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12-team College Football Playoff bracket has FBS teams second-guessing bowl game consolation prize
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
The quest to fill all 35 bowl games outside the playoff expanded to teams with losing records this year, but the searching didn’t get much easier. At least 10 teams reportedly declined invitations, raising questions about the future of the postseason games that are one of college football’s most cherished traditions whose role has dramatically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Miami extends defender Ian Fray’s contract through 2028-29 season
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — MLS champion Inter Miami’s roster for next season continued taking shape Thursday, when it announced the signing of defender Ian Fray to an extension that runs through the 2028-29 season. Fray had one goal and four assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season for Inter Miami. He missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots can extend win streak to 11, capture AFC East title with win over Bills
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There was a time in the not-too-distant past when it was a yearly occurrence for the New England Patriots to win the AFC East and go to the playoffs. But after a run of 11 straight division crowns from 2009 to 2019, the Patriots (11-2) haven’t won the division in five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFC North rivals Ravens and Bengals face off with playoff hopes on the line
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals are both in a familiar position when the AFC North rivals face each other for the second time in 17 days on Sunday. The Ravens (6-7) are one game behind Pittsburgh in the division with four games to play, while the Bengals (4-9) have playoff hopes that are hanging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers agree to 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Outfielder Akil Baddoo has agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games. He appeared in only seven games with Detroit last season and went 2 for 17. Badoo spent most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Steelers and Dolphins have weathered adversity heading into Monday night showdown
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Mike Tomlin is only sort of joking when the Pittsburgh Steelers coach says he feels like he’s been on the hot seat during the entirety of his 19-year tenure. “I always feel like I got something to prove,” Tomlin said. “Not necessarily to anyone in particular. That’s just the spirit in which I go about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks’ stout defense preparing for Colts’ 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks might not find out until Sunday whether Philip Rivers will take his first NFL snaps since 2020. Seattle (10-3) and its sixth-ranked overall defense is preparing as if the eight-time Pro Bowler and 44-year-old grandfather could be under center for the reeling Indianapolis Colts. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy says Baltimore has moved past controversial loss to Steelers
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Kyle Van Noy talks about Baltimore’s upcoming game against Joe Burrow and the Bengals, compares Lamar Jackson to Tom Brady and discusses being nominated for the Art Rooney sportsmanship award. Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell Wilson. This is Joe Montana. This is Dak Prescott. Hey, this is Jason Kelce. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears look to bounce back against Garrett, Browns with rematch against Packers looming
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears were rolling along and on top of the NFC before they got tripped up at Green Bay last week. They’ll get their shot at payback when Jordan Love and the Packers visit Soldier Field next week. But before they can turn their attention toward the rematch with their rivals, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies’ Zach Edey likely out at least a month with his latest ankle injury
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Edey is expected to miss at least a month due to the latest ankle injury for the Memphis Grizzlies center. The Grizzlies said Thursday that Edey had been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left ankle. The team said he would be evaluated again in about four weeks after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles completed their $155 million, five-year contract Thursday. Baltimore called a news conference for Friday to introduce the five-time All-Star. Alonso gets a $12.5 million signing bonus payable within 45 days of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and salaries of $18.5 million ... Read More »
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