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Jaguars derive extra motivation from Pro Bowl voting ahead of AFC playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have new motivation for their postseason run: Pro Bowl snubs. The Jaguars (11-4), who have won six in a row and seven of eight to clinch a playoff spot, landed just one player on the AFC roster announced this week. And it wasn’t even a positional player. Long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swimmer Summer McIntosh again named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Summer McIntosh continued to blaze a trail in the pool in 2025. The 19-year-old swimmer from Toronto was voted The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for a third straight year. McIntosh won four gold medals at the world championship in Singapore after setting three world records at national trials. She became just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sydney to Hobart favorite Master Lock Comanche leads yacht race into the first night
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Master Lock Comanche was leading defending champion LawConnect in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race late Friday local time in the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania. LawConnect, the 100-foot supermaxi, had led the fleet early on after making a good start in its pursuit of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 20 Virginia and No. 25 Missouri are trying to make history at the Gator Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Missouri and Virginia have a chance to make history in the Gator Bowl. The No. 25 Tigers (8-4) are trying to reach nine wins for the third consecutive season for the first time. The 20th-ranked Cavaliers (10-3) are looking for an 11th victory for the first time. One of them will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Large flag that was draped outside Manitoba’s legislature is back with football club
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
WINNIPEG — A large Canadian flag that hung on the front of the Manitoba legislature has been returned to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team. The provincial government borrowed the nine-by-18-metre flag in March and draped it above the legislature’s main entrance as a symbol of resistance in the trade war with the United States. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain open
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
The Lions are staying home for the playoffs, the Packers are in the postseason and only one spot remains open in the NFC. Detroit’s dismal performance in a 23-10 loss to Minnesota on Christmas Day eliminated the Lions (8-8) and allowed Green Bay (9-5-1) to clinch at least a wild-card berth. The Packers join the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama’s Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the defending champion Thunder were making it appear that the rest of the NBA would be playing for second place. Oklahoma City won 24 of its first 25 games, with the Thunder often blowing out opponents and resting starters in the fourth quarter. Three losses to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CSU Northridge visits Stanford following Okorie’s 32-point game
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
CSU Northridge Matadors (8-5, 1-1 Big West) at Stanford Cardinal (10-2) Stanford, California; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stanford plays CSU Northridge after Ebuka Okorie scored 32 points in Stanford’s 77-68 victory against the Colorado Buffaloes. The Cardinal have gone 6-2 in home games. Stanford averages 10.4 turnovers per game and is 8-1 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals enter matchup with the Devils on losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Washington Capitals (19-13-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (20-16-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals enter the matchup with the New Jersey Devils after losing three in a row. New Jersey has gone 20-16-1 overall with a 3-5-1 record in Metropolitan Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlantic Division foes meet when Panthers host the Lightning
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (20-14-2, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Florida Panthers in Atlantic Division play on Saturday. Florida is 20-14-2 overall with a 3-4-0 record in Atlantic Division play. The Panthers have gone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Predators take on the Blues after overtime win
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Nashville Predators (16-16-4, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (14-16-8, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the St. Louis Blues after the Predators took down the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime. St. Louis is 14-16-8 overall with a 4-5-0 record against the Central ... Read More »
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