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Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck says he has committed to Miami for 2025 season
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck has pushed his NFL plans back a year and is committed to play next season at Miami, making the announcement known Friday and becoming another huge transfer portal acquisition for the Hurricanes. Beck, the now-former Georgia quarterback, delivered the news on social media with a simple two-word message: ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed star running back William Stanback to a one-year deal, the CFL team said Friday. He had 1,175 rushing yards last season for the B.C. Lions, good for second on the CFL list behind Winnipeg’s Brady Oliveira (1,353). Stanback, who had five touchdowns last year, also had 46 receptions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi-led Inter Miami unveils 5-match, 4-country preseason trip
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is getting another preseason tour with Inter Miami, this one a five-match trip that will see the reigning MLS Supporters’ Shield winners playing in four different countries as it tunes up for the 2025 season. Announced Friday were three matches in South America and Central America. Inter Miami ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of former Leicester owner files $2.6 billion fatal accident claim after helicopter crash
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The family of former Leicester soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has filed the largest fatal accident claim in English history after the Thai billionaire died in a helicopter crash in 2018, representatives said Friday. The High Court claim brought against helicopter manufacturer Leonardo S.p.A. was valued at 2.15 billion pounds ($2.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck commits to play 2025 season at Miami, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck is pushing his NFL plans back a year and has committed to play next season at Miami, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. Beck, the now-former Georgia quarterback, has signed a grant-in-aid agreement with the Hurricanes, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinjures Achilles, has surgery and will miss ‘significant’ time in 2025
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months and could miss the entire 2025 season. The team said Watson, who has played in just 19 games in three seasons with Cleveland due to an NFL suspension and injuries, felt discomfort in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start for the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC wild-card game Sunday against Green Bay. The Eagles quarterback hasn’t played since he suffered a concussion and left a Dec. 22 game early against Washington. Coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that Hurts, who returned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal judge denies NASCAR’s motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied NASCAR’s motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina also denied NASCAR’s request that two teams — 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — be ordered to post a bond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes successful knee surgery
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is recovering after undergoing successful knee surgery. The NHL team says he’s expected to need four to eight weeks of recovery time. Specifics on Thursday’s procedure, which was performed in Edmonton, were not provided. The club says Kane will pause his current rehabilitation from abdominal surgery last September ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles agree to $10 million, 1-year deal with reliever Andrew Kittredge, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with reliever Andrew Kittredge, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement has not been announced. The deal includes a $9 million salary this year and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
The results of The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members. First-place votes in parentheses are worth three points, second-place votes worth one: Offense Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, Baltimore, 109 (30); Josh Allen, Buffalo 78 (18); Joe Burrow, Cincinnati 13 (2). Running Backs Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia, 146 ... Read More »
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