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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 »
Be the first to comment!Bronx man charged in shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd appears in court
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Bronx man charged with shooting Jets player Kris Boyd appeared in a New York City court late Tuesday, a day after authorities tracked him down at an apartment complex in the Buffalo area. Frederick Green, 20, entered a not guilty plea to charges including attempted murder in the Nov. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk Cousins and the Falcons aim to play spoiler against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top competitor for the NFC South title. Instead, they’re reduced to playing a spoiler role. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (4-9) visit Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (7-6) on Thursday night in Tampa with a lot at stake for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP All-SEC: QB Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea land top honors for surprising Vanderbilt
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, his coach Clark Lea and Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell won top individual honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 Southeastern Conference season. In results released Wednesday, the AP named Pavia the conference’s offensive player of the year, Lea the coach of the year for a second straight season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-signs with Tiger-Cats for two years
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
HAMILTON — Jamal Peters is staying put. The all-star cornerback signed a two-year extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday. Peters, 28, was slated to become a free agent in February. Peters’ extension keeps him in Hamilton through the 2027 season. According to a league source, Peters’ deal is worth $355,000 guaranteed, which would make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesse Lingard scores in final game but FC Seoul held to a draw in Asian Champions League
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Jesse Lingard scored in his final game for FC Seoul on Wednesday, but the former England and Manchester United star had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Lingard signed with the South Korean team in Feb. 2024 and confirmed last week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-signs with Tiger-Cats to two years
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
HAMILTON — All-star American defensive back Jamal Peters has re-signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The CFL club announced the two-year deal on Wednesday, keeping him in Hamilton through the 2027 season. Peters, 28, appeared in 16 games this season, making 50 defensive tackles and catching six interceptions. He was named to the All-CFL and East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former coach happy about Whitecaps’ success but says it took time getting there
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Vanni Sartini watched the Vancouver Whitecaps from afar this season as his former team made it to three finals. The Whitecaps, under Danish coach Jesper Sorensen, won the Canadian Championship, defeating Vancouver FC 4-2, and made it to the finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup and MLS Cup, losing 5-0 to Mexico’s Cruz Azul and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini named coach, GM of CPL’s Halifax Wanderers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini is back in football, this time on the East Coast. The 49-year-old Italian, fired by the Whitecaps in November 2024, resurfaced Wednesday as head coach and general manager of the Canadian Premier League’s Halifax Wanderers. “I was very eager to come back — 2025 has been the first year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grand Rapids West Catholic and future Central Michigan OT Jacob Timmer named D7-8 Player of the Year
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 7-8, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jacob Timmer, Grand Rapids West Catholic ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Rob Beaudrie, Newport-Monroe Jefferson First Team All-State QB – Sam Stowe, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep QB – Luke Beaudrie, Newport-Monroe Jefferson ... Read More »
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