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Spurs beat Thunder 117-102 for 3rd win over defending NBA champs in 2 weeks
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks. The Spurs also defeated the Thunder in an NBA Cup semifinal on Dec. 13 and in San Antonio on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evan Mobley makes a quick return from a calf strain to rejoin the Cavaliers in loss on Christmas
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Mobley was back on the floor for the Cleveland Cavaliers against New York on Thursday, returning from a strained left calf in less than two weeks after it was originally feared he could miss twice that. The Cavaliers said the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year would miss two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Kolek chases down Donovan Mitchell for a block and helps the Knicks catch the Cavaliers
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Kolek sprinted back to chase down Donovan Mitchell and had enough energy left to gloat about his defensive stop afterward. “Right when Donovan Mitchell was on the ground I told him that was all ball,” Kolek said. He was right. A replay review turned what was originally called a foul ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23 Thursday. Dallas (7-8-1) scored touchdowns on its first three possessions to go up 21-3. Although the Commanders (4-12) cut the gap to a touchdown on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Much of N.L. under winter storm warnings as heavy snow and winds hit the coast
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Much of Newfoundland and Labrador is under a winter storm warning with heavy snowfall and strong winds Thursday afternoon and continuing into Friday. Environment Canada is calling for blizzard-like conditions in the Cartwright area along the east coast of Labrador, with up to 50 centimeters of snow expected. Elsewhere in the province the weather agency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raids carried out at Mexican homes linked to former Olympian Ryan Wedding
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have executed four raids on homes linked to a suspect whose description matches that of former Olympic snowboarder and alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding. Mexico’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection says in a release that multiple agencies including the Attorney General’s Office, the Navy and the National Guard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year. Reserves Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson sparked the comeback after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern and Central Michigan are heading for a defensive showdown in GameAbove Sports Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Christmas bowl games often turn into scoring bonanzas, where the first team to 40 points is the winner. The GameAbove Sports Bowl might be the exception to that rule — 20 points could be more than enough. The game Friday pits Northwestern and Central Michigan, two Great Lakes schools that combine strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis will have season-ending foot surgery, a person familiar with the injury told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor the team has confirmed Lewis’ status. Lewis injured his foot in a 34-20 victory at Denver last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some of the players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
The world junior hockey championship gets going Friday with plenty of top-end talent set to be on display. Future stars in the NHL to suit up at the men’s under-20 tournament in recent years include Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson and Leo Carlsson. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evan Mobley makes a quick return from a calf strain to rejoin the Cavaliers on Christmas
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Mobley was available to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers against New York on Thursday, making it back from a strained left calf in less than two weeks when it was originally feared he could miss twice that. The Cavaliers said the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year would miss ... Read More »
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