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Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded 5 days ago, face off against former teams
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in NHL history, goalies that were involved in the same trade faced one another within seven days of the deal. Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded for one another just five days ago, starred against their former teams as Edmonton defeated Pittsburgh 6-4 on Tuesday night. “I thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs got an education down the stretch in NBA Cup title game loss to Knicks
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For San Antonio, the NBA Cup final was an education. A painful education. The Spurs let an 11-point third quarter lead slip away and then some on Tuesday night, falling to the New York Knicks 124-113 in the Cup championship game. San Antonio led 92-81 with 2 minutes left in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson’s 24 points lead Denver over UC-Colorado Springs 129-93
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Carson Johnson’s 24 points helped Denver defeat UC-Colorado Springs 129-93 on Tuesday night. Johnson went 8 of 13 from the field (6 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Pioneers (6-7). Jeremiah Burke scored 23 points and added eight rebounds. Shaun Wysocki shot 7 of 9 from the field and 5 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazile scores career-best 26 points to lead No. 14 Arkansas to 108-80 win over Queens
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field to lead No. 14 Arkansas to a 108-80 victory over Queens on Tuesday night. Arkansas (9-2) was never in trouble, taking a 24-point lead into halftime behind 60% shooting from the floor. Brazile had 18 points in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders help No. 10 BYU beat Pacific 93-57
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Richie Saunders led No 10 BYU with 24 points, and the Cougars beat Pacific 93-57 on Tuesday night. Robert Wright III added 22 points for BYU (10-1). Saunders and Wright each had five steals. Kajus Kublickas scored 14 points for Pacific (8-4). Elias ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Khawaja’s dramatic Ashes return innings ends just before tea on Day 1 of 3rd test
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Usman Khawaja scored 82 in a dramatic return to the Ashes on Wednesday, helping salvage Australia’s innings around a faltering top order on the opening day of the third cricket test against England. The veteran batter was rushed back into the lineup on the eve of his 39th birthday to replace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flory Bidunga has 18 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Kansas beats Towson 73-49
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points and 10 rebounds to spur No. 17 Kansas to a 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night. Tre White had 16 points and a career-high six assists for the Jayhawks (9-3). Melvin Council, coming off a career-best 36-point performance in Saturday’s overtime win over N.C. State, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos show a bullfight in Kenya, where an ancient sport attracts modern-day bets
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
KAKAMEGA, Kenya (AP) — The bullfighting tradition is deeply rooted among the Luhya community in Kenya’s Kakamega County. It started as entertainment and a form of celebration after harvests, and has evolved into a sport that attracts thousands of young people who place bets on the bulls. On Nov. 29, two bulls were brought to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Arizona improves to 10-0, cruises past Abilene Christian 96-62
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Freshman Brayden Burries scored 20 points, Motiejus Krivas added 15 and No. 1 Arizona rolled to a 96-62 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night. Arizona (10-0) jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first 90 seconds and never trailed, taking a 51-31 lead by halftime. Coach Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs 124-113
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 28 points, Jalen Brunson had 25, and the New York Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup. Now the Knicks can hang a banner next to the 1973 NBA championship banner in Madison Square Garden, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets linebacker Quincy Williams calls firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks ‘very unfortunate’
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
EAST HANOVER, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams says the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was “very unfortunate” and the players feel they played a role because of the defense’s shortcomings this season. Coach Aaron Glenn announced Monday he relieved Wilks of his duties a day after the Jets were blown ... Read More »
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