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Nathan Lyon takes 2 England wickets to move into second in Australia’s all-time bowling list
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Nathan Lyon took two wickets in his first over to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australia’s all-time bowling list and have England in trouble at 59 for three at lunch on Day 2 of the third Ashes cricket test. Australia resumed Thursday at 326-8 and was all out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emuobor has double-double, New Hampshire knocks off Stonehill 59-58
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Comeh Emuobor scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as New Hampshire beat Stonehill 59-58 on Wednesday. KiJan Robinson made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give New Hampshire a 59-56 lead. Stonehill’s Ridvan Tutic then tipped in Hermann Koffi’s 3-point attempt at the buzzer. Emuobor added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scott scores 33, Williams has triple-double, and UAPB beats Champion Christian 138-73
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Jaquan Scott’s 33 points and Quion Williams’ triple-double led UAPB over Champion Christian 138-73 on Wednesday. Williams posted 29 points, 14 rebounds and 18 assists for UAPB, which had three players score more than 20 points and seven players reach double figures. The Golden Lions were powered inside by Scott, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swartz scores 27 points, Creighton downs Xavier 98-57
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Swartz scored 27 points as Creighton beat Xavier 98-57 on Wednesday in a Big East Conference opener. Swartz added seven rebounds for the Bluejays (6-5, 1-0). Nik Graves scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 6, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc and added five assists. Jasen Green had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornseth and Campbell put up 15 points each, Northern Iowa knocks off UIC 60-54
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Hornseth and Trey Campbell scored 15 points apiece as Northern Iowa beat UIC 60-54 on Wednesday. Hornseth also contributed five rebounds for the Panthers (9-2, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Leon Bond III had 10 points. Rashund Washington Jr. led the Flames (4-7, 0-2), finishing with 11 points, six rebounds and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World’s tallest teen dunks for first college field goal as No. 23 Florida routs Saint Francis
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Xaivian Lee scored 18 points, Alex Condon added 14, and No. 23 Florida got a break from one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country with a 102-61 victory against Saint Francis on Wednesday night. The Gators (7-4) never trailed while dominating every aspect of their first home game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: A Chicago-based investment group is nearing a deal to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company is closing in on a deal to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. Multiple outlets, including Victory Sports and ESPN, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that the Hoffmann Family of Companies is nearing the final stages of an agreement to purchase one of the league’s marquee franchises. Any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roberts, Ziegler combine for 23 as No. 16 Louisville women beat Eastern Kentucky 76-51
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Tajianna Roberts and Laura Ziegler combined for 23 points to lead the No. 16 Louisville women 76-51 over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. Roberts had 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting with five rebounds and five turnovers. Ziegler scored 11, shooting 5 of 10 with seven rebounds. Yevheniia Putra and Skylar Jones each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalled
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they’re mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled. Team president Kevin Warren insisted Wednesday in an open letter to fans that the team still prefers to build a new home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanders has plenty to focus on as Browns prepare to host Bills on Sunday
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders quickly turned the page after he threw three interceptions in the Cleveland Browns’ 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday. The rookie quarterback didn’t have a choice, considering what is up next on the schedule. Sanders was well into preparations on Wednesday for Sunday’s game against Buffalo, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police said on Wednesday that Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old Barcelona de Guayaquil defender, was shot dead in an apparent attack as violence escalates in the Andean nation. Another person who police did not identify was also killed in the incident, and a third was wounded. Ecuador’s Interior Ministry confirmed Pineida’s ... Read More »
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