December 24th, 2025
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George Kittle misses practice with ankle injury, status for Niners’ game against Bears in question

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle missed practice with an ankle injury on Wednesday, leaving his status for this weekend’s big game against the Chicago Bears in question. Kittle hurt his ankle during Monday night’s 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle still has ... Read More »

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Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston declares for NFL draft

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston plans to enter the NFL draft, he announced Wednesday on social media. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Boston had 62 receptions for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns this season as a junior, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors. Last year, he had 63 catches for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. ... Read More »

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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, says that he called off the performance in the wake of the White House announcing last week that President Donald Trump’s name would ... Read More »

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Brady Cook relishing sudden stint as Jets’ starting QB that came from necessity and curiosity

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brady Cook never imagined a few months ago he’d be in this position. Neither did the New York Jets. But the undrafted rookie quarterback is set to make his third straight start when he faces the New England Patriots on Sunday in the Jets’ home finale. It’s equal parts necessity ... Read More »

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Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is back. Sort of. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung following a dry needle treatment. Watt was a limited participant on Wednesday. While coach Mike Tomlin said he’s hopeful that Watt will be able ... Read More »

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Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday. Riyad Mahrez scored twice and the 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza scored his first international goal for ... Read More »

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Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history. So players and fans can be excused for celebrating a win in December like it’s 1999 and their first NBA championship. San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 130-110 ... Read More »

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Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

Ten teams are in the NFL playoffs. Eight more are battling for the final four spots. The playoff picture will become more clear in Week 17. The Eagles-Bills matchup is a potential Super Bowl preview. Texans-Chargers, Bears-49ers and Seahawks-Panthers could end up playing again in the playoffs. Pro Picks aims to continue a hot streak: ... Read More »

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Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

By Week 17 in fantasy football, there’s no room for guessing. Depth charts have settled, tendencies are exposed and every decision carries championship weight. This week’s fantasy plays focus on players positioned to deliver — and the familiar names whose matchups make them too risky to trust when it matters most. Quarterbacks Start: Baker Mayfield, ... Read More »

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Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is unlikely to return from ankle injury against the high-scoring Rams

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is expected to miss a second consecutive game with an ankle sprain, leaving undrafted rookie Cobee Bryant and backup C.J. Henderson in key roles for Monday night’s game against the high-scoring Los Angeles Rams. Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hughes is unlikely to return ... Read More »

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LISTEN: Eagles CB Kelee Ringo says team filled with ‘ballers’ who are blessed with a lot of talent

By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025

Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo talks about playing for a national champion at Georgia and a Super Bowl champion in the NFL and having several of his Bulldogs teammates in Philadelphia. He also has high praise for coach Nick Sirianni. MAADDI: Welcome to On Football, I’m Rob Maaddi. Happy holidays to everyone. We’re down to the ... Read More »

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