remaining and No. 12 BYU rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half for a 25-21 win over No. 24 Georgia Tech on Saturday in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Damuni’s scoring run capped a nine-play, 70 drive by the Cougars (12-2), who ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo scores 29 for Bucks against Bulls after missing 8 games with calf strain

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Saturday night from the right calf strain that kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks’ previous eight games. The two-time MVP scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls. He blocked the ... Read More »

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Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night. The 7-foot-1 Williams and 6-foot Alvarado exchanged punches following a foul call on Alvarado. Phoenix won 123-114 for a two-game sweep of a back-to-back set ... Read More »

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Texans clinch third consecutive playoff berth with a win over Chargers

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw for two long touchdowns on Houston’s first two drives of the game, and the Texans went on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday and clinch a third consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history. The Texans (11-5) won their eighth in a ... Read More »

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Ravens stay alive, Texans secure a playoff spot, Bears and Broncos clinch division titles

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

The Chicago Bears have gone worst to first. The Bears clinched the NFC North title when the Ravens beat the Packers 41-24 on Saturday night. A year after going 5-12, Chicago is 11-4 under rookie coach Ben Johnson and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Baltimore (8-8) stayed alive in the AFC playoff race with the victory. ... Read More »

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Derrick Henry’s virtuoso performance helps Ravens stay alive with 41-24 win over Packers

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Derrick Henry rushed for a season-high 216 yards and matched a career high with four touchdown runs as the Baltimore Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Green Bay Packers 41-24 on Saturday night. Henry had three touchdown runs in the first half and then scored again on ... Read More »

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NHL-worst Blackhawks snap 6-game skid with a 4-3, shootout victory over the Stars

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

DALLAS (AP) — Rookie Nick Lardis scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. The Blackhawks, last in the overall NHL standings, snapped a six-game losing streak. The Stars, second in the overall standings, lost a second consecutive game after ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Samuelsson, Sabres make it eight in a row with 4-1 win over Bruins

By Canadian Press on December 27th, 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mattias Samuelsson had a goal and two assists as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Samuelsson’s three-point night came together in a three-goal second period with assists on goals by Ryan McLeod and Peyton Krebs. Josh Norris added an empty-netter late ... Read More »

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