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Kyle Schwarber going back to Phillies on a $150 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. ESPN was the first to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Claressa Shields facing Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit in first bout of her $8M, multi-fight deal
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Claressa Shields will face Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena in the first bout of the $8 million, multi-fight deal she landed last month. The fight was announced Tuesday. Shields (17-0) is giving Crews-Dezurn (10-2) a rematch after beating her in the professional debut for both boxers in 2016. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
The NHL said Tuesday it remains cautiously optimistic about sending the world’s best hockey players to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February amid issues with a smaller-than-expected rink size and questions regarding ice quality due to construction delays. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly reiterated that belief in an email to The Associated Press a day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots — expansion. He was still upset Tuesday about the selection committee’s decision to bypass the Fighting Irish from the 12-team playoff field and the ACC’s public campaigning to get full-time league member Miami a spot. He then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels acquire infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Grissom appeared in just 31 games for Boston after he came over in the Chris Sale trade with Atlanta on Dec. 30, 2023. The 24-year-old Grissom batted .270 with 13 homers and 48 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA’s 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape. Manager Mark DeRosa said Tuesday that Trout is “in the mix” for one of the final spots, assuming he’s healthy and comfortable with his role. “We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of sidestepping questions about Tarik Skubal
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of smiling and sidestepping the one question he keeps hearing at the MLB winter meetings. The Detroit Tigers manager has no interest in discussing the possibility of losing his ace, Tarik Skubal, this winter. Instead, Hinch wants to talk about Skubal’s chance to chase another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Son says belated goodbye to Tottenham fans after summer move to MLS
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Son Heung-min finally got a chance to say goodbye to Tottenham supporters. The South Korea star left the English club somewhat abruptly in August, ending his decade-long stay at Spurs to join Los Angeles FC. Son, who spent time as Tottenham captain, was a fan favorite at the London team and returned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall asserts he was the right choice for the Wave, if not the first
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall wasted little time mentioning the elephant in the room. “I know I wasn’t the first choice for some people in here,” Hall said Tuesday during his formal introduction as outgoing coach Jon Sumrall’s successor. “But I can promise you this: I am the best choice and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Milan suffers early injuries in Champions League clash with Liverpool
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan was forced into two changes in the opening half hour of its Champions League match against Liverpool on Tuesday. Midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu hobbled off in the 11th minute with an apparent right thigh issue and he was replaced by Piotr Zieliński. Less than 20 minutes later veteran defender Francesco Acerbi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chesney starts his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Chesney started his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win. And already he’s sounding like a Bruin. “We don’t need to be the other school in this town, we need to be ‘the’ school in this town,” Chesney said with emphasis at his introductory news ... Read More »
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