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Giants, Raiders take NFL’s worst records into matchup
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
New York Giants (2-13) at Las Vegas (2-13) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Raiders by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Giants 6-8-1, Raiders 6-9. Series record: Raiders lead 9-6. Last meeting: Raiders beat Giants 30-6 on Nov. 5, 2023, at Las Vegas. Last week: Giants lost to the Vikings 16-13; Raiders lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs hire Steve Sullivan as assistant coach
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach, the team announced Friday. Sullivan joins the NHL club after being an assistant with the Leafs’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. The move comes after the Leafs fired assistant Marc Savard on Monday. Savard was responsible for co-ordinating the power play, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles have won 3 straight against Bills in matchup of playoff-bound teams
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Philadelphia (10-5) at Buffalo (11-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 2. Against the spread: Eagles 9-6; Bills 7-8. Series record: Eagles lead 9-6. Last meeting: Eagles won 34-31 OT on Nov. 26, 2023, at Philadelphia. Last week: Eagles beat Commanders 29-18; Bills beat Browns 23-20. Eagles offense: overall (22), rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry’s record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s magnitude is matched only by his modesty. “I mean, I had a good game,” Denver’s superstar center said in his typical understated fashion after setting an NBA record by scoring 18 points in overtime, leading the Nuggets past Minnesota 142-138 on Thursday night. Those 18 points came in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah steers Egypt into Africa Cup knockout stages after VAR denies South Africa late penalty
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored again on Friday as Egypt’s 10 men held on to beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah, who secured the Pharaohs’ opening win with a stoppage-time strike against Zimbabwe on Monday, did it again in Agadir and his penalty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants and Raiders have no interest in losing Sunday to improve their chances at No. 1 draft pick
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Many Giants and Raiders fans want their teams to lose Sunday when they meet in Las Vegas, the reward for a loss being a clear shot at the top draft pick. The players and coaches, of course, are not on board. “I don’t give a (expletive) about the pick,” Raiders pass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSU’s interim coach Frank Wilson III focuses on Texas Bowl vs. Houston before Lane Kiffin takes over
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Lane Kiffin was announced as the new LSU coach on Nov. 30, but before he steps foot on the sidelines in 2026, the Tigers have one more game to finish off this season. LSU (7-5) faces Houston (9-3) on Saturday night in the Texas Bowl. After entering the season with hopes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burrow, Bengals look to continue late-season momentum when they host Cardinals
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Arizona (3-12) at Cincinnati (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Bengals by 7. Against the spread: Cardinals 6-9; Bengals 7-8. Series record: Bengals lead 7-6. Last meeting: Bengals beat the Cardinals 34-20 on Oct. 8, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Last week: Cardinals lost to Falcons 26-19; Bengals beat the Dolphins 45-21. Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers host the Bears in a matchup of NFC playoff teams fighting for home-field advantage
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Chicago (11-4) at San Francisco (11-4) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3. Against the spread: Bears 9-5-1; 49ers 10-5. Series record: 49ers lead 36-33-1. Last meeting: 49ers beat Bears 38-13 Dec. 8, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. Last week: Bears beat the Packers 22-16 in OT; 49ers beat the Colts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penn State and Clemson meet in the Pinstripe Bowl after disappointing regular seasons
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson and Penn State were projected in the preseason to be among the top four seeds in the 12-team College Football Playoff and in favorable position for a national championship. Very little went as expected and instead of a prominent playoff matchup, Clemson and Penn State end their seasons in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense will look to build upon some new-found confidence on Sunday as they host the Arizona Cardinals. While the Cardinals (3-12) and the Bengals (5-10) are both trending toward picking in the top 10 of next year’s draft, the Bengals’ penultimate home game will give Cincinnati’s defense a chance ... Read More »
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