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Kylian Mbappe on the bench for Real Madrid vs. Man City in the Champions League
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
MADRID, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappe was left out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The France striker, who has scored 25 goals this season, was named on the bench following reports in Spain he had a minor knee injury. Mbappe trained separately from his teammates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPL champion Atletico Ottawa has holes to fill next season, especially in attack
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa will have some holes to fill next season, starting up front. The Canadian Premier League champion released its end-of-season roster update Wednesday, showing just 11 players under contract for 2026 as of now. Ottawa announced in August that star striker Sam Salter is headed to Sweden first-tier side GAIS on Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IOC president Coventry sets early 2026 target for new Olympic policy on gender eligibility
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC set a target Wednesday of early 2026 to detail a new policy on eligibility in female sports that could see transgender athletes excluded from the Olympic Games. International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry also stressed the Olympic body’s statutory belief in access to sport being a human right for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook taking snaps with Jets starters with Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields out
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brady Cook will take the snaps with the New York Jets’ starters at practice Wednesday, opening the possibility the undrafted rookie quarterback could start Sunday at Jacksonville. Coach Aaron Glenn said neither Tyrod Taylor nor Justin Fields will participate on the field while dealing with injuries, and the team will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It’s a major move for a Baltimore team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers wanted one more shot at winning that elusive Super Bowl ring. So the 44-year-old grandfather and Hall of Fame semifinalist is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Indianapolis Colts. Just hours after team officials announced they’d signed Rivers to the practice squad, the eight-time Pro Bowler told reporters he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Twelve more pounds of muscle. Equipment dialed in. A new superstar coach. At age 41, Lindsey Vonn is feeling more powerful than she has in years. So powerful that she already pulled away from the field in the very first official downhill training session of the season Wednesday. Next up, Vonn will get her Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Daniels will miss the Commanders’ game against the Giants on Sunday
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Quarterback Jayden Daniels will sit out the Washington Commanders’ game at the New York Giants on Sunday after aggravating his injured left elbow last weekend. Coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Daniels did not re-dislocate the elbow — which originally was hurt in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rutgers safety Elad named Jon Cornish Trophy finalist for third straight year
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Another year, another Jon Cornish Trophy nomination for Jett Elad. The Rutgers safety was named a finalist for the award Wednesday for a third straight year. The Jon Cornish Trophy is presented annually to the top Canadian playing American college football. Cornish, of New Westminster, B.C., enjoyed a stellar career as a running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oft-injured Mavericks center Dereck Lively II set for season-ending foot surgery
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is set for season-ending surgery on his ailing right foot, another setback for the promising but oft-injured player. The team said Wednesday the surgery will be performed by Dr. James Calder in London. The Mavericks previously said Lively was seeking multiple medical opinions as discomfort in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco excited to take over as coach of New York Liberty
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris DeMarco is excited to get started as coach of the New York Liberty. He’ll have to wait a few more weeks to officially get going as he won’t begin until Jan. 1. For now he’ll continue as an assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors. “I did just a little ... Read More »
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